Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
AMAT alt-data: headcount climbing, web traffic lagging
Is Applied Materials a buy right now? The alternative data leans yes. This AMAT stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Applied Materials every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 60/100: a Buy. The stock trades at $539.14 with a $434B market cap.
What’s driving the buy signal over the past 90 days: headcount (according to LinkedIn) up 6.5% to 32K employees, and 73% of employees are positive on the business outlook. The watch-item: web traffic down 9.1% to 582K monthly visits, Reddit mentions down 81.8% to 2 a day, and sentiment down 25.0% to 75/100.
AMAT’s broader alt-data profile also covers job postings (954 open roles), and X followers (17K). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the AMAT technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on AMAT is just below.
Applied Materials AI Stock Analysis
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display. From smartphones to solar panels, Applied's innovations make possible the technology shaping our future.
Analysis generated July 31, 2026.
Recent Applied Materials Stock Alerts
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Applied Materials | August 4 Price is up by 6% in the last 24h. |
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Applied Materials | July 30 Price is up by 10.3% in the last 24h. |
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Applied Materials | July 29 Price is down by -6.5% in the last 24h. |
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Applied Materials | July 28 Sentiment is down by 10.8% in the last couple of days. |
Applied Materials Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 582K | 9.1% | |
| Job Posts | 954 | 4.6% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 32K | 6.5% | |
| Wikipedia Views | 385 | 24.6% | |
| Employee Recommend | 77 | 1.3% | |
| Business Outlook | 73 | 1.4% | |
| Lobbying Cost | $280K | 0% | |
| Sentiment | 75 | 25.0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 2 | 81.8% | |
| X Mentions | 7 | 89.2% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 46 | 35.3% | |
| News Mentions | 11 | 266.7% | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 34K | 6.0% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 17K | 3.8% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 15K | 5.6% | |
| Facebook Followers | 15K | 2.0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 212 | 43.6% |
About Applied Materials (AMAT)
Applied Materials Inc is a supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. It provides manufacturing equipment, services and software to the semiconductor, flat panel display, and related industries.
| Price | $539.14 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $434B |
| Year Range | $156 – $723 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 51.5 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Semiconductor |
Latest Applied Materials News
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Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Applied Materials Stock Will Climb or Sink?August 6 - Biztoc.com |
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Dear Applied Materials Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 13August 6 - Biztoc.com |
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One Massive AI Hardware Truth Keeps Me Loading Up On AMAT Ahead of Aug. 13 Earnings PrintAugust 5 - Biztoc.com |
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What Determines Applied Materials’ Resilience on Aug 13 EarningsAugust 5 - Biztoc.com |
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AMAT at $534: Huge Upside With a Huge Hurdle ApproachingAugust 5 - Biztoc.com |
Applied Materials Earnings & Financial Performance
View all earnings →Applied Materials Insider Trading Activity
View all →| DICKERSON GARY E filed to sell 1,599,843 shares at $0.0. Jun 30 '26 |
| DICKERSON GARY E filed to sell 1,599,873 shares at $0.0. Jun 30 '26 |
| DICKERSON GARY E filed to sell 1,619,843 shares at $0.0. Jun 29 '26 |
| DICKERSON GARY E filed to sell 1,627,832 shares at $0.0. Jun 29 '26 |
| Raja Prabu G. filed to sell 346,642 shares at $0.0. Jun 18 '26 |
Applied Materials Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Jared Moskowitz |
Jul 27, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| John Boozman |
Mar 6, 26 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Dan Newhouse |
Sep 18, 25 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Lisa McClain |
Aug 14, 25 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Lisa McClain |
Aug 14, 25 | Sell | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Applied Materials (AMAT)
Applied Materials has an AltIndex AI Score of 60/100 (Buy). The score reflects positive alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
60/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Applied Materials (AMAT) stock is $539.14 with a market cap of $434B.
As of today, Applied Materials’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 51.5.
View the latest Applied Materials insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Applied Materials congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The AMAT stock price chart above shows Applied Materials’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Applied Materials technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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