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Applied Mat (NASDAQ:AMAT) Stock, Chaîne d'Options

Applied Mat

Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>127.9K</td>
<td>175.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>22.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$237.50</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$99.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>810</td>
<td>895</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TXN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>780</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWRE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$37.2K</td>
<td>677</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>340</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 1485 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 127937 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 175511 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.5K, with a price of $825.0 per contract. There were 2742 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22668 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $237.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 1846 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8184 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 10575 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7292 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 95 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $273.0 per contract. There were 5213 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1987 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.0K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 5341 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1973 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $296.0 per contract. There were 810 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 895 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TXN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 1159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 780 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GWRE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.2K, with a price of $2480.0 per contract. There were 677 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 4367 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Applied Mat.
Looking at options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) we detected 24 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 33% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 58% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 11 are puts, for a total amount of $794,850 and 13, calls, for a total amount of $676,679.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $110.0 to $250.0 for Applied Mat over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Applied Mat's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Applied Mat's significant trades, within a strike price range of $110.0 to $250.0, over the past month.
<h3>Applied Mat Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729266334_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$96.9K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>596</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>702</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$93.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$91.2K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.05</td>
<td>$9.14</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$90.9K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>270</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Applied Mat, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Applied Mat Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,115,067, with AMAT's price up by 1.36%, positioned at $185.73.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 27 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Applied Mat</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $225.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $250. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $225. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $190. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on Applied Mat with a target price of $235. 
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Live On CNBC, Jim Lebenthal Announces Bought More Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) shares are trading higher by 1.44% to $187.25 during Thursday&#8217;s session. Shares of several semiconductor and chip companies saw a lift on Thursday following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/24/10/41383732/stock-of-the-day-taiwan-semiconductor-breaks-out-as-buyers-push-prices-higher">strong earnings report</a> from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
What Happened: TSMC's impressive quarterly results, driven by a 39% revenue increase year-over-year and strong demand for advanced chips, fueled positive sentiment across the semiconductor industry, benefiting companies like Applied Materials.
As a leading supplier of equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing, Applied Materials is closely tied to the fortunes of chipmakers like TSMC. With TSMC ramping up production of its advanced 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer chips to meet surging demand in AI and smartphones, the demand for Applied Materials' tools is expected to grow. 
The company plays a critical role in enabling the production of these next-generation chips, positioning it to capitalize on the ongoing expansion in high-performance chip manufacturing.
TSMC's stronger-than-expected guidance for the next quarter further bolstered optimism in the sector. As a result, Applied Materials&#8217; stock rose in early trading, as investors anticipate robust demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, driven by the growth in AI and advanced data processing technologies.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41379867/european-central-bank-lowers-interest-rates-again-first-back-to-back-cuts-in-13-years">European Central Bank Lowers Interest Rates Again, First Back-To-Back Cuts In 13 Years</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMAT Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Applied Materials&#8217; case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMAT has a 52-week high of $255.89 and a 52-week low of $129.23.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Applied Mat. Our analysis of options history for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 54% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $280,912, and 6 were calls, valued at $396,005.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $175.0 and $210.0 for Applied Mat, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Applied Mat's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Applied Mat's whale activity within a strike price range from $175.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Applied Mat Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729086400_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$12.65</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$129.3K</td>
<td>627</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$16.05</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$15.15</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$128.7K</td>
<td>989</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.65</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$90.3K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$85.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">367</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>214</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">101</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
<h3>Applied Mat's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 291,387, the price of AMAT is up by 0.55%, reaching $192.07.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 29 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Applied Mat</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $217.0.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $190. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Applied Mat, targeting a price of $235. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $185. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Applied Mat, which currently sits at a price target of $225. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In AMAT Options

In the current market session, Applied Mat Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) stock price is at $193.37, after a 9.59% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 2.53%, and in the past year, by 36.71%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729017925_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Applied Mat P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 83.3 in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, Applied Mat Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 24.04. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729017925_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Applied Mat

