Financial Giants Turn Bearish on Applied Mat (NASDAQ: AMAT)

Recently, financial experts have made noticeable bearish moves regarding Applied Mat (NASDAQ: AMAT). Analyzing the options trading history for the company, we discovered 9 unusual trades that could point to a shift in market sentiment.

Upon further investigation, it became clear that only 11% of traders were taking a bullish position, while a significant 88% displayed bearish inclinations. Among the trades observed, 5 involved puts, amounting to a total value of $262,794, alongside 4 calls worth $357,716.

Predicted Price Range

Considering the recent trading activities, it seems that major investors are targeting a price range for Applied Mat between $145.00 and $200.00 over the last three months.

Volume and Open Interest Analysis

Analyzing volume and open interest can offer important insights into stock performance. This data is vital for understanding liquidity and the level of interest in Applied Mat's options at specific strike prices. Below is a summary of volume and open interest trends for significant call and put trades at strike prices between $145.00 and $200.00 over the past month.

Recent Options Activity for Applied Mat

Key Options Transactions:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Expiration Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Value	Open Interest	Volume
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	12/20/24	$43.15	$40.50	$40.50	$145.00	$141.70K	62	0
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	09/19/25	$20.85	$20.55	$20.55	$195.00	$127.40K	158	62
AMAT	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	03/21/25	$5.15	$4.90	$5.15	$160.00	$103.00K	615	200
AMAT	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	02/21/25	$12.05	$11.95	$11.95	$185.00	$59.70K	561	111
AMAT	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	01/17/25	$12.20	$12.05	$12.20	$190.00	$58.50K	1.90K	53

About Applied Mat

Applied Materials is recognized as the leading manufacturer of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment in the globe. The company maintains a diverse portfolio that covers nearly every aspect of the wafer fabrication ecosystem. Particularly, Applied Materials holds a dominant position in deposition systems, which involves layering new materials onto semiconductor wafers. It primarily focuses on logic chips produced by integrated device manufacturers and foundries, counting major firms like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung among its clientele.

Having analyzed the options trading activity around Applied Mat, we now shift our focus directly to the company's current market standing.

Current Market Standing of Applied Mat

• The stock has a trading volume of 1,445,230 and is currently down by -0.61%, priced at $182.05.
• Current Relative Strength Index (RSI) metrics indicate that the stock remains neutral, hovering between overbought and oversold conditions.
• The next earnings report is anticipated in 71 days.

Analyst Ratings for Applied Mat

In the past month, 5 industry analysts have weighed in on the stock, suggesting an average target price of $205.80.

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While an analyst from Morgan Stanley maintains an Equal-Weight rating for Applied Mat with a target price of $179, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating with a target price of $170. Another analyst from Deutsche Bank issues a Hold rating, setting a price target of $200, whereas a TD Cowen analyst rates it as a Buy, targeting $230. In a more cautious assessment, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded their recommendation to Overweight with a revised target price of $250.

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