Applied Materials Inc.

Business description

Global leader in semiconductor capital equipment, providing tools for wafer fabrication. The company operates three segments: Semiconductor Systems (73% of sales), Applied Global Services (23%), and Corporate and Other (4%).

Key financials

• Price: $585.78 (06/15/2026)
• 12-Mo Target: $660.00
• Market Cap: $465.09B
• Trailing P/E: 59.23
• Dividend Yield: 0.36%
• 2026E Revenue: $33,297.00M
• 2026E EPS: $12.19

Competitive moat

Broadest technology portfolio in the industry, holding leadership positions in leading-edge logic (67% of Semi Systems sales), DRAM (29%), and advanced packaging. The "EPIC Center" R&D facility (opening 2H CY 26) further solidifies its role in customer technological roadmaps.

Recent developments

• AI Infrastructure Boom: Benefiting from massive capex increases by hyperscalers (projected $700B in 2026). Strong growth in Semi Systems (30%+ projected for CY 26) driven by AI-related demand in logic and memory.
• Technological Transitions: Positioned to capture $1B+ revenue opportunities from Backside Power Delivery (BPD), Gate-All-Around (GAA) transistors, and advanced 3D DRAM.
• Strategic Expansion: Acquired NEXX to strengthen its lead in large-area advanced packaging equipment.

Investment risks / red flags

• China Exposure: Significant revenue contribution from China (approx. 27-30%), making the company vulnerable to tightening export controls and tariffs.
• Cyclicality: Historical vulnerability to semiconductor equipment cycles and non-core market volatility (ICAPS).
• AI Efficiency: Risk that improvements in AI model efficiency (e.g., DeepSeek, TurboQuant) could reduce the total compute requirements and thus the demand for new equipment.

H-Score signals

• TBI multi factor score: 39

Theme exposure

• [[AI Infrastructure]]
• [[Semiconductors]]

Related

• [[Information Technology]]
• [[Semiconductors]]
• [[AI Infrastructure]]