What top creators are saying about Applied Materials, Inc.(AMAT)

Tied to AI infrastructure buildout; a capex slowdown would hurt the stock, and it is shorted by Michael Burry.

Mentioned in the context of the broader semiconductor sector weakness.

Rapid decline from peaks serves as a warning sign for the broader semiconductor space; impacted by weak Samsung guidance.

High volatility asset that has recently dropped 21% due to market noise.

Significant price drop as part of the sector-wide downturn.

Part of the frothy AI-driven hardware demand trend.

Part of the aggressive semiconductor drawdown triggered by South Korean market volatility.

Part of the 'Big Five' equipment makers that benefit from the overall growth of the semiconductor sector.

Considered a superior long investment compared to ASML

Identified as a superior long investment compared to ASML.

Beat and raise quarter with 2026 guidance suggesting a long-term semiconductor super cycle.

Downstream beneficiary of the massive semiconductor manufacturing equipment spending cycle.

Reported a 'double beat' on earnings and issued a strong forecast to grow its semiconductor business over 20% due to AI data center build-outs. Stock was up 10% after hours.

Discussed as a 'picks and shovels' play for the memory super cycle, but with a warning about high current valuations as the stock has 'never been more expensive'.

Mentioned as a key supplier of chip-making tools to TSMC, whose technology is restricted from being sold to China, reinforcing its strategic position in the supply chain.

As a crucial supplier of advanced fabrication tools, the company is positioned to benefit from the entire sector's growth. US export controls create a protective moat and a potential durable technological lead.

A key semiconductor equipment maker benefiting from the massive tailwind of AI demand led by companies like NVIDIA. The entire semiconductor supply chain is viewed as bullish.

Identified as one of the stocks that would be 'most negatively impacted' by an escalating US-China tariff situation due to its high exposure to the global chip supply chain.

Mentioned as an example of a company where the U.S. government is taking a direct equity stake, a trend viewed as unhealthy and introducing increased political risk for investors.

The stock was down 14% due to weak forward guidance provided in its earnings report.