For its first fiscal quarter (ending January 31), Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ: AMAT) has reported a -40% decline in E.P.S. from $2.43 a year ago to $1.46 in the current quarter. This result fell short of the consensus estimate of $2.44 by $-0.98. For the latest four quarters through January 31, E.P.S. were $7.70 versus $8.56 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -10%.
Recent Price Action
Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ: AMAT) stock increased 1.9% on 2/13/25. The shares closed at $184.27. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was unusually high at 155% of normal. The stock has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months but has risen 2.0% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Applied Materials has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). This rating combines inconsistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Applied Materials has a neutral Appreciation Score of 54 but a poor Power Rating of 17, with the Negative Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this discouraging new earnings information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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