Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
AMAT stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Applied Materials, Inc. currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $633.34 — +15.5% versus the last price of $548.15. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
AMAT historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in AMAT.
AMAT annual returns by year
Congress trading in AMAT
18 members of Congress have disclosed trading AMAT — 19 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $797,503. Most recent disclosure: Jul 15, 2026.
See who in Congress traded AMAT →Insider activity in AMAT
AMAT's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 34 sales ($169.7M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jun 30, 2026.
| Jun 30, 2026 | Dickerson Gary E | President and CEO | Sell | $14.7M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Dickerson Gary E | President and CEO | Sell | $22,082 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Dickerson Gary E | President and CEO | Sell | $35.2M |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Dickerson Gary E | President and CEO | Sell | $5.6M |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Raja Prabu G. | President, Semi. Products Grp. | Sell | $6.3M |
About Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc. provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services (AGS) segments. The Semiconductor Systems segment includes semiconductor capital equipment to enable materials engineering steps, including etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation. The AGS segment offers integrated solutions to optimize equipment and fab performance and productivity comprising spares, upgrades, services, and 200 millimeter and other equipment and factory automation software for semiconductor and other products. It serves manufacturers of semiconductor wafers and chips, and other electronic devices. Applied Materials, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
AMAT Key Statistics
AMAT in plain English
- P/E ratio (49.5) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of AMAT's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (39.69%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (29.31%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.40%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
AMAT stock: frequently asked questions
What is Applied Materials, Inc.'s stock price today?
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) last traded at $548.15 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $154.47 and $739.67.
Is AMAT stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on AMAT is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $633.34 — about +15.5% versus the current price of $548.15. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in AMAT 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $20,416 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 1,942%, or 35.2% per year.
Does AMAT pay a dividend?
Yes. Applied Materials, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.40% per year at today's share price.
What is AMAT's P/E ratio?
AMAT trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 49.5, and 31.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade AMAT stock?
Yes — 18 members of Congress have disclosed trades in AMAT under the STOCK Act, totaling 19 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $797,503.
What is Applied Materials, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Applied Materials, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol AMAT on the NASDAQ.
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