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Market sentiment signals for Applied Materials (AMAT): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
29 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.15
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$649
+58.6%
Highest Price Target
$900
+119.8%
Lowest Price Target
$500
+22.1%
Short Interest
1.7%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Needham | Charles Shi— | +41.6% | $740 → $580 | Maintained | Buy |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Mark Lipacis— | +44.1% | $700 → $590 | Maintained | Outperform |