Applied Materials Inc [AMAT] is -14.02% lower this YTD. Is it still time to buy?

Applied Materials Inc [NASDAQ: AMAT] loss -2.84% on the last trading session, reaching $187.14 price per share at the time.

Applied Materials Inc represents 802.50 million in outstanding shares, while the company has a total market value of $150.18 billion with the latest information. AMAT stock price has been found in the range of $185.13 to $192.5.

If compared to the average trading volume of 6.97M shares, AMAT reached a trading volume of 7055041 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.

Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Applied Materials Inc [AMAT]:

Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for AMAT shares is $201.93 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on AMAT stock is a recommendation set at 1.76. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.

Goldman have made an estimate for Applied Materials Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Buy, with their previous recommendation back on July 10, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on July 07, 2025, representing the official price target for Applied Materials Inc stock. On May 16, 2025, analysts decreased their price target for AMAT shares from 225 to 220.

The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 7.92, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 8.41. Price to Free Cash Flow for AMAT in the course of the last twelve months was 25.62 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 1.76.

Trading performance analysis for AMAT stock

Applied Materials Inc [AMAT] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -6.10. With this latest performance, AMAT shares gained by 10.43% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -2.56% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 15.07% in the past year of trading.

Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for AMAT stock in for the last two-week period is set at 51.70, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 4.78, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 4.86 for Applied Materials Inc [AMAT]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 176.21, while it was recorded at 191.50 for the last single week of trading, and 171.06 for the last 200 days.

Applied Materials Inc [AMAT]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis

Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Applied Materials Inc [AMAT] shares currently have an operating margin of 29.67% and a Gross Margin at 48.14%. Applied Materials Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 24.07%.

Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis

According to recent financial data for Applied Materials Inc. ( AMAT), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 36.37%, highlighting impressive shareholder gains. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 20.61%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Applied Materials Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 27.30%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.

Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics

Based on Applied Materials Inc’s (AMAT) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.35%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.

Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics

From an operational efficiency perspective, Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $189355.74 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 2.46% and a Quick Ratio of 1.76%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.

Applied Materials Inc [AMAT]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis

The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for AMAT. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Applied Materials Inc go to 8.61%.

An analysis of Institutional ownership at Applied Materials Inc [AMAT]

There are presently around $83.46%, or 83.69% of AMAT stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of AMAT stocks are: BLACKROCK INC. with ownership of 79.11 million shares, which is approximately 9.5775%. VANGUARD GROUP INC, holding 76.12 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$17.96 billion in AMAT stocks shares; and VANGUARD GROUP INC, currently with $$9.0 billion in AMAT stock with ownership which is approximately 4.6169%.

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