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Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.

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Applied Materials cae un 6,6 % tras publicar resultados mixtos y previsiones moderadas. Analistas ajustan precios objetivos y perspectivas.

Applied Materials cae tras resultados mixtos: ¿oportunidad o señal de alerta para los inversores?

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$152.50</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>51.6K</td>
<td>380.2K</td>
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<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/03/25</td>
<td>$202.50</td>
<td>$44.2K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>519</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td>11.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
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<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$71.6K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$515.0K</td>
<td>23.4K</td>
<td>748</td>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>168</td>
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<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$66.4K</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>161</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 120 contract(s) at a $152.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $255.0 per contract. There were 51630 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 380266 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on July 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 157 contract(s) at a $202.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.2K, with a price of $282.0 per contract. There were 5926 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12801 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $161.0 per contract. There were 519 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11920 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 205 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 112 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.9K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 11043 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1801 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 23 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 90 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.6K, with a price of $795.0 per contract. There were 5370 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1045 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $515.0K, with a price of $1030.0 per contract. There were 23411 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 748 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 51 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $3365.0 per contract. There were 1257 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 168 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on July 11, 2025. Parties traded 109 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $66.4K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 234 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 161 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Across the recent three months, 16 analysts have shared their insights on Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $190.94, along with a high estimate of $220.00 and a low estimate of $158.00. Highlighting a 6.03% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $203.20. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750770040_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Applied Mat by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Matthew Prisco</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$158.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Srini Pajjuri</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
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<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
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<td>Matthew Prisco</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>Joseph Quatrochi</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Harlan Sur</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
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<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Craig Ellis</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Tom O'Malley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Arya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Chin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$202.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blayne Curtis</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Applied Mat. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Applied Mat compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Applied Mat's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Applied Mat</h2>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
<h3>Applied Mat: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Applied Mat's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 30 April, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 6.83%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Applied Mat's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 30.1%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Applied Mat's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 11.37%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 6.38%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Applied Mat's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.35, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down Applied Mat: 16 Analysts Share Their Views

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco maintains Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $200 to $220.

Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Overweight on Applied Mat, Raises Price Target to $220

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Semiconductor ETFs</a> were shaken on Friday after a report from The Wall Street Journal indicated that the Trump administration is likely to reimpose stricter trade restrictions on China, a step that promises to revive the U.S.-China tech skirmishes at exactly the wrong time, as the AI-driven chip rally was taking off.
The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/u-s-prepares-action-targeting-allies-chip-plants-in-china-10ab18a8">report </a>states that U.S. Commerce Department official Jeffrey Kessler warned global chipmakers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix (OTCPK: HXSCF) that their existing waivers, which allow them to run chip factories in China with access to American-made equipment, may be revoked at any time. Although a Commerce Department spokesperson later said that chipmakers can continue to remain in China, the threat&#8217;s chilling effect was swift.
TSMC dropped as much as 2.5%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) declined some 2%. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) dropped more than 1.15%. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46035836/nvidia-broadcom-marvell-and-other-chip-stocks-fall-on-unexpected-us-move">Equipment companies were not spared</a>: Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) lost more than 1.5%.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Fallout: SMH, SOXX, SOXQ In The Crosshairs</h1>
ETF investors weren&#8217;t immune to the bloodbath. Large chip ETFs such as the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) plunged, dragged down by their significant exposures to Nvidia, TSMC, ASML, and other U.S. chip equipment giants.
SMH has more than 21% in Nvidia,11.5% of its holdings in TSMC and substantial positions in both ASML and Applied Materials.
SOXX, which follows the PHLX Semiconductor Index, is also exposed to U.S.-based chipmakers which might feel the downstream effect of tighter curbs.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead: Winners, Losers — And Hedged Plays</h1>
The potential policy change also brings new issues for supply chain resilience and whether deglobalization themes will gain momentum. Investors can start rotating into ETFs with greater U.S.-exposure or into funds that track beneficiaries of reshoring, including:
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXL#NASDAQ">FTXL</a>), which veers towards domestic chipmakers.
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COWZ#BATS">COWZ</a>), now used more as a defensive equity holding that avoids semis.
SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIMS#NYSE">SIMS</a>) and others with little China-exposure chip-related holdings.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Conclusion</h1>
Although the suggested curbs are not yet agreed and finalized, the reaction in the market highlights how sensitive semiconductor assets are to policy changes. For AI-fueled chip wave ETF investors, this may be a wake-up call, one where geopolitics is as powerful as earnings or the cycle of innovation.
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TSMC, ASML, Nvidia Drag Down Chip ETFs Amid Trump-Era Policy Revival

