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Applied Materials Inc 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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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) is just a &#8220;solid&#8221; company. &#8220;Sometimes stocks are just kind of just quietly going up, and that's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AJG">one of them,&#8221; he added.</a>
As per the recent news, Arthur J. Gallagher, on Monday, announced it has acquired the remaining shares of Philippines-based Philpacific Insurance Brokers &amp; Managers, Inc., or Philinsure.
&#8220;I'm not going to repeat my bullishness on it. Would be a mistake,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>).
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When asked about fuboTV Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>), he said, &#8220;I'm going to have to say ix-nay.&#8221;
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When asked about Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), he said, &#8220;I've got to tell you, capital equipment is so tied up with China that I can't just get behind it anymore, even though I love these companies.&#8221;
On Monday, Applied Materials announced that its board of directors had approved a 15% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, marking eight consecutive years of higher dividends. The Board also approved a new share repurchase to buy back an additional $10 billion of its shares over time.
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<li>Western Digital shares rose 2.8% to close at $42.96 on Wednesday.</li>
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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 7.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.67 million shares sold short, which is 2.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.01 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/2025/1741720528_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 9.51%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Do Investors Really Feel About Applied Mat?

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 8 uncommon options trades for Applied Mat.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $561,514, and 2 are calls, for a total amount of $82,100.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $135.0 to $195.0 for Applied Mat over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</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 $135.0 to $195.0, over the past month.
<h3>Applied Mat Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741702549_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<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>PUT</td>
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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.15</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$165.3K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$28.65</td>
<td>$26.75</td>
<td>$28.3</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$118.8K</td>
<td>385</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$115.0K</td>
<td>400</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
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<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.75</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$79.8K</td>
<td>154</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$27.2</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$25.65</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td>133</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
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<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials Inc 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>Current Position of Applied Mat</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 953,962, with AMAT's price down by -1.97%, positioned at $147.04.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 65 days.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On Applied Mat</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $205.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $202. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $195. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $235. 
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Applied Mat Unusual Options Activity For March 11

In the current session, Applied Mat Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) is trading at $150.64, after a 3.24% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 17.77%, and in the past year, by 26.50%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741631421_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Applied Mat P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Applied Mat has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 57.06 of the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741631421_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Applied Mat Inc's Price Over Earnings

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy. President Trump said there is a "period of transition."

On Monday, Applied Materials, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) announced that its board of directors had approved a 15% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, marking eight consecutive years <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44216043/applied-materials-increases-quarterly-cash-dividend-by-15-percent-and-announces-new-10-billion-sha" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">of higher dividends</a>.
The increase results in a quarterly dividend of 46 cents per share, payable on June 12, to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2025, up from prior <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT/dividends">40 cents per share</a>.
The Board also approved a new share repurchase to buy back an additional&nbsp;$10 billion&nbsp;of its shares over time.
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This supplements the previous authorization, which had approximately&nbsp;$7.6 billion&nbsp;remaining at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
CFO Brice Hill noted that over the past 10 fiscal years, Applied Materials has distributed nearly 90% of free cash flow to shareholders.
Applied Materials <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43711703/applied-materials-announces-first-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">generated&nbsp;$925 million</a>&nbsp;in cash from operations during the January 26, 2025 quarter and held $8.21 billion in cash and equivalents.
Applied Materials reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43741255/applied-materials-navigates-china-slowdown-analysts-see-early-recovery-despite-soft-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter revenue</a> of 7.17 billion, up by 7%, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $7.14 billion. It reported an adjusted EPS of $2.38, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.29.
Applied Materials expects second-quarter revenue of $6.7 billion–$7.5 billion versus the analyst consensus estimate of $7.21 billion. The company expects adjusted EPS of $2.12–$2.48 versus the analyst consensus estimate of $2.30.
Goldman Sachs&#8217; Toshiya Hari noted Applied Materials as a long-term share gainer within the broader Wafer Fab Equipment market.
KeyBanc&#8217;s Steve Barger expects new trade restrictions with China to have a ~$400 million impact in fiscal 2025.
Price Action:&nbsp;AMAT stock is down 2.11% at $152.40 premarket at last check Monday.
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Applied Materials Announces $10B Share Repurchase Authorization And Raises Dividend From $0.40 To $0.46/Share

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Shares of companies with the broader tech sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following a rise in Treasury yields. Investors may be evaluating ongoing global tension related to tariffs and conflict.

Semiconductor and hardware stocks are trading lower after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that Chinese buyers have been ordering Nvidia chips despite U.S. restrictions. Additionally, President Trump confirmed Mar. 4 tariffs, which could drive further trade uncertainty.

Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.45% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.29%. Currently, Applied Mat has a market capitalization of $130.44 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMAT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMAT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $267.33 today based on a price of $160.50 for AMAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Mat's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741011308_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 $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish 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 46 uncommon options trades for Applied Mat.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 52% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 33 are puts, for a total amount of $2,179,215, and 13 are calls, for a total amount of $722,211.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $85.0 to $210.0 for Applied Mat over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Applied Mat options trades today is 747.42 with a total volume of 3,459.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Applied Mat's big money trades within a strike price range of $85.0 to $210.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740765668_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$369.3K</td>
<td>52</td>
<td align="right">313</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$174.3K</td>
<td>81</td>
<td align="right">256</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$7.45</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$157.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">302</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$107.0K</td>
<td>675</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials Inc 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.
In light of the recent options history for Applied Mat, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,982,578, the AMAT's price is down by -0.12%, now at $156.46. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $205.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham persists with their Buy rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $195. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $202. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $235. 
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower in sympathy with Nvidia, which reversed amid a possible selloff after reporting Q4 financial results.

