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AMAT Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Applied Materials · Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
AMAT live signal snapshot
Shares of AMAT were last at $395.08, up 6.05% on the day, trading 46.6% below its 52-week high of $739.67 and 94.2% above its 52-week low of $203.40. Our AI model's current call on AMAT is HOLD, with 65% confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. The short-term averages line up bearishly, and the price remains under its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $413.44, a 4.6% move from the last price.
AMAT's 14-day RSI is 53.8 — a neutral zone, with no decisive edge for bulls or bears. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 1.85 shows buying pressure building. Its 50-day average ($440.37) remains 1.3% below the 200-day ($446.17), the pattern chartists call a death cross.
37 Wall Street analysts covering AMAT put the average price target at $620.78 (range $358.00–$900.00), implying 57.1% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 35 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 6 Hold).
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About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is a semiconductor equipment & materials company in the technology sector, headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, United States. Applied Materials, Inc. provides materials engineering solutions, equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor and related industries in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and internationally. It has a market value of about $313.5 billion and roughly 38,900 full-time employees. With a beta of 1.67, the stock has historically swung more than the overall market.
AMAT performance vs. the market
Year to date, AMAT has gained 53.7%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 68.1%, 56.6 points better than the S&P 500. Its −14.9% move over the past month extends a −26.1% three-month slide.
| Period | AMAT | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −14.9% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −26.1% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +53.7% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +68.1% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
Applied Materials financials at a glance
Applied Materials's most recent quarter (ended Jul 31, 2026) brought in $9.1 billion of revenue and net income of $2.5 billion (a 27.8% net margin). Revenue was up 24.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.1 on trailing earnings of $11.59 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $3.1 billion, and total debt equals 29% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $9.1B | $2.5B |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $7.9B | $2.8B |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $7.0B | $2.0B |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $6.8B | $1.9B |
AMAT vs. its peers
AMAT's +53.7% this year ranks ahead of 5 of the 5 big technology names below. None of them has done better this year.
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | $395.08 | +53.7% | 34.1 | HOLD |
| ASML Holding (ASML) | $1,534.42 | +43.4% | 37.8 | HOLD |
| Lam Research (LRCX) | $235.88 | +37.8% | 35.2 | HOLD |
| KLA (KLAC) | $161.01 | +32.5% | 40.4 | HOLD |
| Apple (AAPL) | $355.63 | +30.8% | 39.6 | BUY |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $173.73 | −6.8% | 22.0 | SELL |
AMAT stock: common questions
What is the AMAT stock price target?
37 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $620.78, in a range of $358.00–$900.00, versus a recent price of $395.08. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $413.44 over the next month.
Is AMAT a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates AMAT a HOLD at 65% confidence. Among analysts, 35 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 6 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has AMAT stock performed this year?
Year to date, AMAT has gained 53.7%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 68.1%, 56.6 points better than the S&P 500. Its −14.9% move over the past month extends a −26.1% three-month slide.
What is AMAT's 52-week high and low?
AMAT has traded between $203.40 and $739.67 over the past 52 weeks; at $395.08 it is 46.6% below its 52-week high of $739.67 and 94.2% above its 52-week low of $203.40.
What sector is AMAT in, and who are its peers?
AMAT is in the technology sector (semiconductor equipment & materials). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include ASML Holding (ASML), Lam Research (LRCX), KLA (KLAC), Apple (AAPL).
How accurate is the AMAT forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines AMAT's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.