Applied Materials ($AMAT) earnings forecast on Thursday May 19
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is set to release its earnings report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 on Thursday, May 19. This highly anticipated report is expected to give investors and analysts insights into the company's financial performance, market position, and future growth prospects.
Leading up to this earnings release, AMAT's Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on May 05, 2023. This is an important technical signal that suggests the stock could be poised for a new upward move. Traders who follow momentum indicators may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options.
To further support this bullish outlook, Tickeron's A.I.dvisor analyzed 88 similar instances where the Momentum Indicator turned positive for AMAT. In 71 of those 88 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. This translates to a probability of 81% for a move higher after a positive momentum signal.
Investors and analysts will be closely watching AMAT's earnings report to see if the company can continue its growth trajectory. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, the company reported revenue of $6.7 billion, an increase of 24% year-over-year. The company's net income also increased to $1.7 billion, or $1.85 per share, up from $1.4 billion, or $1.53 per share, in the same period last year.
Analysts expect AMAT to report earnings per share of $1.97 on revenue of $7.1 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. These estimates imply year-over-year growth of 27% and 19%, respectively.
AMAT is a leading provider of equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor industry. The company's products are used in the production of a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones, computers, and other consumer electronics.
The semiconductor industry has been experiencing strong demand and supply constraints, leading to higher prices and longer lead times for customers. This trend has been benefiting companies like AMAT, which are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for semiconductors.
The technical signals and historical data suggest that AMAT could be set for a new upward move. Investors and traders will be closely watching the company's earnings report on Thursday, May 19, to see if the company can continue its growth trajectory and deliver strong financial results.
AMAT Trading results, last 6 months - Swing Trader: Medium Volatility Stocks for Active Trading (TA&FA) +12.98%
AMAT in +4.04% Uptrend, growing for three consecutive days on November 28, 2025
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. 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 .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 25, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on AMAT as a result. In of 88 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for AMAT just turned positive on November 26, 2025. Looking at past instances where AMAT's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
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 .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
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 .
AMAT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 25, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
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 (9.756) is normal, around the industry mean (7.890). P/E Ratio (28.865) is within average values for comparable stocks, (50.111). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.167) is also within normal values, averaging (2.110). Dividend Yield (0.007) settles around the average of (0.011) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (7.117) is also within normal values, averaging (37.302).
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 69, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
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a manufacturer of equipment and software for the semiconductor industries
Industry ElectronicProductionEquipment
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