Shares of Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) are trading higher by 2.1% to $169.17 during Wednesday&#8217;s session as investors anticipate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/02/43972061/nvidia-stock-stumbles-into-q4-earnings-can-it-defy-nvda-bears">fourth-quarter earnings</a> from NVIDIA Corp after the market close. The stock is rallying alongside broader strength in the semiconductor sector.
What To Know: Applied Materials, a leading provider of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, supplies fabrication tools essential for AI chip production. As AI adoption accelerates, the demand for high-performance computing and data centers is surging, benefiting Applied Materials.
Read Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43973242/super-micro-stock-soars-on-nasdaq-compliance-but-can-the-rally-hold" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Micro Stock Soars On Nasdaq Compliance, But Can The Rally Hold?</a>
The stock's movement follows reports of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43938959/trump-targets-chinas-tech-sector-with-stricter-biden-era-chip-curbs-it-will-backfire-says-beijing">potential U.S. restrictions</a> on semiconductor exports to China, which could impact global supply chains. However, investors may remain focused on near-term growth, particularly the AI boom fueling semiconductor equipment demand.
Additionally, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43948627/nvidia-stock-quite-cheap-ahead-of-q4-earnings-analyst-says-growth-story-is-intact">large AI investment</a> announcements from Apple Inc and Meta Platforms Inc this week may be buoying the industry. These tech giants are ramping up spending on AI infrastructure, which could translate into increased orders for semiconductor equipment suppliers like Applied Materials.
Expectations for NVIDIA's earnings remain high, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43948627/nvidia-stock-quite-cheap-ahead-of-q4-earnings-analyst-says-growth-story-is-intact">analysts</a> predicting strong AI-driven guidance. Since Applied Materials provides critical manufacturing tools for chipmakers, a bullish NVIDIA outlook could signal continued demand for its products.
Read Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43972821/broadcom-expands-ai-infrastructure-with-pcie-gen-6-partners-with-micron-for-seamless-integration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Broadcom Expands AI Infrastructure With PCIe Gen 6, Partners With Micron for Seamless Integration</a>
<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 &#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, which is trading at $168.56 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.
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 $158.96.

What's Going On With Applied Materials (AMAT) Shares?

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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading higher in anticipation of Nvidia's Q4 earnings which are scheduled to be reported after hours today. Additionally, large AI investment announcements from Apple and Meta this week may be buoying the industry.

Shares of chip stocks are trading lower as the Trump administration reportedly moves to tighten chip restrictions on China. Meanwhile, reports indicate firings at NIST could affect the CHIPS Act, potentially stalling US semiconductor funding. Market sentiment is further weighed down by Microsoft's canceled data center leases and weak consumer data, while investors await Nvidia's earnings for further direction.

In a move to further tighten the noose on China&#8217;s burgeoning tech sector, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering stricter measures on the country&#8217;s semiconductor industry. This move is seen as an extension of efforts initiated under the Joe Biden administration to curb China&#8217;s technological advancement.
What Happened: Trump officials have been in talks with their Japanese and Dutch counterparts to limit the activities of engineers from Tokyo Electron Ltd. and ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) in China, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-25/trump-administration-seeks-more-restrictions-on-china-tech-weighs-nvidia-curbs">reported</a> on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The aim is to get allies on board with the U.S. in imposing similar restrictions on China that have been placed on American semiconductor companies, including 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 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>).
The Trump administration is also exploring stricter controls on the global export of AI chips without a license. Washington&#8217;s broader objective is to hinder China&#8217;s advancement in building a domestic semiconductor industry that could enhance its AI and military capabilities.
According to the publication, implementation of these new regulations may take several months as the Trump administration selects staff for key federal agencies.
The White House did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
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Why It Matters: In response to these reports, Lin Jian, from the Chinese foreign ministry, stated that such actions will obstruct the growth of the global semiconductor industry and also backfire, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, it also remains to be seen if Japan and the Netherlands echo the same thoughts as Trump.
This development comes on the heels of President Trump&#8217;s recent announcement of his intention to impose a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43805852/trump-shakes-global-trade-with-25-auto-chip-and-pharma-tariffs-announcement-asian-stocks-pare-their-five-day-rally">25% tariff on auto imports,</a> chips, and pharmaceuticals. These tariffs, expected to take effect as early as April 2, have already caused a stir in international trade. The latest move to tighten restrictions on China&#8217;s tech sector is seen as a continuation of Trump&#8217;s aggressive trade policies, and could potentially escalate trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
Another report by the South China Morning Post suggests that Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Alibaba (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and ByteDance have significantly increased demand for Nvidia's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) H20 AI chip, driven by the surging popularity of DeepSeek's affordable AI models. This development also comes ahead of the tariffs and chip curbs likely to be imposed by the Trump administration.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Applied Mat. Our analysis of options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) revealed 48 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 60% of traders were bullish, while 31% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 16 were puts, with a value of $1,178,018, and 32 were calls, valued at $1,837,751.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $120.0 and $230.0 for Applied Mat, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Mat's whale trades within a strike price range from $120.0 to $230.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740429941_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$362.2K</td>
<td>754</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$6.85</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$234.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>350</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$138.1K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.1</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$133.3K</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$42.0</td>
<td>$41.4</td>
<td>$42.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$126.0K</td>
<td>158</td>
<td>0</td>
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<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials Inc 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>Where Is Applied Mat Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,474,092, the AMAT's price is down by -1.48%, now at $169.44. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 80 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $205.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $235. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $202. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Applied Mat, maintaining a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Needham continues to hold a Buy rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $195. 
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