NasdaqGS · Technology

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock

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$514.33

▼ -$20.98(-3.92%)4:00 PM ET - vs previous closei

Quote as of Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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$497.73L Aug 18 '26$516.80H Aug 18 '26

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AMAT price action

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Open $507.37High $516.80Low $497.73

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As of Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT, Applied Materials (AMAT) traded at $514.33, a -3.92% move versus the prior close, ranging between $497.73 and $516.80 intraday, and on volume of 8.55M shares.

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What is the latest AMAT price on TECHi?

Applied Materials (AMAT) was last quoted at $514.33 as of Aug 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT. That price was -3.92% versus the prior session's close.

What sector is Applied Materials in?

Applied Materials operates in the Technology sector — Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry.

How does Applied Materials fit the AI infrastructure trade?

TECHi groups Applied Materials (AMAT) under AI infrastructure: Silicon, networking, servers, cooling, EDA, and data-center physical layer.

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AMAT

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1Why is AMAT moving now?CatalystSeparate a one-session headline reaction from a durable demand or margin change.

2Can earnings quality support the multiple?Earnings qualityCheck whether revenue, margins, and cash conversion support the valuation.

3Where does the bull case break?Valuation riskCompare upside to target disagreement, estimate revisions, and downside setup.

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