Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)
Information Technology ยท Semiconductors & Related Devices
Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since October 12, 1972. SentiSense covers Applied Materials Inc in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Semiconductors & Related Devices. Gary Dickerson is its chief executive officer. The company reports 36,500 employees, and its corporate website is www.appliedmaterials.com.
About Applied Materials Inc
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
Latest reported results
Applied Materials, Inc. reported revenue of $9.12 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 24.8% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 3,476 institutions reported holding AMAT, with 654.8 million shares worth $469.7 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Applied Materials Inc do?
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world.
What sector is AMAT in?
SentiSense classifies Applied Materials Inc in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Semiconductors & Related Devices.
Where does AMAT stock trade?
Applied Materials Inc (AMAT) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since October 12, 1972.
Who is the CEO of Applied Materials Inc?
Gary Dickerson is the chief executive officer of Applied Materials Inc.