Mixed Analyst Opinions on Applied Materials (AMAT) and Xero Limited (XROLF)

Analysts have mixed opinions on Applied Materials (AMAT) and Xero Limited (XROLF) with Barclays maintaining a Hold rating on AMAT and Barclays analyst Thomas O'Malley setting a price target of $170.00. Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on XROLF with a price target of A$235.00. Analyst consensus for AMAT is Strong Buy, and for XROLF is Strong Buy with a price target consensus of $137.95.

Analysts have offered a range of opinions on Applied Materials (AMAT) and Xero Limited (XROLF), with significant differences in their ratings and price targets. Applied Materials has seen a strong consensus with 40 analysts rating it as a Strong Buy, while Xero Limited has also received a Strong Buy rating from the majority of analysts [1].

Barclays analyst Thomas O'Malley has maintained a Hold rating on AMAT, with a price target of $170.00. This rating contrasts with the overall Strong Buy consensus and suggests a more cautious view on the company's prospects [1].

In contrast, Morgan Stanley has maintained a Buy rating on Xero Limited with a price target of A$235.00. This rating aligns with the Strong Buy consensus, indicating optimism about the company's future performance [1].

The mixed views on AMAT and XROLF highlight the diverse opinions among analysts regarding the future prospects of these companies. While AMAT has seen a strong consensus, the Hold rating from Barclays suggests that some analysts are more cautious. Similarly, the Strong Buy consensus on XROLF is supported by the price target set by Morgan Stanley, indicating a positive outlook.

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[1] TipRanks. (2025). AMAT Analyst Ratings Strong Buy 25 Ratings Strong Buy 19 Buy 6 Hold 0 Sell Based on 25 analysts giving stock ratings to Applied Materials in the past 3 months TipRanks enables you to focus on the analyst rating consensus of all analysts or only the top performers in the past 3 months AMAT Stock 12 Month Forecast Average Price Target $205.85 ▲(10.86%Upside) Based on 25 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Applied Materials in the last 3 months. The average price target is $205.85 with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $160.00. The average price target represents a 10.86% change from the last price of $185.69. Highest Price Target$250.00 Average Price Target$205.85 Lowest Price Target$160.00 The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers. Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts Analyst Profile Expert Firm Price Target Position Upside / Downside Action Date Follow Article TipRanks AITipRanks Not Ranked TipRanks $215 Buy 15.78% Upside Reiterated 07/23/25 Applied Materials is performing well across key components, with particularly strong financial performance and positive earnings call guidance boosting its overall score. Despite moderate valuation and some challenges in China due to trade restrictions, the company's advancements in AI technologies and strategic growth initiatives provide a solid foundation for future potential. Unknown AnalystNew Street Not Ranked New Street $215 Hold 15.78% Upside Reiterated 07/24/25 Applied Materials (AMAT) Gets a Hold from New Street Qingyuan LinBernstein Bernstein $210 Buy 13.09% Upside Reiterated 07/22/25 New Buy Rating for Applied Materials (AMAT), the Technology GiantAMAT (Outperform, $210.00): We maintain a positive view on secular WFE growth and see a number of drivers for AMAT including SAM growth, an increasing services narrative, and capital return. Vijay RakeshMizuho Securities Mizuho Securities $195→$220 Buy 18.48% Upside Reiterated 07/14/25 Applied Materials price target raised to $220 from $195 at MizuhoApplied Materials price target raised to $220 from $195 at Mizuho James SchneiderGoldman Sachs Goldman Sachs $225 Buy 21.17% Upside Initiated 07/10/25 Applied Materials (AMAT) Has a New Rating from Goldman Sachs Joseph QuatrochiWells Fargo Wells Fargo $200→$215 Buy 15.78% Upside Reiterated 07/08/25 Applied Materials (AMAT) Receives a Buy from Wells Fargo Atif MalikCiti Citi $190→$220 Buy 18.48% Upside Reiterated 07/07/25 Applied Materials added to US Focus List at CitiApplied Materials added to US Focus List at Citi Timm Schulze-MelanderRedburn Atlantic Redburn Atlantic $225→$200 Hold 7.71% Upside Downgraded 07/07/25 Redburn Atlantic downgrades Applied Materials (AMAT) to a Hold Shane Brett CFAMorgan Stanley Morgan Stanley $158→$169 Hold -8.99% Downside Reiterated 07/01/25 Applied Materials price target raised to $169 from $158 at Morgan StanleyApplied Materials price target raised to $169 from $158 at Morgan Stanley C J MuseCantor Fitzgerald Cantor Fitzgerald $200→$220 Buy 18.48% Upside Reiterated 06/24/25 Applied Materials price target raised to $220 from $200 at Cantor FitzgeraldApplied Materials price target raised to $220 from $200 at Cantor Fitzgerald Vivek AryaBank of America Securities Bank of America Securities $190 Buy 2.32% Upside Reiterated 06/01/25 New Buy Rating for Applied Materials (AMAT), the Technology Giant Ling Lee KengDBS DBS $194.5→$207.3 Buy 11.64% Upside Upgraded 05/19/25 Applied Materials (AMAT): New Buy Recommendation for This Technology Giant Mark LipacisEvercore ISI Evercore ISI $220→$209 Buy 12.55% Upside Reiterated 05/16/25 Applied Materials (AMAT) PT Lowered to $209 at Evercore ISI, Buyers of WeaknessEvercore ISI analyst Mark Lipacis lowered the price target on Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) to $209.00 (from $220.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating. Harlan SurJ.P. Morgan J.P. Morgan $210 Buy 13.09% Upside Reiterated 05/16/25 Positive Outlook for Applied Materials Driven by Advanced Technology Demand and Market Positioning Krish SankarTD Cowen TD Cowen $220 Buy 18.48% Upside Reiterated 05/16/25 Buy Rating for Applied Materials Driven by Strong Product Momentum and Financial Strategies Amidst Challenges Show More Ratings Ranks Any Any Analyst Rating Any Any Upside/ Downside Any Any Action Any Any Analyst Profile Expert Firm Price Target Position Upside / Downside Action Date Follow Article TipRanks AITipRanks Not Ranked TipRanks $215 Buy 15.78% Upside Reiterated 07/23/25 Applied Materials is performing well across key components, with particularly strong financial performance and positive earnings call guidance boosting its overall score. Despite moderate valuation and some challenges in China due to trade restrictions, the company's advancements in AI technologies and strategic growth initiatives provide a solid foundation for future potential. Unknown AnalystNew Street Not Ranked New Street $215 Hold 15.78% Upside Reiterated 07/24/25 Applied Materials (AMAT) Gets a Hold from New Street Qingyuan LinBernstein Bernstein $210 Buy 13.09% Upside Reiterated 07/22/25 New Buy Rating for Applied Materials (AMAT), the Technology GiantAMAT (Outperform, $210.00): We maintain a positive view on secular WFE growth and see a number of drivers for AMAT including SAM growth, an increasing services narrative, and capital return. Vijay RakeshMizuho Securities Mizuho Securities $195→$220 Buy 18.48% Upside Reiterated 07/14/25 Applied Materials price target raised to $220 from $195 at MizuhoApplied Materials price target raised to $220 from $195 at Mizuho James SchneiderGoldman Sachs Goldman Sachs $225 Buy 21.17% Upside Initiated 07/10/25 Applied Materials (AMAT) Has a New Rating from Goldman Sachs Joseph QuatrochiWells Fargo Wells Fargo $200→$215 Buy 15.78% Upside Reiterated 07/08/25 Applied Materials (AM