$AMAT
Applied Materials Inc
XNAS•Technology•Semiconductors & Related Devices
Why is AMAT down today? It is at $490.33 (-1.18%), and our scanner flagged it 397 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment AMAT spikes, and full due diligence on AMAT — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $490.33
- Change today
- -1.18%
- Previous close
- $496.17
- 52-week range
- $154.47 – $739.67
- Market cap
- $408.36B
- P/E ratio
- 61.18
- Dividend yield
- 0.41% ($2.12)
- Shares outstanding
- 794.0M
- Institutional own.
- 93.78%
- Total held
- 93.8%
- Tradeable float
- 49.4M 6% of shares · after 94% institutions
- Short interest
- 14.2M ▼ -15% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
- Short % of float
- 28.8%
- Days to cover
- 1.8d
- Avg daily volume
- 8.1M
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors & Related Devices
- Exchange
- XNAS
- 5m
- 0.6x
- 15m
- 0.6x
- 1h
- 0.9x
- 1D
- 0.1x
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Why is $AMAT down today?
AMAT is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on AMAT today, peaking at 4.0x its normal volume.
Likely catalyst•Record revenue $9.12 billion, up 25 percent year over yearReported Record revenue $9.12 billion, up 25 percent year over yearReported GAAP gross margin 50.3 percent and non-GAAP gross margin 50.4 percentReported GAAP EPS $3.17 and record non-GAAP EPS $3.50, up 43 percent and 41 percent year over year, respectively, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
From the trading subreddits (WallStreetBets, r/stocks and more). Retail chatter, not a signal. Do your own research.
Insiders
Insiders selling0 buys, 17 sells last 3 months (19/42 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanders Adam Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -125 | sold 2.9% | 4K | $81K at $650.91 | Jul 1, 26 |
Dickerson Gary E Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -20K | sold 1.2% | 1.60M | $14.7M at $735.22 | Jun 30, 26 |
Dickerson Gary E Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -58K | sold 3.5% | 1.62M | $40.8M at $700.21 | Jun 29, 26 |
Raja Prabu G. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -10K | sold 2.8% | 347K | $6.3M at $633.53 | Jun 18, 26 |
Dickerson Gary E Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -72K | sold 4.1% | 1.70M | $42.4M at $590.52 | Jun 16, 26 |
Dickerson Gary E Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -17K | sold 1.0% | 1.68M | n/a | Jun 16, 26 |
Nalamasu Omkaram Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -24K | sold 14% | 147K | $14.3M at $590.48 | Jun 16, 26 |
Iannotti Thomas J Director | Sold (automatic/other) | -9K | sold 19% | 41K | $5.5M at $599.77 | Jun 16, 26 |
Iannotti Thomas J Director | Sold (automatic/other) | -750 | sold 1.8% | 40K | n/a | Jun 16, 26 |
Deane Timothy M Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -9K | sold 6.0% | 135K | $5.1M at $590.76 | Jun 15, 26 |
Deane Timothy M Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 1.1% | 133K | n/a | Jun 15, 26 |
Dickerson Gary E Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -11K | sold 0.6% | 1.77M | $6.7M at $590.03 | Jun 15, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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AMAT stock FAQ
Why is $AMAT down today?
AMAT is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on AMAT today, peaking at 4.0x its normal volume.
What is the AMAT stock price today?
AMAT last traded at $490.33, down 1.18% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does AMAT pay a dividend?
Yes. AMAT currently has a dividend yield of about 0.41% ($2.12 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live AMAT alerts?
The AMAT Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged AMAT 397 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is AMAT on?
AMAT (Applied Materials Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $408.36B in the SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector.
Is AMAT good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge AMAT for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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