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Applied Mat

Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.

Applied Materials

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A hotter-than-expected jobs report spurred a premarket rally on Wall Street Friday, showcasing the U.S. economy&#8217;s resilience and easing concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">over an economic slowdown. </a>
The strong labor data also led traders to rethink the Federal Reserve&#8217;s aggressive rate cuts, resulting in a jump in the dollar and Treasury yields.
What Happened: The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, far exceeding the expected 140,000. This marks an acceleration from August&#8217;s 159,000 figure and well above the 12-month average of 230,000. Payrolls for both July and August were upwardly revised by 55,000 and 17,000, respectively.
Private sector payrolls accounted for 223,000 jobs, while the government added 31,000. The unemployment rate fell unexpectedly by 0.1% to 4.1%, beating the forecasted 4.2%.
Wages grew by 0.4% in September, surpassing the expected 0.3%. 
Why It Matters: The stronger-than-expected pace of job addition, coupled with a surprisingly lower unemployment rate and higher wage growth, signals a strong consumer spending outlook, which could lift corporate earnings, particularly as we head into the fourth quarter.
Yet the labor market&#8217;s strength also complicates the Federal Reserve&#8217;s efforts to curb inflation. Higher wages could stoke consumer demand, putting upward pressure on prices, potentially slowing disinflation efforts. This may lead the Fed to delay or scale back anticipated interest rate cuts.
Before the jobs report, the market had priced in a 30% chance of a 50-basis-point rate cut in November, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Following the data release, those odds plummeted to 11%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions:</h3>
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) jumped 0.9% in premarket trading, edging closer to its recent record highs.</li>
<li>The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks major tech stocks, rallied 1.4%, driven by strong gains in the semiconductor sector. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) surged 2.1%.</li>
<li>Blue chips rose as well, with the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) up by 0.7%.</li>
<li>Small caps outperformed large caps. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.7%. </li>
<li>Yields on the 10-year Treasury bond soared by 11 basis points to 3.96%. Yields on the policy-sensitive two-year note spiked by 15 basis points to 3.87%.</li>
<li>The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) tumbled 1.2%. </li>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index, which is tracked by the&nbsp;Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rose 0.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers Post-Jobs Report:</h3>
Using the Movers function on <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent100424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>, here are the top performers among U.S. mega-cap stocks in the 30 minutes following the release of the September jobs data.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company Name</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Change</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>$799.25</td>
<td>+3.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUFG#NYSE">MUFG</a>)</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>+3.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</td>
<td>$205.53</td>
<td>+2.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</td>
<td>$83.60</td>
<td>+2.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>$166.90</td>
<td>+1.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</td>
<td>$142.44</td>
<td>+1.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>)</td>
<td>$80.02</td>
<td>+1.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>$175.66</td>
<td>+1.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</td>
<td>$510.58</td>
<td>+1.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>$39.96</td>
<td>+1.56%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>$204.82</td>
<td>+1.56%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Analysts' ratings for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 16 analysts.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $243.81, a high estimate of $290.00, and a low estimate of $185.00. A decline of 2.16% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727989255_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Applied Mat among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Quatrochi</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Arcuri</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sidney Ho</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Chin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C J Muse</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Ellis</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harlan Sur</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C J Muse</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Chin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Applied Mat. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Applied Mat compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Applied Mat's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Applied Mat's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Applied Mat analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Applied Mat</h2>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Applied Mat's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Applied Mat's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.49% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Applied Mat's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 25.15%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Applied Mat's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.21% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 5.2%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, Applied Mat adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Ratings

A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Applied Mat Through 16 Analysts

Wells Fargo analyst Joseph Quatrochi maintains Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $260 to $235.

