Applied Materials Stock News

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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT ) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Dickerson - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Stacy Rasgon - Bernstein Research Stacy Rasgon My guest today, Gary Dickerson, the President and CEO of Applied Materials. Before I start, I want to mention if you have questi...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that members of management will participate in fireside chats at upcoming investor conferences.

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Applied Materials delivered an in-line quarter, but lacked the upside surprises seen in peers like KLAC and LRCX. DRAM revenue declined YoY despite HBM demand expectations, raising concerns about the durability of that growth driver. China revenue dropped to 25%, helping de-risk exposure but still posing a major geopolitical risk.

Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT, ETR:AP2) topped Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit as strong demand for advanced semiconductors helped offset weakness in memory chips and trade-related headwinds in China. Adjusted earnings per share rose 14% to $2.39 in the fiscal second quarter ended April 28, surpassing analysts' average estimate of $2.31, according to LSEG data.

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 15, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Liz Morali - Vice President, Investor Relations Gary Dickerson - President and Chief Executive Officer Brice Hill - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Stacy Rasgon - Bernstein Research Vivek Arya - Bank of America CJ Muse - Cantor Fitzg...

Applied Materials, Inc. reported Q2 earnings after the close Thursday. AMAT stock is dropping after hours despite continued improvement in financials and solid guidance. I think any post-earnings dips should be considered buying opportunities for long-term focused investors, though the short-term could be volatile.