Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is included among the 13 Top Tech Stocks Paying Consistent Dividends. Applied Materials (AMAT) Target Raised, but Mizuho Flags China and Intel Risks Photo by Dan Dennis on Unsplash On December 17, Mizuho raised its price target on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) to $245 from $205, while keeping a Neutral rating on the stock. The firm sees more upside heading into 2026 as its outlook for wafer fab equipment spending improves. That stronger WFE backdrop is a pos ...