Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. increased its position in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT – Free Report) by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 234,612 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,400 shares during the period. Applied Materials accounts for about 0.9% of Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.’s holdings, making the stock its 25th biggest position. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.’s holdings in Applied Materials were worth $119,976,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in AMAT. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Applied Materials during the second quarter worth $4,005,000. Caldwell Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Applied Materials in the 2nd quarter worth $1,589,000. CX Institutional boosted its position in shares of Applied Materials by 333.3% in the 3rd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 25,853 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $12,631,000 after purchasing an additional 19,886 shares in the last quarter. Evolve Private Wealth LLC grew its stake in Applied Materials by 59.0% during the 1st quarter. Evolve Private Wealth LLC now owns 2,875 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $983,000 after buying an additional 1,067 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its position in Applied Materials by 3.0% during the 2nd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,008,591 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $729,211,000 after buying an additional 28,982 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 80.56% of the company’s stock.
Key Applied Materials News
Here are the key news stories impacting Applied Materials this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AI and semiconductor demand remain key growth drivers. Analysts and commentary highlighted Applied Materials’ improving revenue trajectory, dependable earnings, and exposure to rising chip complexity and artificial-intelligence infrastructure spending relative to peers such as Qualcomm, Marvell Technology, Lam Research, and KLA. Applied Materials vs. Qualcomm revenue trends Applied Materials vs. Marvell Technology revenue trends
- Positive Sentiment: AGS momentum could support recurring revenue. Applied Materials’ Applied Global Services business is gaining support from AI-enabled services, fab utilization, and recurring customer revenue, with growth potential extending through 2030. Can Applied Materials sustain AGS momentum?
- Positive Sentiment: UCLA partnership strengthens long-term innovation prospects. Applied Materials and UCLA Engineering will collaborate at the EPIC Center to accelerate the commercialization of semiconductor research, potentially shortening the path from laboratory breakthroughs to high-volume manufacturing. Applied Materials and UCLA Engineering partnership
- Neutral Sentiment: TSMC’s planned capital spending is a demand positive, but not an immediate catalyst. An Applied Materials veteran said TSMC may still be underbuilding despite potential capital expenditures of up to $64 billion, underscoring continued equipment demand while also raising questions about investment timing. TSMC capital spending outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and market weakness pressured the stock. Reports of insider share sales added a near-term sentiment headwind, while AMAT declined more than the broader market. The move comes despite the company’s strong fundamentals, including recent earnings and revenue beats, leaving valuation sensitivity as another potential concern. Applied Materials insider selling Applied Materials market performance
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Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, CAO Adam Sanders sold 725 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $544.56, for a total transaction of $394,806.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 3,181 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,732,245.36. This trade represents a 18.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Brice Hill sold 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $479.25, for a total value of $3,594,375.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 128,613 shares in the company, valued at $61,637,780.25. This represents a 5.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 9,225 shares of company stock valued at $4,454,181 in the last three months. 0.30% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Applied Materials Stock Down 2.1%
Applied Materials stock opened at $509.57 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $404.39 billion, a PE ratio of 43.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.60. Applied Materials, Inc. has a 12 month low of $203.40 and a 12 month high of $739.67. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $488.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $481.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 2.42 and a quick ratio of 1.79.
Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 13th. The manufacturing equipment provider reported $3.50 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.40 by $0.10. Applied Materials had a net margin of 30.05% and a return on equity of 38.02%. The business had revenue of $9.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.99 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.48 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 24.8% on a year-over-year basis. Applied Materials has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 3.820-4.220 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Applied Materials, Inc. will post 12.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Applied Materials Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 19th will be issued a $0.53 dividend. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 19th. Applied Materials’s dividend payout ratio is presently 18.28%.
Applied Materials Profile
Applied Materials, Inc is a global supplier of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat-panel displays and other advanced electronic products. Its technologies help customers build and enhance materials at the nanoscale, supporting processes such as deposition, etching, inspection, metrology and packaging.
The company’s offerings include semiconductor manufacturing systems, process-control and inspection equipment, and services designed to improve the performance, productivity and longevity of production equipment.
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