JHVEPhotoThis week features 7 more dividend increases, including Dividend King Johnson & Johnson's annual increase of 4.2%, which extends its 62-year streak! This simply remarkable company has rewarded shareholders with growing payouts since the early 1960s. The other companies on the list have streaks ranging from 7 to 21 years. Together, they feature an average increase of 6.3% and a median of 3.9%. I invest in companies that consistently increase their dividends. By monitoring these companies, I've p ...

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2024 results on May 16.For the fiscal second quarter, AMAT expects net sales of $6.50 billion (+/-$400 million). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $6.51 billion, suggesting a decline of 1.8% from the year-ago quarter’s reading.Applied Materials projects non-GAAP earnings of $1.79-$2.15 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pinned at $1.96 per share, indicating a decline of 2% from the year-ago quarte ...

The upcoming report from Applied Materials (AMAT) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $1.96 per share, indicating a decline of 2% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $6.51 billion, representing a decrease of 1.8% year over year.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.Prior to ...

AP Photo/Richard DrewCopyright 2013 AP. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.The coming week is OPEX (options expiration week) in May. This has been one of the less bullish such weeks among the 12 months in any year since 1985. A market consolidation is expected in the week followed by a rally into the end of the month. June appears bearish. A down June would complete the second quarter correction.Applied Materials Applied Materials reports after the ...

The semiconductor industry remains a bedrock for technological innovation, powering countless devices, and driving advancements in sectors like artificial intelligence (AI). This presents the case for the best semiconductor stocks to buy in May. Demand for cutting-edge chips, fueled by AI, cloud computing, electric vehicles (EVs) and 5G connectivity presents significant opportunities. Additionally, a rebound in the semiconductor equipment market and easing supply chain constraints is a positive tailwind for ...

We are in the last leg of the first-quarter earnings season. This is the last big week of this reporting cycle. Earnings results are so far better than expected. Overall results and management guidance will be crucial for market participants to gauge the health of the U.S. economy.As of May 8, 440 companies on the S&P 500 Index reported their financial numbers. Total earnings for these 400 index members increased 5% from the same period last year on 4.2% higher revenues, with 78% beating EPS estimates and 6 ...

The world of nanotechnology relies on the mastery of the molecular scale. Thus, companies that thrive on the production of materials and chemical interactions at the atomic level could someday hold the keys to our economic future. Yet, many of these under-the-radar nanotech stocks don’t get much attention in the media, mostly due to a lack of landmark newsThat’s odd when you consider that predictions for the global nanotechnology market say it could reach $332.73 billion by 2032. Moreover, nanotechnology ha ...

Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when Applied Materials (AMAT) reports results for the quarter ended April 2024. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 16, 2024, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than exp ...

The most recent trading session ended with Applied Materials (AMAT) standing at $207.32, reflecting a -0.74% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.13%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.08%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.1%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the maker of chipmaking equipment had lost 0.09% over the past month. This has lagged the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 0.89% and was narrower th ...

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Applied Materials (AMAT) . This company, which is in the Zacks Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.When looking at the last two reports, this maker of chipmaking equipment has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates ...