Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Applied Materials' Report

Core Insights - Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is a leading supplier of manufacturing equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and related industries, with a market cap of $182.2 billion [1] - The company is expected to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 soon, with analysts predicting a profit of $2.11 per share, a decrease of 9.1% from the previous year [2] - For the full fiscal year 2025, analysts forecast an EPS of $9.36, reflecting an 8.2% increase from $8.65 in fiscal 2024, with a slight rise to $9.42 expected in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - AMAT's stock has increased by 24.5% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 16.9% gains but underperforming the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's 28.1% gains [4] - Following the release of better-than-expected Q3 results, AMAT's stock dropped by 14.1% due to disappointing Q4 guidance, despite revenue growth of 7.7% year over year to $7.3 billion [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on AMAT stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating from 35 analysts; 18 recommend "Strong Buy," 3 suggest "Moderate Buy," 13 give a "Hold," and 1 recommends "Strong Sell" [6] - AMAT currently trades above its mean price target of $218.67, with a Street-high price target of $265 indicating a potential upside of 15.8% [6]