Applied Materials Stock Slides as Earnings Miss Expectations, China Sales Decline

Applied Materials (AMAT) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that missed analysts’ expectations, sending shares lower after the bell Thursday despite a revenue beat. The semiconductor equipment maker saw revenue grow 5% year-over-year to $7.05 billion, above the analyst consensus from Visible Alpha. However, net income at$1.73 billion or $2.09 per share was down from$2 billion or $2.38 per share a year earlier and fell short of expectations.  Looking ahead, Applied Materials said it anticipates first ...