MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 6h ago
Two Reasons To Rethink Applied Materials Stock NowYahoo Finance report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why AMAT Stock dropped -7.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$390.09 -7.49% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $384.09
Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $334.63B
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As of 2026-11-02, Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $390.09 (-7.49% 1D, market cap $334.63B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, AMAT ranks #132 in composite RQD confidence.
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Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), AMAT carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 47.8x, gross margin of 48.7%, and ROIC of 24.5%. By comparison, TXN (Texas Instruments Incorporated) holds a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 57.2x, ROIC 17.9%, cap $285.96B) and ARM (Arm Holdings plc) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.7%, cap $243.42B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMAT leads on earnings multiple (47.8x) while AMAT leads on capital efficiency (24.5% ROIC).
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Per AMAT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-26, CIK 0000006951), Applied Materials Inc. generated $28.37B in revenue (+4.4% YoY), $7.00B in net income, and $5.70B in free cash flow against $37.64B in total assets and $6.45B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (49% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $384.08 (-1.54%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 20.1% FCF Margin
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AMAT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY AMAT SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (27% of score)
Altman Z-Score 16.63 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (24% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 20.1% FCF Margin ($5.70B FCF) & 48.7% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (46.1) create a -10 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B+$464.24-12.8% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B$404.98-2.2% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B$395.93-1.5% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C+$390.09+1.6% Hist 90D α
67
Trajectory: B+ (75) → C+ (67)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the AMAT Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, AMAT faces multiple-compression risk if 47.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Priced at 48x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($455.00) or 200D SMA ($445.49) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($405.89) toward Bear Floor ($316.59).
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Why AMAT Stock dropped -7.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) dropped -7.49% to $390.09, trading at 35% of its 52-week range ($203.4 – $739.67). Solid 49% profit margin (25% return on capital), mixed timing at 48x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 35% of its 52-week range ($203.4 – $739.67) with RSI-14 at 46.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.7% around $390.09 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 48.7% gross margin and $5.7B annual free cash flow.
Live AMAT Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIRETrefis • 9h ago
Has Buying Applied Materials Stock’s Dips Paid Off?Trefis report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRERealMoney Pro • 12h ago
Chart of the Day: Applied Materials Follows the Rest of Semi StocksRealMoney Pro report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREBarchart.com • 15h ago
Applied Materials Just Opened a $5 Billion R&D Center. What That Actually Means for AMAT Stock.Barchart.com report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREThe Motley Fool • 18h ago
Why Applied Materials Sank TodayThe Motley Fool report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 21h ago
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should KnowYahoo Finance report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRETrefis • 1d ago
Applied Materials Stock: 9 Straight Red Days, Down 25%Trefis report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Is Applied Materials (AMAT) A Bargain Following Its EPIC Center Launch?Yahoo Finance report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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AMAT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -0.33%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $416.0H $421.7L $390.1C $390.1VOL 6.70M
RES: $536.9SUP: $365.5SMA50: $455.0SMA200: $445.5
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AMAT Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
35.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +4.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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AMAT → TSM Confirmed Filing
Applied Materials supplies epitaxial deposition, PVD/CVD, CMP planarization, and backside power delivery tools as TSMC transitions from FinFET (N3) to Gate-All-Around nanosheet (N2).
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🏛️ ENACTED_FINAL_RULE: BIS Export Administration Regulations: Advanced AI Compute & HBM Semiconductor Controls (Department of Commerce — Bureau of Industry and Security (15 CFR Parts 734, 740, 744))
🏛️ ENACTED_FINAL_RULE: CHIPS Direct Funding Agreements & Treasury Section 48D 25% Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit (Department of Commerce (CHIPS Program Office) & U.S. Treasury / IRS (26 CFR Part 1, TD 10009))
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (AMAT)
Technology Rank #132 of 714
⚔️ TXN vs AMAT Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (AMAT vs. TXN, ARM, INTC, ADI)
Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) ranks #132 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #15 by equity capitalization ($334.63B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AMAT leads on earnings valuation at 47.8x trailing P/E, while AMAT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 24.5% ROIC and 48.7% gross margin. TXN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 79/100 (B+) compared with AMAT at 67/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Applied Materials Inc. | C+ | 67/100 | 47.8x | 48.7% | 24.5% | -7.49% | $334.63B | Benchmark Subject |
| TXN Texas Instruments Incorporated | B+ | 79/100 | 57.2x | 57.0% | 17.9% | -3.40% | $285.96B | /txn-vs-amat → |
| ARM Arm Holdings plc | D+ | 58/100 | — | 96.0% | 3.7% | -9.97% | $243.42B | /arm-vs-amat → |
| INTC Intel Corporation | D- | 42/100 | — | 34.8% | -1.2% | -28.58% | $486.60B | /intc-vs-amat → |
| ADI Analog Devices Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 92.6x | 61.5% | 6.1% | -3.73% | $209.95B | /adi-vs-amat → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-26 • CIK 0000006951In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-26), Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) reported GAAP revenue of $28.37B (+4.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $27.18B , and +7.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $7.00B, operating cash flow of $7.96B, and free cash flow of $5.70B (-23.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, AMAT closed FY2025 with $37.64B in total assets against $6.45B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 16.63, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-10-26 | $28.37B | $7.00B | $7.96B | $5.70B | $37.64B | $6.45B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-10-27 | $27.18B | $7.18B | $8.68B | $7.49B | $33.34B | $5.46B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-10-29 | $26.52B | $6.86B | $8.70B | $7.51B | $184.05B | $43.07B |
3. AMAT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs AMAT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $390.09 (-7.49% 1D, market cap $334.63B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, AMAT ranks #132 in composite RQD confidence.