News

Price Target

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Applied Mat, Lowers Price Target to $235

In the current market session, Applied Mat Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) stock price is at $200.81, after a 0.17% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 11.41%, and in the past year, by 43.14%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727973022_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Applied Mat P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Applied Mat has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 79.44 of the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727973022_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Applied Mat

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Applied Mat. Our analysis of options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) revealed 27 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 51% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 13 were puts, with a value of $565,533, and 14 were calls, valued at $1,094,578.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $160.0 to $260.0 for Applied Mat during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Mat stands at 561.71, with a total volume reaching 2,040.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Mat, situated within the strike price corridor from $160.0 to $260.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Mat Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727891217_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$20.65</td>
<td>$20.05</td>
<td>$20.65</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$413.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$119.3K</td>
<td>528</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$109.4K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$38.6</td>
<td>$37.15</td>
<td>$38.52</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$68.4K</td>
<td>236</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">118</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Applied Mat, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,316,222, the price of AMAT is up by 2.9%, reaching $202.91.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 43 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Applied Mat</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $209.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $210. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $185. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $225. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $217. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Applied Mat

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) shares are trading higher by 3.28% to $203.66 during Wednesday&#8217;s session. Shares of several semiconductor stocks are trading higher for the session. The sector may be rebounding after falling amid a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">broader market dip</a> on Tuesday.
What Happened: Tuesday&#8217;s sell-off came in the wake of Iran&#8217;s missile attack on Israel, following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. This marked the first direct strike by Iran on Israel since April, raising fears of further escalation in the region. Investors initially reacted by fleeing risk assets, with tech stocks hit the hardest, as defense and oil stocks surged on the news.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41141444/tesla-stock-plunges-3-despite-q3-deliveries-exceeding-consensus-and-growing-year-over-year">Tesla Stock Plunges 3% Despite Q3 Deliveries Exceeding Consensus And Growing Year-Over-Year</a>
Applied Materials, which supplies crucial equipment to the semiconductor industry, was no exception to the initial market reaction. Its stock fell along with the broader technology sector, which saw heavy selling as uncertainty over potential global instability increased. The Nasdaq 100 was down 2% during Tuesday trrading as investors sought safer assets like gold and oil, which spiked amid the heightened tensions.
What Else: Investors may have viewed Tuesday&#8217;s sell-off as an overreaction, as Applied Materials remains a critical player in the global chip supply chain, which continues to experience strong demand despite geopolitical uncertainties.
Furthermore, the U.S. government&#8217;s response in support of Israel, along with increased military presence in the region, appeared to calm market nerves, leading to a recovery in tech stocks. 
Investors also took into account that while Middle Eastern tensions can have short-term impacts on global markets, companies like Applied Materials, which are deeply embedded in the long-term trends of technology and innovation.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41143156/oil-prices-spike-energy-stocks-jump-after-irans-missile-attack-on-israel-what-investors-need-to-know">Oil Prices Spike, Energy Stocks Jump After Iran&#8217;s Missile Attack On Israel: What Investors Need To Know</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is AMAT A Good Stock To Buy?</h2>
An investor can make a few decisions when deciding whether a stock is a good buy. In addition to valuation metrics and price action which you can find on Benzinga's quote pages &#8211; like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT">Applied Mat</a>&#8216;s page for example &#8211; there are factors like whether or not a company pays a dividend or buys a large portion of its stock each quarter.
These are known as capital allocation programs. Applied Materials does pay a dividend, which yields 0.79% per year as of the closing price on Oct. 2, 2024. Feel free to search Benzinga's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">dividend calendar</a> for the next company that is due to pay a dividend and determine what kind of yield you can earn for holding a share of the company.
For example, if you're looking to earn an annualized return of 1180.62%, you'll need to buy a share of PIMCO Dynamic Income by the Oct. 11, 2024. Once done, you can expect to receive a nominal payout of $0.13 on Nov. 1, 2024.
Buyback programs are obviously different and highly variable. A company can approve a buyback program and purchase shares as it sees fit over the course of time in which the buyback was authorized. Looking through the latest news on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT">Applied Mat</a> will often yield whether or not the company has approved a buyback program recently. Buyback programs usually serve as a support for share prices, serving as a backstop for demand.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMAT has a 52-week high of $255.89 and a 52-week low of $129.23.

What's Going On With Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock?

