2,725 Shares in Applied Materials, Inc. $AMAT Bought by Tlwm

Key Points

• Tlwm acquired 2,725 Applied Materials shares worth approximately $1.97 million during the second quarter, making AMAT its 27th-largest holding; institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 80.56% of the stock.
• Applied Materials reported quarterly revenue of $7.91 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.86 per share, exceeding analyst estimates, while revenue increased 11.4% year over year. The company issued third-quarter fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $3.16–$3.56.
• Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a $603.23 price target, although valuation concerns and recent insider selling—including more than $169 million in sales over 90 days—present potential risks.

Tlwm bought a new position in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,725 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,970,000. Applied Materials comprises about 0.3% of Tlwm's investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest holding.

Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Financial Freedom LLC acquired a new stake in Applied Materials in the first quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Applied Materials during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Applied Materials by 218.8% during the 1st quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 102 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Applied Materials during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, MBM Wealth Consultants LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Applied Materials in the 1st quarter valued at $38,000. 80.56% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Applied Materials Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of Applied Materials stock opened at $534.24 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.80, a current ratio of 2.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $424.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 1.61. Applied Materials, Inc. has a 12-month low of $154.46 and a 12-month high of $739.67. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $556.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $435.59.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 14th. The manufacturing equipment provider reported $2.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.68 by $0.18. Applied Materials had a net margin of 29.31% and a return on equity of 36.97%. The company had revenue of $7.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.68 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.39 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. Applied Materials has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.160-3.560 EPS. Research analysts expect that Applied Materials, Inc. will post 12.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Applied Materials Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be given a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. Applied Materials's payout ratio is presently 19.91%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on AMAT shares. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Applied Materials from $715.00 to $740.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their price target on Applied Materials from $650.00 to $850.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Applied Materials from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 1st. Raymond James Financial set a $650.00 price objective on Applied Materials in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their target price on Applied Materials from $525.00 to $700.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Applied Materials has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $603.23.

More Applied Materials News

Here are the key news stories impacting Applied Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Applied Materials continues to benefit from strong semiconductor-equipment fundamentals. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, with revenue rising 11.4% year over year, and issued third-quarter fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $3.16–$3.56. A broader semiconductor rally, driven by AI optimism and strong memory demand, is also supportive for equipment suppliers. Semiconductor Rally Powers S&P 500 to Fresh Record High
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s average recommendation remains equivalent to a Buy, indicating that analysts generally expect continued upside from Applied Materials’ exposure to semiconductor manufacturing and AI-related capital spending. Wall Street Analysts See Applied Materials as a Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: The semiconductor sector has rallied sharply, helping lift major indexes to records. That momentum supports AMAT’s industry backdrop, but it may also increase valuation and profit-taking risk after a strong run. Semiconductor ETFs Surge as the AI Trade Ramps Back Up
• Negative Sentiment: Applied Materials was reportedly among the large-cap stocks shorted by Michael Burry, who has warned of a potential 1987-style market selloff. The report is weighing on sentiment toward highly valued chip-related stocks, even though Burry’s position is an opinion rather than a change in AMAT’s business outlook. Applied Materials Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Michael Burry Short Bet
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank AG downgraded Applied Materials from “buy” to “hold,” adding near-term pressure to the stock and reinforcing concerns that its elevated valuation leaves less room for disappointment. Finviz Analyst Rating Information

Insider Activity at Applied Materials

In other news, SVP Omkaram Nalamasu sold 24,263 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $593.43, for a total value of $14,398,392.09. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 146,916 shares in the company, valued at approximately $87,184,361.88. This trade represents a 14.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Timothy M. Deane sold 8,621 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $590.76, for a total transaction of $5,092,941.96. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 134,631 shares in the company, valued at $79,534,609.56. This trade represents a 6.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 278,088 shares of company stock valued at $169,654,805. 0.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Applied Materials Profile

Applied Materials, Inc is a U.S.-based supplier of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat panel displays and other advanced materials. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company designs and sells capital equipment and related technologies that enable production of integrated circuits, display panels and materials used across the electronics supply chain.

Applied Materials' offerings include process equipment and factory software that support critical steps in device fabrication, such as deposition, etch, implantation, inspection and metrology, as well as systems for packaging and advanced heterogeneous integration.

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