Institutional Ownership of Applied Materials Dips Slightly in Q1 2026

Recent SEC 13F filings indicate a slight reduction in the aggregate position of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) among a subset of hedge fund managers. The analysis, which focused on 49 recent filings for the reporting period ending March 31, 2026, found that 22 of these funds maintained holdings in the semiconductor equipment manufacturer. Between December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2026, the aggregate share count held by these funds dropped by 298,882 shares. Total holdings moved from 29,112,835 down to 28,813,953, representing a total decline of approximately 1.03%. Activity within the sampled group was mixed. Eight funds decreased their existing positions, while seven funds increased their holdings and three funds established entirely new positions in the stock. Market analysts caution that 13F filings provide an incomplete picture of institutional sentiment. Because these filings only require the disclosure of long positions, they do not account for short positions or bearish hedges, such as short calls, which could significantly alter the net exposure of the funds involved.