Applied Materials (AMAT)

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Shares of semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) fell 6% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing first 2025 quarter results: its revenue was in line and its inventory levels slightly increased. On the other hand, Applied Materials beat analysts' EPS and adjusted operating income estimates this quarter. Zooming out, we think this was a mixed quarter. The market seemed to be hoping for more.

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Shares of Applied Materials fall after reporting Q2 results. Analysts maintain Buy ratings, but lower price targets.

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A beat on earnings, soaring margins, and fresh buyback authorizations weren't enough for investors of Applied Materials Inc., as they remain fixated on China, volatility, and a widening guidance.

U.S. stocks experienced mixed trading on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.65% to 42,322.75, while the S&P 500 gained 0.41% to 5,916.93. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined nearly 0.2% to 19,112.32. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:

CEO Gary Dickerson said the company is well positioned at major technology inflections in fast-growing market areas, which supports its multi-year growth trajectory.

Semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 6.8% year on year to $7.1 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $7.2 billion, coming in 0.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.39 per share was 3.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Applied Materials reported second-quarter revenue of $7.1 billion, missing analyst estimates of $7.13 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.

Applied Materials beat expectations for earnings in its fiscal second quarter but sales were a tad light. AMAT stock fell.

U.S. stocks traded mixed Thursday, with major indices posting timid midday gains as investors digested fresh economic data revealing signs of consumer strain and disinflationary pressure stemming from April's tariff escalation.

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