Applied Materials (AMAT) to Release Earnings on Thursday

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) is anticipated to issue its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 12th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.21 per share and revenue of $6.8791 billion for the quarter. Applied Materials has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.980-2.380 EPS. Parties are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 13th. The manufacturing equipment provider reported $2.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.11 by $0.06. Applied Materials had a return on equity of 39.26% and a net margin of 24.67%.The business had revenue of $6.80 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.68 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.32 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Applied Materials to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $10 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Applied Materials Stock Performance

Shares of AMAT stock opened at $297.60 on Thursday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $285.58 and its 200-day moving average price is $229.79. The stock has a market cap of $236.21 billion, a PE ratio of 34.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.83 and a beta of 1.70. The company has a current ratio of 2.61, a quick ratio of 1.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Applied Materials has a 12 month low of $123.74 and a 12 month high of $344.60.

Applied Materials Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.46 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 19th. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Applied Materials’s payout ratio is presently 21.20%.

Applied Materials News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Applied Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target lift — a recent analyst move raised AMAT’s price target by ~17%, signaling renewed analyst confidence in the company’s medium-term outlook and providing a bullish anchor for investors. Applied Materials (AMAT) price target increased by 17.14% to 329.63
• Positive Sentiment: Street expects Q1 upside — Morgan Stanley published a note expecting Applied to surpass Q1 estimates, reinforcing a near-term earnings beat narrative that can support the stock if results meet or beat. Morgan Stanley expects Applied Materials to surpass Q1 estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings-beat history and growth profile — analysts and Zacks highlight AMAT’s history of beating estimates and its strong growth characteristics, which supports investor expectations for continued outperformance into upcoming reports. Will Applied Materials (AMAT) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/positioning debate — commentary asks whether AMAT is “too late” after a large one‑year gain; these pieces frame investor debate over valuation and rotation rather than providing a clear catalyst. Is It Too Late To Consider Applied Materials (AMAT) After Its 80% One Year Surge?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data appears unreliable — an item flagged a large increase in short interest but reported 0 shares (data anomaly); this is not a clear driver given the suspect numbers and should be treated cautiously.
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy intraday selling despite positive developments — reports note a sharp intraday plunge (midday selling) even though the company had favorable items in its favor; that suggests profit-taking, headline-driven flows or rotation out of chip-capex names pressured the stock. Applied Materials Stock (AMAT) Plunges despite Hopes for a ‘More Constructive Direction’
• Negative Sentiment: Underperforming the broader market on the day — market commentary explains AMAT fell more than the broader indices, consistent with sector rotation and headline-driven volatility that can accelerate declines during high-volume selling days. Here’s Why Applied Materials (AMAT) Fell More Than Broader Market

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on AMAT shares. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Applied Materials from $290.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Citigroup raised their price objective on Applied Materials from $250.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. BNP Paribas Exane raised Applied Materials to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 17th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Applied Materials in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Finally, Evercore ISI reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $290.00 price target on shares of Applied Materials in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Twenty-four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $311.04.

Insider Buying and Selling at Applied Materials

In other Applied Materials news, CAO Adam Sanders sold 609 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $255.53, for a total transaction of $155,617.77. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 4,413 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,127,653.89. This represents a 12.13% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Teri A. Little sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $238.24, for a total transaction of $952,960.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 84,351 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,095,782.24. The trade was a 4.53% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 8,609 shares of company stock worth $2,044,898 over the last ninety days. 0.30% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. raised its position in Applied Materials by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. now owns 2,678 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $548,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC grew its stake in shares of Applied Materials by 3.6% during the third quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 2,225 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $456,000 after buying an additional 77 shares during the last quarter. Visionary Wealth Advisors increased its holdings in shares of Applied Materials by 3.1% in the second quarter. Visionary Wealth Advisors now owns 2,688 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock worth $492,000 after buying an additional 80 shares during the period. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Applied Materials by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. Semmax Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 3,007 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $556,000 after acquiring an additional 119 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PGIM Custom Harvest LLC lifted its stake in shares of Applied Materials by 8.4% in the 3rd quarter. PGIM Custom Harvest LLC now owns 1,536 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider’s stock valued at $314,000 after acquiring an additional 119 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.56% of the company’s stock.

Applied Materials Company Profile

Applied Materials, Inc is a U.S.-based supplier of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat panel displays and other advanced materials. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company designs and sells capital equipment and related technologies that enable production of integrated circuits, display panels and materials used across the electronics supply chain.

Applied Materials’ offerings include process equipment and factory software that support critical steps in device fabrication, such as deposition, etch, implantation, inspection and metrology, as well as systems for packaging and advanced heterogeneous integration.