Applied Materials (AMAT, $133.22) stock downgraded to neutral at New Street Research
Applied Materials shares fell Tuesday, after New Street Research downgraded its rating on the semiconductor company's shares.
New Street Research analysts lowered their rating on Applied Material stock to neutral from buy. According to the analysts, Applied Materials’ valuation is still very reasonable based on the iShares Semiconductor ETF index. However, they don’t view a near-term catalyst for a rerating. While they are maintaining their “strong positive long-term conviction”, tactical concerns made them downgrade the shares to neutral. They have affirmed the $140 target price.
Momentum Indicator for AMAT turns negative, indicating new downward trend
AMAT saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on November 12, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 88 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 88 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AMAT turned negative on October 17, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AMAT declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 57 cases where AMAT's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AMAT advanced for three days, in of 308 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
AMAT may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 227 cases where AMAT Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. AMAT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (9.174) is normal, around the industry mean (7.950). P/E Ratio (27.151) is within average values for comparable stocks, (46.653). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.056) is also within normal values, averaging (2.178). Dividend Yield (0.007) settles around the average of (0.011) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.698) is also within normal values, averaging (32.130).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 70, placing this stock better than average.
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a manufacturer of equipment and software for the semiconductor industries
Industry ElectronicProductionEquipment
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