Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)

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Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is up 76.7% since the beginning of the year. At $453 per share, AMAT is trading 11.3% below its 52-week high of $511. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AMAT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,379.

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) has returned 76.71% so far this year and 173.68% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AMAT has achieved an annualized return of 35.52%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 1984, AMAT's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jan 1999 with a return of +48.0%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -47.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, AMAT closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +25.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 26, 1987 at -21.8%.

Applied Materials, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 15.67%, beta of 1.46, and R2 of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 1984.

• This stock captured 217.15% of S&P 500 Index gains and 147.79% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.30 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AMAT ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Applied Materials, Inc. provided a 0.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.91 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 20 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Applied Materials, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Applied Materials, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Applied Materials, Inc. was 85.22%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2144 trading sessions.

The current Applied Materials, Inc. drawdown is 9.71%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Applied Materials, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Applied Materials, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.