Applied Materials announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Monday, March 13th that authorizes the company to buyback $10.00 billion in shares.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/05/19/applied-materials-nasdaqamat-receives-new-coverage-from-analysts-at-stocknews-com.html

Applied Materials declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Monday, March 13th that authorizes the company to buyback $10.00 billion in outstanding shares.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/06/02/aviva-plc-increases-stock-position-in-applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat.html

Applied Materials has a broad portfolio of products in multiple steps of the semiconductor production process.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4648206-applied-materials-stock-semiconductor-equipment-maker-continues-excel?source=feed_all_articles

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) was the best performer, up 40%.

Source: https://triblive.com/business/nucor-albemarle-show-value-growth/

Applied Materials, Inc. margins remain strong, have bought back 20% of shares over 5 years, have a low PEG ratio on a trailing basis, solid free cash flow, and a nice balance sheet.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4602597-applied-materials-a-peter-lynch-chip-play?source=feed_all_articles

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Research Coverage Started at StockNews.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/03/18/alphabet-inc-nasdaqgoog-short-interest-update/

As a group, analysts forecast that Applied Materials, Inc. will post 7.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/09/17/applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat-stock-position-raised-by-ferguson-wellman-capital-management-inc/

As a group, research analysts expect that Applied Materials, Inc. will post 6.83 earnings per share for the current year.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/01/01/bergankdv-wealth-management-llc-cuts-stock-position-in-applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat.html

As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Applied Materials, Inc. will post 7.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/04/26/applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat-shares-acquired-by-parsec-financial-management-inc-2.html

Avidian Wealth Solutions LLC boosted its stake in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. () by 16.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/04/30/applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat-shares-bought-by-avidian-wealth-solutions-llc.html

Barclays increased their price target on Applied Materials from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, May 19th.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/06/08/applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat-shares-bought-by-schechter-investment-advisors-llc.html

Berenberg Bank raised their price objective on shares of Applied Materials from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 18th.

Source: https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/09/21/congress-wealth-management-llc-de-has-6-78-million-holdings-in-applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat.html

Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC lifted its stake in shares of Applied Materials by 256.4% in the 4th quarter.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/06/19/180-wealth-advisors-llc-reduces-stock-holdings-in-applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat.html

Chelsea Counsel Co. bought a new stake in shares of Applied Materials in the first quarter valued at approximately $28,000.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/10/22/handelsbanken-fonder-ab-purchases-26493-shares-of-applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat/

CHICAGO TRUST Co NA boosted its stake in shares of Applied Materials by 9.6% during the second quarter.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/10/10/applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat-is-bank-ozks-7th-largest-position/

Chilton Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Applied Materials during the first quarter valued at approximately $43,000.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/05/22/applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat-announces-quarterly-dividend-of-0-32/

Citigroup increased their target price on shares of Applied Materials from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 14th.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/09/17/monterey-private-wealth-inc-invests-204000-in-applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat/

Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Applied Materials from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 14th.

Source: https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/10/california-state-teachers-retirement-system-lowers-stake-in-applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat.html

City State Bank’s holdings in Applied Materials were worth $625,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Source: https://www.etfdailynews.com/2023/12/23/city-state-bank-sells-350-shares-of-applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat/

Finally, B. Riley lifted their target price on shares of Applied Materials from $140.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 17th.

Source: https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2023/04/02/applied-materials-inc-nasdaqamat-shares-bought-by-fragasso-group-inc.html