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) shares are trading lower by 10.2% to $192.15 Tuesday afternoon, in possible sympathy with ASML, which fell after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41339229/asml-earnings-leak-sparks-broad-semiconductor-sell-off-sector-down-sharply-as-dutch-chipmaker-lo">issuing soft guidance</a>. Some stocks in the industry may also be down on reports indicating the U.S. is discussing curbing chip exports to some countries.
What&#8217;s Happening: ASML's early release of its third-quarter earnings report, combined with a downgraded 2025 sales outlook, sent shockwaves through the broader semiconductor industry, including Applied Materials.
ASML's revised sales guidance, which lowered its 2025 revenue expectations to a range of €30 billion to €35 billion ($32.7 billion to $38.2 billion), down from the previously anticipated €30 billion to €40 billion, raised concerns about slower-than-expected recovery in key market segments. 
While ASML highlighted ongoing demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chips, it also pointed to lagging recovery in other critical markets, leading to customer caution in the face of prolonged macroeconomic uncertainty.
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For Applied Materials, which relies heavily on global chipmakers to invest in new semiconductor fabrication technologies, the news from ASML is particularly concerning. 
Both companies are integral to the global semiconductor supply chain, with Applied Materials specializing in materials engineering solutions for advanced chips, including the deposition and patterning processes essential for next-generation semiconductors.
Any slowdown in the broader chip equipment market, as signaled by ASML's cautious outlook, directly impacts Applied Materials&#8217; future revenue prospects.
What Else: The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical, and companies like Applied Materials are deeply intertwined with capital expenditure cycles of chipmakers. 
With ASML reducing its outlook, there are now heightened fears of a broader pullback in spending across the industry, potentially affecting Applied Materials' orders for the advanced tools needed to produce increasingly complex semiconductor designs, such as those used in AI and high-performance computing.
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Applied Materials, as a key player in this sector, was not immune to this downturn, exacerbating concerns over the timing of the industry's recovery from previous supply chain disruptions and weaker demand from sectors such as consumer electronics.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMAT Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Applied Materials&#8217; case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMAT has a 52-week high of $255.89 and a 52-week low of $129.23.

Why Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Is Getting Hammered

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>18.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>32.4K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$59.3K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$32.0K</td>
<td>16.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>$96.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>605</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td>524</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>443</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>474</td>
<td>416</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ERIC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>74</td>
<td>405</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>275</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $137.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.4K, with a price of $177.0 per contract. There were 4396 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18654 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 80 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.4K, with a price of $705.0 per contract. There were 32461 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 69 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.3K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 6009 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2619 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 178 contract(s) at a $41.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.0K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 16457 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1288 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 66 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 220 contract(s) at a $154.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.8K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 1320 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 605 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.2K, with a price of $1085.0 per contract. There were 15619 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 524 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.0K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 1180 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 443 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $475.0 per contract. There were 474 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 416 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ERIC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIC#NASDAQ">ERIC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 404 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $70.0 per contract. There were 74 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 405 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 31 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 87 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 4641 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ENPH

ERIC

PLTR

Shares of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) plunged by over 16% on Tuesday morning trading in New York following an accidental early release of the company&#8217;s third-quarter earnings report, sending shockwaves <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">through the semiconductor sector. </a>
The Dutch semiconductor equipment giant saw its stock drop sharply after lowering its 2025 sales outlook, casting a shadow over heightened future growth prospects. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ASML Lowers 2025 Sales Forecast</h3>
ASML's third-quarter report, published a day ahead of schedule, revealed a significant revision to its 2025 net sales guidance, now projected between 30 billion euros and 35 billion euros ($32.7 billion to $38.2 billion) — a reduction from the previously stated range of 30 billion euros to 40 billion euros. 
This downgrade in outlook is driven by slower-than-expected recovery in key market segments, despite strong growth from artificial intelligence investments.
&#8220;While there continue to be strong developments and upside potential in AI, other market segments are taking longer to recover. It now appears the recovery is more gradual than previously expected. This is expected to continue in 2025, which is leading to customer cautiousness,&#8221; said ASML president and CEO Christophe Fouquet.
&#8220;We expect our 2025 total net sales to grow to a range between 30-35 billion euros, which is the lower half of the range that we provided at our Investor Day,&#8221; the CEO said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ASML&#8217;s Q3 Results: Solid Performance, But Outlook Sours</h3>
For Q3 2024, ASML reported total net sales of 7.5 billion euros, surpassing analyst expectations of 7.12 billion euros. 
Net income reached 2.1 billion euros, with a gross margin of 50.8%. The company&#8217;s quarterly net bookings came in at 2.6 billion euros. Importantly, 1.4 billion euros of the bookings were for EUV (extreme ultraviolet) systems, indicating ongoing demand for advanced chip manufacturing equipment.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, ASML expects total net sales to land between 8.8 billion euros and 9.2 billion euros with a gross margin between 49% and 50%. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance, projecting total sales of around 28 billion euros. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sector-Wide Impact: Chip Stocks Slide</h3>
The negative reaction to ASML's earnings leak rippled across the broader semiconductor sector, dragging down other major players. 
By midday Tuesday, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) was down 3.7%, marking its worst trading session in over a month. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>) dropped by over 4%, as investor sentiment soured on chip-related stocks.
Here's a look at the worst-performing semiconductor stocks by 11:40 a.m. ET:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>1-day % chg</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ASML Holding N.V. </td>
<td>-16.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>-9.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</td>
<td>-8.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</td>
<td>-7.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Onto Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONTO#NASDAQ">ONTO</a>)</td>
<td>-7.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</td>
<td>-6.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>-5.52%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Shares of chip stocks are trading lower in sympathy with ASML, which fell after issuing soft guidance. Some stocks in the sector may also be down on reports indicating the US is discussing curbing chip exports to some countries.

Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini maintains Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $215 to $190.

Price Target

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Applied Mat, Lowers Price Target to $190

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AMAT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Applied Mat.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 54% bullish and 36%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $95,000, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $3,101,604.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $190.0 to $250.0 for Applied Mat over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Applied Mat options trades today is 1303.4 with a total volume of 1,425.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Applied Mat's big money trades within a strike price range of $190.0 to $250.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Applied Mat Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728571676_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$53.7</td>
<td>$51.95</td>
<td>$53.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$1.4M</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">141</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$53.75</td>
<td>$53.15</td>
<td>$53.75</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$827.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">141</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">443</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$53.0</td>
<td>$53.0</td>
<td>$53.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$233.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">141</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$53.75</td>
<td>$53.15</td>
<td>$53.75</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$209.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">141</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">577</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$53.25</td>
<td>$53.25</td>
<td>$53.25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$186.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">141</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">79</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Applied Mat</h3>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Applied Mat, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Applied Mat</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 730,958, the AMAT's price is down by -1.23%, now at $202.53. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 35 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Applied Mat</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $227.4.
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), although not a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-stocks-does-nancy-pelosi-own">prolific stock trader like former House Speaker </a>and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif), is relatively active in churning her portfolio. A filing by the firebrand Republican earlier this week showed that she picked up some key tech stocks and also bought Treasury bills.
Greene Increases Chip Exposure: Greene picked up stocks of major chip-equipment makers, including Dutch company ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) and its U.S. peers Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) and Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>). She has bought shares worth $1,001-$15,000 in each of these companies.
&nbsp;The disclosure was made as a mandatory requirement necessitated by the &#8220;Stock Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act.&#8221; This act mandates U.S. lawmakers to publicly disclose financial transactions within 45 days of occurrence, typically within a value range.
Semiconductor equipment makers may be one way of gaining exposure to the hot-and-happening AI chip stocks that have run up sharply this year. As opposed to Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) year-to-date gain of 168%, Applied Materials has advanced a more modest 27%, Lam Research about 9.5% and ASML 12.4%.
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JPMorgan Snapped Up Ahead Of Earnings: Green also picked up $1,000 to $15,000 worth of shares of big bank JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>). The company is due to report its third-quarter results before the market opens on Friday, with analysts&#8217; modeling earnings per share of $4.01, down from $4.33 reported for the year-ago quarter. Analysts, on average, expect 5% year-over-year revenue growth to $41.65 billion.
Other Purchases: The congresswoman&#8217;s other purchases include:
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<li>Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>): $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>): $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>): $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): $1,001 to $15,000</li>
<li>Visa, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): $1,001 to $15,000</li>
</ul>
Greene also bought U.S. Treasury bills amounting to $50,001 to $100,000.
All the transactions reported were made on Oct. 4
The congresswoman&#8217;s trades assume importance as the broader S&amp;P 500 Index is at a record high. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, rose 0.69% to $577.14 on Wednesday, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C J Muse reiterates Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $250 price target.