Shares of Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) shares are trading lower by 2.23% to $169.01 Friday afternoon, as the semiconductor sector broadly declined following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46035836/nvidia-broadcom-marvell-and-other-chip-stocks-fall-on-unexpected-us-move">reports</a> that the U.S. plans to end export waivers allowing chipmakers to ship American technology to China.
What To Know: The move, reported by The Wall Street Journal, is expected to tighten restrictions on companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which have relied on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46035836/nvidia-broadcom-marvell-and-other-chip-stocks-fall-on-unexpected-us-move">exemptions</a> to use U.S. equipment in their Chinese operations.
Applied Materials, a leading supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, stands to be directly affected. The company provides the tools and materials essential for fabricating chips, including deposition, etching and inspection systems.
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AMAT's revenue is closely tied to global chip production, especially in China, the world&#8217;s largest semiconductor market. If key customers face new licensing barriers or halt equipment purchases due to regulatory uncertainty, AMAT's sales could suffer.
The policy shift reflects an ongoing U.S. effort to curb Chinese access to advanced chip technologies amid national security concerns. Industry leaders like Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas and Nvidia's Jensen Huang have criticized the approach, warning it could slow global innovation and disrupt supply chains. 
Investors appear to be pricing in the risk of reduced demand from Chinese chipmakers, leading to Friday's selloff.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMAT has a 52-week high of $255.89 and a 52-week low of $123.74.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMAT Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Applied Materials&#8217; &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Applied Materials&#8217;, which is trading at $169.89 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 0.59 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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What Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Is Falling

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 24 uncommon options trades for Applied Mat.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 4% bullish and 87%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $140,891, and 22 are calls, for a total amount of $1,608,742.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $150.0 to $177.5 for Applied Mat during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Applied Mat stands at 1158.86, with a total volume reaching 9,186.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Applied Mat, situated within the strike price corridor from $150.0 to $177.5, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Mat Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750431746_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.35</td>
<td>$18.65</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$190.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td align="right">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.2</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$188.9K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td align="right">402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$186.1K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td align="right">301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$89.6K</td>
<td>339</td>
<td align="right">456</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$13.15</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$162.50</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td align="right">350</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Applied Mat, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,740,455, the price of AMAT is down -3.01% at $167.64. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $158.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has elevated its stance to Equal-Weight, setting a new price target at $158. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Applied Mat, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on AMAT Options

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/16/final-trades-disney-applied-materials-and-vistra.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has gained 7% year-to-date and added 20% over the last 12 months. The stock is breaking out and is 1% away <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DIS/analyst-ratings">from a 52-week high set last week.</a>
Supporting his view, Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould, on June 10, maintained Walt Disney with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $125 to $130.
Kari Firestone, co-founder and chair emerita of Aureus Asset Management, said Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) is also a stock that's breaking out. With the AI business booming, the runway is long for these companies, she noted.
As per the recent news, Applied Materials and CEA-Leti announced their plan Monday to expand their joint lab and develop materials engineering solutions focused on device innovations for chipmakers serving ICAPS markets (IoT, Communications, Automotive, Power, and Sensors).
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Joseph M. Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, named Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>), a utilities stock, as his final trade, saying the stock continues to press higher.
Lending support to his choice, Goldman Sachs analyst Carly Davenport raised the price target from $134 to $164 on May 23.
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<li>Disney shares rose 1.3% to close at $119.48 on Monday.</li>
<li>Applied Materials rose 3.5% to settle at $176.55 during the session.</li>
<li>Vistra shares gained 2% to settle at $177.20 during the session.</li>
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CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Applied Materials, Walt Disney Company, Vistra Corp

