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NASDAQ:AMAT

Applied Materials (AMAT)

619.80
+2.69 (0.44%)
as of Jun 18, 2026, 11:59:55 pm Market Open.
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TOP PICK

Supply to TSM. They "make the things that make the things". Demand for its products will increase with onshoring and increased complexity of technology. Yield is 0.7%.

(Analysts’ price target is $171.38)
SELL ON STRENGTH

Recent performance good for investors, but generally stays away from sector given cyclical nature of business. Would recommend selling on strength of share price. 

HOLD

It's down 5% today on news. Their earnings were fine, but were overshadowed by the Department of Justice inquiry about AM allegedly selling restricted products to China. He won't sell because of the DOJ inquiry, because AM's performance has been strong.

BUY

They report Thursday. Shares soared on good news from Taiwan Semis about that company's revenues surging.

BUY

It has free cash flow generation given revenues without heavy leverage exposure. A quality name.

TOP PICK

12-month price target of $156.60. International. Most recent earnings beat on top and bottom. Launching multi-billion dollar R&D platform, which is driving semiconductor innovation side. Yield is 0.93%.

(Analysts’ price target is $159.29)
BUY

You need their equipment to produce semi chips. Is up 37% YTD. This industry has been slumping lately, but Wall Street sees potential long term, fueled partly by the AI boom.

BUY

Is sticking with it. Trades at a 20% discount to [inaudible].

DON'T BUY
She sold it over a month ago. She didn't see growth ahead and it was trading at historic high PE.
WAIT
Wait for Micron's report on Dec.21 before making a move on AMAT. Micron dominates this semi space.
SELL
Earnings beat, but sold it last week. She sold because she thinks earnings are probably peaking. She bought this at $16 in 2013 and has trimmed along the way and rode it to peaks. At $100 and 14x PE, it was probably at a peak, so she pulled the trigger. 14x is the historic PE. It's fully-valued. can't see multiple expansion. But she will likely re-buy this 20% down.
SELL
Just sold it. A stock either needs a reason for PE expansion or earnings growth ahead. AMAT is likely at peak earnings now, and trading at 14x which is exactly its historical average. Earnings in this sector are cyclical. She can't see multiple expansion. AMAT is fully valued.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 28/22, Down 21.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AMAT has triggered its stop at $82. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 18% when combined with the previous buy recommendations.
BUY
Last Thursday they reported a good quarter, a robust semiconductor market, and terrific long-term outlook. However, this means nothing to today's market which is bearish!
BUY
It reports Thursday night. AMAT is the premier chip-capital equipment-maker. Sooner or later, they'll make a bundle from Biden's new chips act.
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On 2026-06-18, Applied Materials (AMAT) stock closed at a price of $619.80.