AMAT
NEUTRAL
$341.79
Live
Applied Materials, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $411.56
(+20.4%)
$123.74
52W Range
$395.95
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 01, 2026
Market cap
$271.25B
P/E
35.02
ROE
38.9%
Profit margin
27.8%
Debt/Equity
0.33
Dividend yield
0.66%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
AMAT shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is strong (F-Score 9/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability (27.8% margin)
Strong financial trend (Piotroski F-Score: 9/9)
Low debt with D/E ratio of 0.33
Key Risks
High valuation with P/E of 35.0
Premium vs Graham Number ($77.52)
Declining revenue (-2.1%)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$287.92
-15.8% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
48
Moderate
35
35
70
75
25
AI Verdict
AMAT shows neutral fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is strong (F-Score 9/9). Mixed signals with both opportunities and risks present.
Key drivers: Strong profitability (27.8% margin), Strong financial trend (Piotroski F-Score: 9/9), High valuation with P/E of 35.0
Confidence
60%
Value
35/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Premium 35.0x trailing earnings multiple.
- Trades above Graham Number.
Future
35/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Revenue is contracting.
Past
70/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +152.0% over 5Y and +137.6% over 1Y.
Positives
- ROE sits at 38.9%.
- Healthy profit margin of 27.8%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
75/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Low D/E ratio (0.33).
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
25/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Yield: 0.7%.
Watchpoints
- Weak dividend profile (Score: 25/100).
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$341.79
Analyst Target
$411.56
Upside/Downside
+20.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AMAT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-31
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.
Primary
|
+152.0% | +185.6% | +137.6% | +67.5% | -8.2% | -8.6% |
|
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation
Peer
|
+232.3% | +136.3% | +50.0% | +16.0% | +9.5% | +0.3% |
|
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Peer
|
+70.9% | +76.4% | +71.2% | +61.5% | +41.6% | +15.3% |
|
CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Peer
|
+72.5% | +61.6% | +28.8% | +14.7% | -2.3% | -4.0% |
|
LRCX
Lam Research Corporation
Peer
|
+343.5% | +414.2% | +317.2% | +78.6% | +10.7% | -5.2% |
AMA
Applied Materials, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+152.0%
3Y
+185.6%
1Y
+137.6%
6M
+67.5%
1M
-8.2%
1W
-8.6%
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation
Peer
5Y
+232.3%
3Y
+136.3%
1Y
+50.0%
6M
+16.0%
1M
+9.5%
1W
+0.3%
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+70.9%
3Y
+76.4%
1Y
+71.2%
6M
+61.5%
1M
+41.6%
1W
+15.3%
CSC
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+72.5%
3Y
+61.6%
1Y
+28.8%
6M
+14.7%
1M
-2.3%
1W
-4.0%
LRC
Lam Research Corporation
Peer
5Y
+343.5%
3Y
+414.2%
1Y
+317.2%
6M
+78.6%
1M
+10.7%
1W
-5.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
35.02
Forward P/E
24.69
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
12.49
P/S Ratio
9.61
EV/Revenue
9.57
EV/EBITDA
30.37
Market Cap
$271.25B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
27.78%
Operating Margin
29.89%
Gross Margin
48.72%
ROE
38.86%
ROA
14.85%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-2.1%
Earnings Growth
+75.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+71.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.33
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.71
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.74
Excellent
Cash/Share
$10.72
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$7.0B
Gross Margin
49.0%
Op. Margin
29.9%
Net Margin
28.9%
Total Assets
$37.6B
Liabilities
$15.9B
Equity
$21.7B
Debt/Equity
0.73x
Operating CF
$1.7B
CapEx
$-0.6B
Free Cash Flow
$1.0B
FCF Yield
62%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-14
$N/A
2026-02-12
$2.38
+7.9% surprise
2025-11-13
$2.17
+3.6% surprise
2025-08-14
$2.48
+5.1% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing AMAT against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
P/E Ratio
35.02
This Stock
vs
82.88
Sector Avg
-57.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
38.86%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-216.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
27.78%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-336.5%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.33
This Stock
vs
0.74
Sector Avg
-55.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-2.1%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.71
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-24.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $271.25B | 35.02 | 38.9% | 27.8% | $341.79 | |
|
IBM
International Business...
|
NEUTRAL | $285.74B | 36.48 | 30.2% | 12.1% | $305.69 | Compare |
|
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $245.27B | 46.07 | 32.3% | 29.1% | $269.5 | Compare |
|
CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $306.57B | 27.91 | 23.8% | 18.8% | $77.59 | Compare |
|
LRCX
Lam Research Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $324.52B | 54.05 | 65.6% | 30.2% | $258.37 | Compare |
AMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$271.2B
P/E
35.0
ROE
38.9%
Price
$341.79
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | BORKAR RANI | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | KARSNER ALEXANDER A | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | ANDERSON JAMES ROBERT | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | MARCH KEVIN P | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | DE GEUS AART J | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | IANNOTTI THOMAS J | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | CHEN XUN ERIC | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | MCGREGOR SCOTT A | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | BRUNER JUDY | Director | Stock Award | 741 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | BRUNER JUDY | Director | Sale | 2,500 | $979,275 |
| 2026-02-24 | SANDERS ADAM | Officer | Sale | 534 | $202,471 |
| 2026-02-23 | BRUNER JUDY | Director | Sale | 3,969 | $1,496,404 |
| 2026-02-17 | HILL BRICE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 5,000 | $1,806,062 |
| 2025-12-31 | CHEN XUN ERIC | Director | Stock Award | 187 | - |
| 2025-12-12 | RAJA PRABURAM G. | Officer | Gift | 50 | - |
BORKAR RANI
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
KARSNER ALEXANDER A
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
ANDERSON JAMES ROBERT
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
MARCH KEVIN P
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
DE GEUS AART J
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
IANNOTTI THOMAS J
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
CHEN XUN ERIC
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
MCGREGOR SCOTT A
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
BRUNER JUDY
Director
2026-03-12
741 shares
BRUNER JUDY
Director
2026-02-25
2,500 shares
·
$979,275
SANDERS ADAM
Officer
2026-02-24
534 shares
·
$202,471
BRUNER JUDY
Director
2026-02-23
3,969 shares
·
$1,496,404
HILL BRICE
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-17
5,000 shares
·
$1,806,062
CHEN XUN ERIC
Director
2025-12-31
187 shares
RAJA PRABURAM G.
Officer
2025-12-12
50 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
32 analysts
Morgan Stanley
2026-02-25
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-02-17
Overweight
Overweight
Citigroup
2026-02-13
Buy
Buy
Goldman Sachs
2026-02-13
Buy
Buy
Stifel
2026-02-13
Buy
Buy
TD Cowen
2026-02-13
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-02-13
Overweight
Overweight
B. Riley Securities
2026-02-13
Buy
Buy
Mizuho
2026-02-13
Outperform
Outperform
Keybanc
2026-02-13
Overweight
Overweight
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