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Hurricane Helene landed in the southeastern United States on Thursday, causing deadly floods and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41096388/hurricane-helene-102-dead-2-million-without-power-after-storm-destruction-in-6-states">billions of dollars worth of damage</a>. The storm, which hit North Carolina particularly hard, also has the potential to disrupt the $500 billion semiconductor industry, which could cause inflation to spike higher. What Does Helene Have To Do With Semiconductors? Spruce Pine, a mining town in North Carolina, has some of the purest quartz on Earth, according to the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/30/24258333/hurricane-helene-quartz-chip-mining-north-carolina-spruce-pine">Verge.</a> The town&#8217;s quartz is essential for semiconductor manufacturers, as it's used to produce silicon wafers, a critical component for semiconductors and chips. Footage shared to social media sites like X <a href="https://x.com/kelciecrousee/status/1840060554188116042">shows</a> roads completely underwater in areas surrounding Spruce Pine, although the exact damage done to the town's mining operations is unclear. A spokesperson from The Quartz Corp, one of the town's mining companies, told the Verge that it's too early to comment on the storm's impact on the company's operations. Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/41082266/hurricane-helene-devastates-southeastern-u-s-slamming-infrastructure-and-leaving-millions-powerless">Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeastern U.S., Slamming Infrastructure And Leaving Millions Powerless </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/09/41082266/hurricane-helene-devastates-southeastern-u-s-slamming-infrastructure-and-leaving-millions-powerless"> </a>So, this wouldn't be the first time a natural disaster has impacted Spruce Pine's mining operations. In 2008, a fire impeded the miner's ability to produce the town's high-purity quartz, sending "shivers" through the industry, according to <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/book-excerpt-science-of-ultra-pure-silicon/">Wired</a>. But today, 16 years after the fire, semiconductors are much more pertinent to the global economy, with everything from cars to smartphones requiring advanced chips. The Context: When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global semiconductor supply chain, it impeded the production flow of goods like cars and appliances, sending prices higher as supply was constrained. And while the Federal Reserve and other central banks have made progress in their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">fights against inflation</a>, supply chain issues like a hurricane disrupting semiconductor production could cause inflation to rise again. 
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In addition to the town's mining companies, semiconductor manufacturing companies that are reliant on Spruce Pine's raw materials could be impacted by the flooding. These companies include Tawain Semiconductor Mfg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and more. In addition to the disruptions potentially caused by Hurricane Helene, ongoing labor disputes with dockworkers could also impact the global supply chain and increase the prices of goods. Keep Reading:
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How Hurricane Helene Could Disrupt Global Semiconductor Supply Chain, And Potentially Drive Inflation Higher

Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid a possible pullback. The sector recently surged on strong earnings from Micron.

Applied Mat's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NYSE">AMAT</a>) short percent of float has risen 9.24% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.62 million shares sold short, which is 2.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Applied Mat Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727452824_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Mat has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Mat's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Mat's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.86%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Applied Mat's Recent Short Interest

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Applied Mat. Our analysis of options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) revealed 14 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 21% of traders were bullish, while 64% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $281,506, and 7 were calls, valued at $419,748.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $150.0 to $230.0 for Applied Mat over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Applied Mat's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Applied Mat's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $150.0 to $230.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Applied Mat Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727276453_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$59.6</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$59.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$224.2K</td>
<td>197</td>
<td>39</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$2.81</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$61.8K</td>
<td>758</td>
<td>233</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$16.95</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>194</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.54</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$55.4K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>116</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$0.63</td>
<td>$0.75</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>598</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
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<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Applied Mat, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Applied Mat</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 1,132,198, the price of AMAT is up by 1.09%, reaching $198.92.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 50 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Applied Mat</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $209.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $185. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $217. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $225. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $210. 
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Spotlight on Applied Mat: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 13.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.72%. Currently, Applied Mat has a market capitalization of $162.70 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AMAT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMAT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $9,047.36 today based on a price of $196.50 for AMAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Mat's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727209817_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Applied Mat 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Applied Materials shares are trading lower after Mizuho lowered its price target on the stock from $245 to $225.

Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintains Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $245 to $225.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Applied Mat, Lowers Price Target to $225

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Applied Mat.
Looking at options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 30% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $57,720 and 8, calls, for a total amount of $476,043.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $140.0 to $210.0 for Applied Mat over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Mat's whale activity within a strike price range from $140.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726849005_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Bid</th>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$153.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$73.4K</td>
<td>828</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">528</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$1.45</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$1.42</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>798</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">661</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$2.31</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td>264</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">265</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$2.36</td>
<td>$2.08</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>264</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">265</td>
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<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Applied Mat, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Applied Mat</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 3,052,366, with AMAT's price down by -1.43%, positioned at $193.9.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Applied Mat</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $204.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $185. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $217. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Neutral rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $210. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In AMAT Options

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) shares are trading higher by 4.63% to $194.75 during Thursday&#8217;s session. Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher following Wednesday&#8217;s rate cut, which has lifted growth stocks and rate-sensitive sectors such as tech.
Wall Street analysts also raised expectations for more rate cuts after the Federal Open Market Committee slashed rates by <a href="http://Wall Street analysts are raising expectations for more rate cuts after the Federal Open Market Committee slashed rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday.">50 basis points</a>.
Why This Matters: Applied Materials is a key supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, which makes it highly sensitive to changes in capital spending by chipmakers. Interest rate cuts directly impact the cost of borrowing for these manufacturers, making it cheaper to finance large projects like building new semiconductor fabs or upgrading existing facilities. 
This is significant because Applied Materials&#8217; revenue relies on selling expensive and specialized equipment for these facilities. When rates fall, companies like Intel, TSMC and Samsung are more likely to increase their capital expenditures on such projects, which directly boosts Applied Materials' sales.
The semiconductor industry also operates on rapid innovation cycles, driven by the need to create smaller, faster, and more efficient chips. Lower interest rates reduce the cost of financing research and development in both Applied Materials&#8217; customers and the company itself. 
This makes it easier for semiconductor companies to fund investments in advanced equipment necessary to produce cutting-edge technologies, which further drives demand for Applied's tools.
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What Else: Growth companies, particularly those tied to long-term innovation like Applied Materials, tend to see their stock prices rise when interest rates fall. This is because lower rates increase the present value of their future earnings, making them more attractive to investors. 
With the cost of borrowing lower, both tech companies and their customers are more likely to invest in future growth, benefiting suppliers like Applied Materials.
Lower rates also stimulate broader economic activity by encouraging consumers and businesses to spend more. As consumer demand for electronics, smartphones, and computers rises, the semiconductor industry must ramp up production to meet that demand. 
This, in turn, could lead to greater demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, giving Applied Materials a potential revenue boost.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMAT Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Applied Materials &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
In the the case of Applied Materials, which is trading at $194.43 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.51 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMAT has a 52-week high of $255.89 and a 52-week low of $129.21.

