Applied Materials, Inc.

About Applied Materials, Inc.

Applied Materials sells equipment, services, and related software used to manufacture semiconductors and display products. Its Semiconductor Systems business is the largest contributor and supplies deposition, etch, inspection, and related process tools to chipmakers and foundries. Applied Global Services generates recurring revenue from equipment support, parts, and service agreements. Display and Adjacent Markets serves manufacturers of display panels and other specialized products and is smaller than the semiconductor businesses. Customers include global semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, memory producers, and display makers. Applied Materials reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $28.4 billion and net income of $7.0 billion.

Notable Price Movement

1. Aug 3-7$546.627.67%

   Applied Materials rose 14.73%, from $476.46 to $546.62, as the stock joined a broad technology-led market rally rather than responding to a disclosed company-specific event. The strongest catalyst was improving risk appetite around strong technology earnings and hopes for easing Middle East tensions, including a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and US-Iran peace prospects. The Nasdaq 100 gained 3.32% on one cited session, outpacing the S&P 500’s 1.79% advance. AMAT initially fell sharply to $436.45 on July 29, then reversed that loss with a 14.97% rebound on July 30 and continued higher through August 4. The supplied evidence does not identify new AMAT guidance, earnings, contracts, or analyst actions during the move.

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Stories & Analysis

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