Long-term partners Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) and CEA-Leti <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45948060/applied-materials-and-cea-leti-expand-joint-lab-to-drive-innovation-in-specialty-chips" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced their plan</a> Monday to expand their&nbsp;joint lab&nbsp;and develop materials engineering solutions focused on device innovations for chipmakers serving&nbsp;ICAPS&nbsp;markets (IoT, Communications, Automotive, Power, and Sensors).
Applied and CEA-Leti plan to expand the lab with the latest equipment and capabilities, including full-flow development of specialty devices, moving beyond individual process steps.
Additionally, the lab would be equipped with state-of-the-art advanced packaging tools to support heterogeneous integration of chips across different wafer types and process nodes, enabling entirely new classes of specialty devices for a range of next-generation applications.
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The joint facility features several Applied Materials wafer processing systems and CEA-Leti&#8217;s capabilities for evaluating the performance of new materials and device validation. 
The upgraded lab will likely strengthen the chipmaking ecosystem in France by further expanding the technology hub in Grenoble, a leading site for collaborative innovation across government, academia, and industry. 
The lab also marks an extension of Applied&#8217;s global EPIC Platform, a new high-velocity innovation model designed to accelerate the commercialization of new chip technologies. 
Applied and CEA-Leti will leverage the R&amp;D work across Applied&#8217;s global innovation centers to drive progress in specialty semiconductor technologies.
Applied Materials stock plunged 30% in the last 12 months as investors weighed the impact of the Trump administration&#8217;s tariff policies on the global semiconductor supply chain.
Applied Materials reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45453681/applied-materials-q2-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-solid-guidance-no-significant-changes-to-customer-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter revenue</a> of $7.1 billion, up 7%, missing analyst&nbsp;estimates&nbsp;of $7.13 billion. The chip equipment manufacturer reported second-quarter earnings of $2.39 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.31.
Applied Materials expects third-quarter revenue of $7.2&nbsp;billion, plus or minus $500 million, versus estimates of $7.19 billion. The company expects third-quarter adjusted earnings to be between $2.15 and $2.55 per share versus estimates of $2.32.&nbsp;
Price Actions: AMAT stock is trading higher by 3.20% to 176.05 at last check Monday.
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Applied Mat's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NYSE">AMAT</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.53% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.65 million shares sold short, which is 2.05% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.99 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Applied Mat Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749819621_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Applied Mat has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Applied Mat's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Applied Mat's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Applied Mat?

While the wider business community awaited news regarding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/macro-notification/25/06/45876366/howard-lutnick-says-us-and-china-reached-a-framework-to-implement-geneva-consensus-following-trump-xi-call-csi-300-index-gains">trade negotiations</a> between the U.S. and China, one of the more anxious names may have been Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>). As a semiconductor equipment specialist, Applied Materials represents a vital cog for multiple tech sectors, including computers, smartphones and solar products. However, tensions between the world's top two economies threatened the company's access to critical rare earth minerals.
To be sure, the immediate response to the new trade deal framework — announced on Tuesday following two days of high-level discussions between U.S. and Chinese officials — was muted. While analysts in principle are encouraged by the agreement, which involves both sides rolling back contentious actions, it is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/45900295/this-is-another-band-aid-say-experts-questioning-long-term-viability-and-efficacy-of-us-china-trade-deal-china-always-had-this-trump-card">still pending approval</a> from President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Derek Scissors, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, remarked that the deal is merely another "band aid." He further warned that China could easily reinstate the blockade on rare earths. Marc Busch, a professor of international business diplomacy at Georgetown University, added to the concerns, noting that China's rhetoric hasn't shifted, raising doubts regarding the sustainability of negotiations.
Despite the headwinds, the broader point is that the Trump administration, for all its tough talk, likely understands the consequences of unmitigated aggression. The president has previously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45715677/tom-lee-bets-on-a-new-bull-market-as-trumps-tariff-retreat-fuels-taco-trade-amid-run-it-hot-optimism">issued stern warnings and later walked back</a> the magnitude of his policies. China being the world's second-largest economy, the White House can't afford to act imprudently.
On the other end, the Chinese economy isn't all rainbows and gummy bears either. When tensions first erupted, China was already dealing with serious issues, such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45033463/as-china-downplays-trump-tariffs-with-5-growth-target-top-economist-warns-of-90-chance-of-a-us-recession-amid-trade-war">deflation and a prolonged property crisis</a>. Both sides have reason to play ball and that ultimately may be good news for Applied Materials.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Statistical Backdrop Smiles Favorably On AMAT Stock</h2>
While narratives provide the context and color surrounding a particular asset or enterprise, they're not great at forecasting market behaviors. Storylines focus on the "why" of an investment. But when it comes to trading, participants of this discipline tend to focus on the "how" — how much, how fast and most importantly, how likely.
With options trading in particular, it's not enough to have confidence that AMAT stock will move in a certain direction. Depending on the specific strategy, the magnitude of movement is critical. At the same time, all options expire. Therefore, the speculated move must occur within the defined window. This makes probability the centerpiece of options market analysis.
Tackling the topic of probabilities isn't easy using traditional methodologies of fundamental and technical analysis. That's because both approaches suffer from the non-stationarity dilemma: the metric of comparison (such as share price or earnings) fluctuates temporally and contextually. Also, pattern-based technical analysis — while offering a visual representation of price behaviors — is not falsifiable.
To remedy this problem, traders can impose stationarity by converting pricing data into market breadth sequences; that is, sequences of accumulative and distributive sessions. Doing so creates a binary ecosystem, where demand profiles are assessed by a simple observation — it's either happening or it's not.
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Currently, AMAT stock is on course to print a "6-4-U" sequence: six up weeks, four down weeks, with a net positive trajectory across the 10-week period. In 56.67% of cases, the following week's price action results in upside, with a median return of 2.26%. Assuming that AMAT closes this Friday at $175, it could potentially rise to just under $179 in short order, perhaps a week or two.
Should the bulls maintain control of the market, historical trends suggest that AMAT stock could push toward the $181 level in the next three to four weeks.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">An Optimistic But Sensible Trade For Applied Materials</h2>
Based on the market intelligence above, the multi-leg options strategy that arguably stands out the most is the 177.50/180 bull call spread expiring July 11. This transaction involves buying the $177.50 call and simultaneously selling the $180 call, for a net debit paid of $125. Should AMAT stock rise through the short strike price ($180) at expiration, the maximum reward is also $125, a payout of 100%.
Primarily, this trade is attractive because of the statistical response to the 6-4-U sequence. With the fundamentals also aligning positively, AMAT stock in theory should have enough fuel to trigger the short strike price at expiration.
Further, the 6-4-U represents a positive uptick in terms of sentiment regime. As a baseline, the chance that a long position will be profitable over any given week is 54%. With the aforementioned sequence, the bullish trader receives almost 3 percentage points of favorable odds.
Granted, it's not the biggest advantage. However, the advantage is still on the bulls' side, incentivizing a long-side debit strategy. As well, the political backdrop adds credibility to the argument.
The opinions and views expressed in this content are those of the individual author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Benzinga. Benzinga is not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any information provided herein. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Readers are asked not to rely on the opinions or information herein, and encouraged to do their own due diligence before making investing decisions.
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Options Corner: Diplomatic Progress Clears The Path For This Call Spread On Applied Materials

Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 13.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.44%. Currently, Applied Mat has a market capitalization of $141.46 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AMAT: If an investor had bought $1000 of AMAT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $8,782.04 today based on a price of $174.06 for AMAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Mat's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749744223_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Recent stock trades made by a senator could show conflicts of interest given his committee assignments and ramp up the call to ban members of Congress from being able to buy and sell stocks.
Here's a look at the recent stock trades made by Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.).
What Happened: Mullin recently bought stock in several stocks, while also selling a position in the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500. The trades are shown on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/markwayne-mullin">Benzinga Government Trades page.</a>
According to a recent disclosure, Mullin bought the following stocks on May 13:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): $50,000 to $100,000</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>LPL Financial Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>L3 Harris Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>): $50,000 to $100,000</li>
<li>Zoetis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>): $50,000 to $100,000</li>
</ul>
In the same disclosure, Mullin also reported selling $500,000 to $1 million worth of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust.
He reportedly bought between $285,000 and $750,000 in new stock positions, along with total transactions ranging from $785,000 to $1.75 million.
One of the most active stock traders in the Senate, Benzinga shows 325 trades worth $8.47 million, and Quiver Quant <a href="https://www.quiverquant.com/congresstrading/politician/Markwayne%20Mullin-M001190">shows </a>$15.5 million in trades from Mullin in recent years.
His net worth is listed by Quiver Quant at $65.7 million, with part of the wealth coming from selling businesses before becoming a Congressman from 2013 to 2023 and later a Senator since 2023.
The Senator's purchase of L3 Harris Technologies could raise red flags, given that it is a large defense stock and Mullin <a href="https://www.senate.gov/general/committee_assignments/assignments.htm#MullinOK">sits </a>on the Committee on Armed Services.
The purchase of oil stocks also involves Mullin, who belongs to the Subcommittee on the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies.
The Republican senator is on numerous committees and could have inside information about government policy and contracts while making his stock transactions.
Mullin denied past conflicts of interest when he owned shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and was set to vote on a potential TikTok ban, which could help Meta.
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Why It's Important: Mullin's latest trades come as a call to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks and options is gaining support.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/45077654/bill-named-after-nancy-pelosi-could-ban-congress-members-from-trading-stocks-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-pelosi-act" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> introduced the</a> Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act, based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at Congresswoman and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
Pelosi, whose husband is a frequent stock trader and venture capitalist, likely doesn&#8217;t support the bill that would limit her husband's transactions while she&#8217;s in office.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), also in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45449720/speaker-johnson-backs-congressional-stock-trading-ban-ruined-by-a-few-bad-actors">favor of a ban</a>, said there is zero tolerance for &#8220;anything resembling insider trading.&#8221;
President Donald Trump recently said he would support such a ban and that he would sign the bill if Congress passed it
"Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it," Trump told TIME.
Benzinga<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/05/45552223/exclusive-congress-trading-ban-sees-huge-support-in-reader-poll-heres-the-percent-that-say-let-them-keep-trading-stocks"> recently polled readers</a> to see where they stand on a potential ban on Congress trading.
&#8220;Should members of Congress be allowed to buy and sell stocks, options and ETFs?&#8221; Benzinga asked.
These were the results:
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<li>They should not be allowed to trade stocks, options or ETFs:&nbsp;43%</li>
<li>They should be allowed to trade as long as they report within 24 hours:&nbsp;24%</li>
<li>They should only be allowed to trade ETFs and mutual funds:&nbsp;14%</li>
<li>They should be allowed to trade as long as they report in 45 days: 11%</li>
<li>They should only be allowed to trade stocks: 8%</li>
</ul>
The poll found that 43% of readers support an outright ban on members of Congress being able to trade stocks, options, or ETFs. Eleven percent voted that the current rules should be left alone with a 45-day disclosure window.
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GOP Senator On Armed Services Committee Buys This Defense Stock In Potential Conflict Of Interest