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Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.73%. Currently, Applied Mat has a market capitalization of $165.85 billion. 
Buying $100 In AMAT: If an investor had bought $100 of AMAT stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,470.70 today based on a price of $200.31 for AMAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Applied Mat's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728313217_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Applied Mat 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

A hotter-than-expected jobs report spurred a premarket rally on Wall Street Friday, showcasing the U.S. economy&#8217;s resilience and easing concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/10/41184080/us-economy-adds-254-000-new-jobs-in-september-smashes-expectations-unemployment-f">over an economic slowdown. </a>
The strong labor data also led traders to rethink the Federal Reserve&#8217;s aggressive rate cuts, resulting in a jump in the dollar and Treasury yields.
What Happened: The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, far exceeding the expected 140,000. This marks an acceleration from August&#8217;s 159,000 figure and well above the 12-month average of 230,000. Payrolls for both July and August were upwardly revised by 55,000 and 17,000, respectively.
Private sector payrolls accounted for 223,000 jobs, while the government added 31,000. The unemployment rate fell unexpectedly by 0.1% to 4.1%, beating the forecasted 4.2%.
Wages grew by 0.4% in September, surpassing the expected 0.3%. 
Why It Matters: The stronger-than-expected pace of job addition, coupled with a surprisingly lower unemployment rate and higher wage growth, signals a strong consumer spending outlook, which could lift corporate earnings, particularly as we head into the fourth quarter.
Yet the labor market&#8217;s strength also complicates the Federal Reserve&#8217;s efforts to curb inflation. Higher wages could stoke consumer demand, putting upward pressure on prices, potentially slowing disinflation efforts. This may lead the Fed to delay or scale back anticipated interest rate cuts.
Before the jobs report, the market had priced in a 30% chance of a 50-basis-point rate cut in November, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Following the data release, those odds plummeted to 11%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions:</h3>
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) jumped 0.9% in premarket trading, edging closer to its recent record highs.</li>
<li>The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks major tech stocks, rallied 1.4%, driven by strong gains in the semiconductor sector. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) surged 2.1%.</li>
<li>Blue chips rose as well, with the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) up by 0.7%.</li>
<li>Small caps outperformed large caps. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.7%. </li>
<li>Yields on the 10-year Treasury bond soared by 11 basis points to 3.96%. Yields on the policy-sensitive two-year note spiked by 15 basis points to 3.87%.</li>
<li>The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) tumbled 1.2%. </li>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index, which is tracked by the&nbsp;Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rose 0.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers Post-Jobs Report:</h3>
Using the Movers function on <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent100424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>, here are the top performers among U.S. mega-cap stocks in the 30 minutes following the release of the September jobs data.
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company Name</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Change</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)</td>
<td>$799.25</td>
<td>+3.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUFG#NYSE">MUFG</a>)</td>
<td>$10.18</td>
<td>+3.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</td>
<td>$205.53</td>
<td>+2.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</td>
<td>$83.60</td>
<td>+2.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>$166.90</td>
<td>+1.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)</td>
<td>$142.44</td>
<td>+1.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>)</td>
<td>$80.02</td>
<td>+1.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>$175.66</td>
<td>+1.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>)</td>
<td>$510.58</td>
<td>+1.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>$39.96</td>
<td>+1.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>$204.82</td>
<td>+1.56%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Analysts' ratings for Applied Mat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 16 analysts.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $243.81, a high estimate of $290.00, and a low estimate of $185.00. A decline of 2.16% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727989255_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Applied Mat among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Quatrochi</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$217.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Arcuri</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sidney Ho</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Chin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C J Muse</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Ellis</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harlan Sur</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Atif Malik</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C J Muse</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Shi</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Chin</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Applied Mat. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Applied Mat compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Applied Mat's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Applied Mat's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Applied Mat analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Applied Mat</h2>
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturer in the world. Applied Materials has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Specifically, Applied Materials holds a market share leadership position in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Applied Mat's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Applied Mat's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.49% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Applied Mat's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 25.15%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Applied Mat's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.21% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 5.2%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, Applied Mat adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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