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The semiconductor market is thriving due to high demand from industries like consumer electronics and medical applications, government support, increased R&D funding, and innovations in chip design, driving significant growth. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to watch strong semiconductor equipment stocks: Lam Research (LRCX) and Applied Materials (AMAT). Read on... Semiconductor production is rapidly scaling due to the high demand for advanced technologies and innovations in chip design, containing billions of transistors. Factors like a talent shortage, government support through the CHIPS Act, global market access, and increased R&amp;D funding enhance the sector's growth, making it a promising investment opportunity now.
In this dynamic environment, it could be wise to keep an eye on strong semiconductor equipment stocks. Lam Research Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LRCX/">LRCX</a>) and Applied Materials, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMAT/">AMAT</a>) stand out as essential suppliers for the industry.
The semiconductor sector is experiencing strong sales, driven by increasing demand in key industries like consumer electronics, transportation, medical applications, embedded systems, and industrial automation. As these sectors grow, their reliance on advanced chips intensifies. Hence, Statista predicts that the semiconductor market will reach $607.40 billion in revenue this year, with a <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/semiconductors/worldwide">10.1% CAGR</a>.
The future of semiconductor demand looks bright, driven by ongoing needs for advanced logic and memory applications, which will enhance production scaling. In 2024, global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment are expected to reach $109 billion, a <a href="https://www.trendforce.com/news/2024/07/11/news-global-chip-equipment-sales-in-2024-expected-to-hit-record-high-even-higher-next-year/">3.4% increase from 2023</a>. This growth is set to continue into 2025, with projections rising to $128 billion, indicating strong market momentum.
On top of it, investors' interest in chip stocks is evident from the VanEck Semiconductor ETF's (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SMH/">SMH</a>) 66.9% returns over the past year. Considering these conducive trends, let's analyze the fundamental aspects of the two <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> picks, beginning with the second choice.
Stock #2: Lam Research Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LRCX/">LRCX</a>)
LRCX designs, manufactures, markets, refurbishes, and services semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The company offers ALTUS systems, SABRE electrochemical deposition products, and VECTOR plasma-enhanced CVD products.
On July 31, 2024, LRCX introduced Lam Cryo 3.0, its advanced cryogenic etch technology to accelerate 3D NAND scaling for AI applications. This innovation addresses manufacturing challenges, enabling the production of 1,000-layer 3D NAND with high precision and reduced environmental impact.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBIT margin, LRCX's 29.02% is 493.4% higher than the 4.85% industry average. Likewise, its 19.83% trailing-12-month Return on Total Capital is 613.1% higher than the 2.78% industry average. Additionally, its 22.52% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/levered-free-cash-flow.asp">levered FCF</a> margin is 119.5% higher than the 10.26% industry average.
LRCX's revenue grew at a CAGR of 9.1% over the past five years. Also, its levered FCF grew at a CAGR of 14% over the past three years.
LRCX's non-GAAP revenue for the fourth quarter, which ended on June 30, 2024, increased 20.7% year-over-year to $3.87 billion, and its adjusted operating income grew 35.6% from the year-ago value to $1.19 billion. For the same quarter, the company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $1.07 billion, or $8.14 per share, up 32.8% and 36.1% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects LRCX's EPS and revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, to increase 17.8% and 16.5% year-over-year to $8.07 and $4.06 billion, respectively. It surpassed the Street EPS and revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 31.2% to close the last trading session at $822.13.
LRCX's promising outlook is reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
It has a B grade for Quality. It is ranked #31 out of 91 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> industry. Beyond what we stated above, we also have given LRCX grades for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all the LRCX's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/LRCX/">here</a>.
Stock #1: Applied Materials, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMAT/">AMAT</a>)
AMAT provides manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries. It operates through three segments: Semiconductor Systems; Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBITDA margin, AMAT's 30.55% is 205.6% higher than the 10% industry average. Its 16.37% trailing-12-month levered FCF margin is 59.5% higher than the 10.26% industry average. Similarly, its 22.14% trailing-12-month Return on Total Assets is 997.8% higher than the 2.02% industry average.
AMAT's EPS grew at a CAGR of 15.7% over the past three years. Likewise, its Tang Book Value grew at a CAGR of 20.6% during the same period.
During the third quarter ended July 28, 2024, AMAT's net revenue increased 5.5% year-over-year to $6.78 billion. The company's non-GAAP gross profit rose 7.6% year-over-year to $3.21 billion. Furthermore, the company's non-GAAP net income and EPS came in at $1.77 billion and $2.12, up 10.4% and 11.6% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect AMAT's EPS for the quarter ending October 31, 2024, to increase 3.3% year-over-year to $2.19, and its revenue for the same quarter is expected to rise 3.6% year-over-year to $6.96 billion. It surpassed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has gained 47% to close the last trading session at $203.50.
AMAT's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has a B grade for Quality. Within the Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip industry, it is ranked #30. To see AMAT's Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMAT/">click here</a>.
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AMAT shares were trading at $203.58 per share on Wednesday afternoon, up $6.38 (+3.24%). Year-to-date, AMAT has gained 26.30%, versus a 20.86% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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