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Applied Mat.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 53%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $486,539, and 5 are calls, for a total amount of $323,048.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $130.0 to $185.0 for Applied Mat over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Applied Mat's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Applied Mat's significant trades, within a strike price range of $130.0 to $185.0, over the past month.
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749668585_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$171.5K</td>
<td>903</td>
<td align="right">175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td align="right">203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$29.5</td>
<td>$26.15</td>
<td>$27.8</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>105</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$26.25</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$26.0</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>587</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Applied Mat, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 3,444,205, with AMAT's price down by -1.15%, positioned at $171.76.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $193.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $195. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Underweight rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $162. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $210. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $200. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $200.
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Applied Mat, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

What the Options Market Tells Us About Applied Mat

Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya on Monday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tech-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recapped takeaways from</a> a tech conference in which 27 companies attended.
Representatives from the following companies attended: Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>); Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>); Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>); Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>); Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>); Coherent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>); Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITE#NASDAQ">LITE</a>); ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>); Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>); Synopsys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>); and Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>); KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>); and Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>).
Arya noted that the overall tone was positive across computing and networking for GPU (Nvidia and AMD) and ASIC (Marvell) vendors.
He maintains Nvidia with a Buy rating with a $180 price target. Nvidia remains best positioned to benefit from the ongoing AI tide, supported by a multi-year lead in performance (AI scaling), pipeline, incumbency, scale, and developer support, he adds.
Also, the company&#8217;s rack-scale systems are in full production and overall AI demand continues to rise for inference reasoning and sovereign AI.
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Arm also expects a continued 50% server CPU deployment share this year, Arya said.
Arya raised his price target on Arm to $150 (from $135) on the continued proliferation (market share gain) of Arm-based CPUs in the data center, above peers, though justified by Arm&#8217;s superior growth profile, sticky Licensing business, and expanding Royalty rates.
Concerns about tariff-related pull-ins remain at Intel for PCs. Still, AMD continues to see strong sell-through in the second quarter, aided by higher-ASP new products, and could even see seasonal second-half strength, the analyst said.
Arya said Lam Research, KLA Corp, and Applied Materials indicated strong momentum in leading-edge F/L and advanced DRAM WFE this year, which is helping to offset weakness in China and trailing-edge spending to sustain mid-single-digit Y/Y growth in calendar 2025.
The analyst said KLA Corp also suggested that mid-single-digit Y/Y WFE growth in calendar 2026 could be a plausible assumption led by strong 2nm/GAA investments.
Lam Research noted NAND upgrades in the early stages across multiple customers inside a $40 billion multi-year opportunity, Arya said. Crucially, all vendors suggested China is &#8220;de-risked&#8221; this year despite recent restriction noise and can settle at 25%- 30% of sales, the analyst noted.
Arya raised his Lam Research price target to $100 (from $90), which was justified by improving NAND prospects as a leading-edge foundry/logic, and advanced DRAM (DDR5/HBM) remained strong.
The analyst raised his price target on KLA Corp to $900 (from $825), given increasing leading-edge F/L ramp visibility, advanced packaging TAM expansion, and best-in-class profitability.
He raised his Lumentum price target to $78 (from $70), justified by broad-based strength in the data center.
Arya raised his On Semiconductor price target to $60 (from $55), which was justified following management calling the second-quarter auto bottom with broad-based recovery across auto and industrial expected in the second half.
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