Stellar Q1 Results Drive Rankings ShiftThe ranking improvement moves the company into the top 10% of its peer group, driven by record-breaking operational efficiency and an aggressive pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.The primary catalyst for the rankings jump was a decisive first-quarter beat, where Applied Materials reported revenue of $7.01 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $6.87 billion.Despite a slight year-over-year revenue dip, the company's internal efficiency remains h ...