Applied Materials Stock Surges 10.86% in Seven Days, Ranks 75th in Trading Volume

On June 10, 2025, Applied Materials (AMAT) saw a trading volume of $989 million, ranking 75th in the day's stock market activity. The company's stock price rose by 2.34%, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains and a 10.86% increase over the past seven days.

Applied Materials has been actively returning value to its shareholders. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company distributed nearly $2.0 billion through dividends and share repurchases. This includes a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend per share, from $0.40 to $0.46, continuing an eight-year streak of dividend growth.

The company's financial performance has been robust, with earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter reported at $2.39, surpassing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.31 by $0.08. This strong performance has likely contributed to the positive investor sentiment and the stock's recent upward trajectory.

Looking ahead, Applied Materials is expected to maintain its strong financial performance, with projected earnings of $2.34 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.4%. This positive outlook, combined with the company's consistent shareholder returns, has likely attracted investor attention and contributed to the stock's recent gains.