Applied Materials, Inc. $AMAT Shares Sold by Green Alpha Advisors LLC

Green Alpha Advisors LLC reduced its position in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 7.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,032 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock after selling 1,017 shares during the period. Applied Materials comprises about 4.5% of Green Alpha Advisors LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. Green Alpha Advisors LLC’s holdings in Applied Materials were worth $6,665,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Applied Materials in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $4,005,000. Caldwell Investment Management Ltd. bought a new stake in Applied Materials during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,589,000. CX Institutional increased its holdings in Applied Materials by 333.3% during the 3rd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 25,853 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $12,631,000 after purchasing an additional 19,886 shares in the last quarter. Evolve Private Wealth LLC raised its position in Applied Materials by 59.0% in the 1st quarter. Evolve Private Wealth LLC now owns 2,875 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $983,000 after purchasing an additional 1,067 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its position in Applied Materials by 3.0% in the 2nd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,008,591 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $729,211,000 after purchasing an additional 28,982 shares during the last quarter. 80.56% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Applied Materials

In other Applied Materials news, CFO Brice Hill sold 7,500 shares of Applied Materials stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $479.25, for a total transaction of $3,594,375.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 128,613 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $61,637,780.25. The trade was a 5.51% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Judy Bruner sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $465.00, for a total transaction of $465,000.00. Following the sale, the director owned 25,544 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,877,960. The trade was a 3.77% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 9,225 shares of company stock valued at $4,454,181. 0.30% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Applied Materials News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Applied Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New UCLA partnership supports future growth. Applied Materials and UCLA Engineering are joining the company’s EPIC Center to accelerate the commercialization of semiconductor research, potentially shortening the path from laboratory breakthroughs to high-volume manufacturing. Applied Materials and UCLA Engineering Accelerate Semiconductor Innovation at the EPIC Center
• Positive Sentiment: Strong AI-related chipmaking demand remains a key catalyst. A former Applied Materials executive said TSMC could still be underbuilding despite plans for as much as $64 billion in capital spending, implying continued demand for wafer-fabrication equipment. TSMC Plans Up to $64 Billion in Capex
• Positive Sentiment: AGS recurring revenue and services are gaining momentum. Analyst commentary points to AI-enabled services, recurring revenue and expanding fab demand as potential drivers for Applied Materials’ AGS business through 2030. Can Applied Materials Sustain Momentum in Its AGS Business?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent comparisons with Qualcomm, Marvell, Lam Research and KLA highlight Applied Materials’ improving revenue trajectory, dependable earnings and exposure to increasing chip complexity and AI infrastructure spending. Applied Materials vs. Qualcomm
• Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer argued that Applied Materials offers more than a simple earnings-multiple story, while other commentary noted the stock’s exceptional prior-year performance. Those views support the growth case but also raise expectations after the major run-up. Jim Cramer Sees More to Applied Materials
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is weighing on sentiment. A report attributed the recent weakness to insider share sales, giving investors a reason to lock in profits after AMAT’s strong advance and reinforcing concerns about elevated expectations and valuation. Applied Materials Stock Falls After Insider Selling

Applied Materials Trading Down 2.1%

AMAT stock traded down $11.08 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $509.57. The stock had a trading volume of 6,737,583 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,891,009. The firm has a market cap of $404.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.93, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.60. Applied Materials, Inc. has a twelve month low of $203.40 and a twelve month high of $739.67. The company has a quick ratio of 1.79, a current ratio of 2.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $488.90 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $481.64.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 13th. The manufacturing equipment provider reported $3.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.40 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $9.12 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.99 billion. Applied Materials had a net margin of 30.05% and a return on equity of 38.02%. The company’s revenue was up 24.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $2.48 EPS. Applied Materials has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 3.820-4.220 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Applied Materials, Inc. will post 12.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Applied Materials Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 19th will be issued a $0.53 dividend. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 19th. Applied Materials’s dividend payout ratio is currently 18.28%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently commented on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Applied Materials from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $850.00 price target (up from $650.00) on shares of Applied Materials in a report on Friday, August 14th. Berenberg Bank upped their price target on shares of Applied Materials from $575.00 to $675.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, August 17th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Applied Materials from $715.00 to $740.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on shares of Applied Materials from $642.00 to $563.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, September 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $640.20.

Applied Materials Profile

Applied Materials, Inc is a global supplier of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat-panel displays and other advanced electronic products. Its technologies help customers build and enhance materials at the nanoscale, supporting processes such as deposition, etching, inspection, metrology and packaging.

The company’s offerings include semiconductor manufacturing systems, process-control and inspection equipment, and services designed to improve the performance, productivity and longevity of production equipment.