Applied Materials is a leading provider of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. The company specializes in a range of technologies that enable the fabrication of advanced materials and components, crucial for powering devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Through its innovative solutions, Applied Materials helps manufacturers improve their production processes, enhance the performance of their products, and drive advancements in electronics, renewable energy, and other high-tech sectors. The company's commitment to research and development positions it at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of materials engineering and chip manufacturing. Read More
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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.
Wall Street fought for a fifth consecutive day of gains on Friday, with major indexes edging slightly higher by midday in New York as investors continued to digest the week's significant trade breakthroughs and recalibrate their economic expectations.
Friday's session is showcasing interesting market movements in the S&P500 index, with notable gap up and gap down stocks. Stay updated with the gapping S&P500 stocks in today's session.
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.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its second quarter ended Apr. 27, 2025.
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.
