AMATs 281 Rally on 71st Ranked 122B Volume Highlights Tariff Driven Optimism and Analyst Split Ahead of Earnings

On August 7, 2025, Applied Materials (AMAT) rose 2.81% with a trading volume of $1.22 billion, ranking 71st in daily activity. The stock is set to report Q3 2025 earnings on August 14, with analysts forecasting $2.34 per share and $7.21 billion in revenue. The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.46, yielding 1.0% annually.

Analyst activity highlights a mixed outlook, with Raymond James and Barclays upgrading price targets to $200 and $170, respectively, while Rothschild & Co Redburn downgraded to "neutral." Institutional holdings increased, including Brighton Jones LLC’s 28% stake expansion, and insiders sold 562 shares, reducing their ownership by 9.59%. These developments underscore divergent investor sentiment ahead of earnings.

AMAT’s stock rallied alongside broader semiconductor gains following President Trump’s announcement of potential 100% tariffs on imports, exempting U.S.-based manufacturers. This policy shift boosted sector confidence, with AMAT’s 2.81% gain reflecting its position in the manufacturing equipment supply chain. Citigroup analysts noted that fabless chipmakers and U.S. foundries could mitigate tariff risks, indirectly supporting AMAT’s business.

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