Applied Materials Surges to 33rd in Trading Volume with $2.07 Billion Turnover

On May 15, 2025, Applied Materials (AMAT) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a turnover of $2.07 billion, marking a 67.96% increase from the previous day. This surge placed AMAT at the 33rd position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of AMAT also rose by 0.35%, extending its winning streak to four consecutive days, with a cumulative increase of 12.30% over the past four days.

Applied Materials reported its second-quarter 2025 financial results, revealing a net revenue of $7.10 billion. The company's gross margin stood at 49.1%, while the operating margin was 30.5%. Net income for the quarter was $2.14 billion.

Applied Materials exceeded analysts' earnings and revenue estimates for the quarter ending April 2025. The company delivered earnings surprises of 3.46% and revenue surprises of 0.28%.

The company's revenue for the fiscal second quarter of 2025 was $7.10 billion, representing a 7% year-over-year increase. The GAAP gross margin was 49.1%, and the non-GAAP gross margin was 49.2%.

Net sales for the second quarter increased to $7.10 billion from $6.65 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year, driven by stable demand.

Despite the positive financial performance, Applied Materials' stock experienced a decline in after-hours trading, dropping close to 5%. This decline came after the stock had risen roughly 8% for the year through Thursday's close.