How does AMAT compare to TXN and ARM in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), AMAT carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 47.8x, gross margin of 48.7%, and ROIC of 24.5%. By comparison, TXN (Texas Instruments Incorporated) holds a B+ grade (79/100 RQD, P/E 57.2x, ROIC 17.9%, cap $285.96B) and ARM (Arm Holdings plc) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.7%, cap $243.42B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMAT leads on earnings multiple (47.8x) while AMAT leads on capital efficiency (24.5% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for AMAT?
Per AMAT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-26, CIK 0000006951), Applied Materials Inc. generated $28.37B in revenue (+4.4% YoY), $7.00B in net income, and $5.70B in free cash flow against $37.64B in total assets and $6.45B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (49% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is AMAT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
AMAT last traded at $390.09 (-7.49% on volume of 10,283,492 shares), positioning the stock -14.27% below its 50-day simple moving average ($455.00) and -12.44% below its 200-day simple moving average ($445.49). Across its 52-week range of $203.40 to $739.67, AMAT sits at the 34.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.7% ($360.05 to $420.13).
AMAT Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is AMAT stock moving today?
Why AMAT Stock dropped -7.49% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 49% profit margin (25% return on capital), mixed timing at 48x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 67/100 (C+)
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AMAT — Applied Materials Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, AMAT scores 67 out of 100, earning a C+ and the verdict label "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20 (ROIC 24.5%; FCF yield 1.7%); Whale 13F Flow 11/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 12/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 10/20 (Beta 1.29; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 16.63; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.3). The strongest pillar is forensic balance-sheet quality, which indicates low financial-distress risk per the source metrics. The weakest pillar is macro regime fit, reflecting the above-market beta of 1.29, which implies the stock may amplify broader market moves. The fundamental pillar is solid on returns but the 1.7% FCF yield, set against a P/E (TTM) of 47.8 per the market data, signals that the valuation already embeds substantial expected growth, leaving less margin for error. The verdict label itself frames the stock as neutral with breakout potential rather than a clear accumulation signal. This is an analytical framing of the source data, not personalized advice.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $28368.0M | $8289.0M | $6998.0M | N/A | $5698.0M | $7218.0M | $6453.0M |
| FY 2024 | $27176.0M | $7867.0M | $7177.0M | N/A | $7487.0M | $6264.0M | $5461.0M |
| FY 2023 | $26517.0M | $7654.0M | $6856.0M | N/A | $7506.7M | N/A | $43066.7M |
Per the market data, gross margin is 48.7%, operating margin 29.2%, and net margin 24.7%, with ROIC at 24.5%. Per the forensic pillar in the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 16.63 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8 of 9, with Debt/Equity at 0.3. Reported revenue and net income rose from FY2023 to FY2025 while FCF declined from FY2024 to FY2025. FY2023 debt of $43066.7M differs sharply from the later periods and the source does not explain the difference.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news wire, six headlines reference AMAT, including coverage on market action, a reported $5 billion R&D center, and a same-day share decline. Headline sources include Yahoo Finance, Trefis, RealMoney Pro, Barchart.com, and The Motley Fool. One item is flagged as a CATALYST, while the others are flagged as MARKET WIRE. The source does not provide the body text of these articles, so specific claims within them cannot be verified here. Per the Butterfly graph, the next catalyst identified is "Applied Materials Semiconductor Systems Foundry/Logic Bookings & TSMC N2 Ramp Update." Risk watch items per the graph include BIS export-control restrictions on Chinese mature-node fab sales and the competing explanation of wafer fab reuse or export-license revocations. No proprietary signals are listed.
Open Questions
- What drove the FY2023 debt figure of $43066.7M, and why is cash not reported for that year?
- Why is EPS reported as N/A for all three periods when TTM EPS is listed as 8.82?
- Why did FCF decline from $7487.0M in FY2024 to $5698.0M in FY2025 while net income declined less sharply?
- What do the institutional and insider flow data specifically show, given the RQD pillar scores but no holder detail?
- What is the body content of the recent news items, and does the same-day share decline noted in the headlines reflect a company-specific event?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 6h ago
Two Reasons To Rethink Applied Materials Stock Now Yahoo Finance report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Trefis • 9h ago
Has Buying Applied Materials Stock’s Dips Paid Off? Trefis report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE RealMoney Pro • 12h ago
Chart of the Day: Applied Materials Follows the Rest of Semi Stocks RealMoney Pro report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Barchart.com • 15h ago
Applied Materials Just Opened a $5 Billion R&D Center. What That Actually Means for AMAT Stock. Barchart.com report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE The Motley Fool • 18h ago
Why Applied Materials Sank Today The Motley Fool report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 21h ago
Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know Yahoo Finance report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Trefis • 1d ago
Applied Materials Stock: 9 Straight Red Days, Down 25% Trefis report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
Is Applied Materials (AMAT) A Bargain Following Its EPIC Center Launch? Yahoo Finance report covering Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is AMAT (C+ • RQD 67/100) a Buy at $421.66?
Welcome to the AMAT (Applied Materials Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 67/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Semiconductors. Bulls point to capital efficiency (24.5% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (47.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $337.33 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $421.66 Pump the brakes on AMAT — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on AMAT, but look at what you are paying: 47.8x trailing P/E with 48.7% gross margins. Unless Applied Materials Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $497.56 (+18.0%)
Spot @ $421.66 AMAT cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on AMAT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Semiconductors and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $421.66 (52-wk range $203.40 - $739.67), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.