I’m not 100% sure….

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That’s why I’ve been trying to get the 5 Dividend Investing Cheat Sheets into your hands…

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This Month’s Exclusive Article

How to Read Applied Materials Earnings: What Signals Move the Stock?

Submitted by Sam Quirke. Article Published: 2/12/2026. 

In Brief

• Applied Materials is up 26% year to date and roughly 170% since last April, and has been consistently printing new highs since November.
• This week’s earnings are highly anticipated, with expectations elevated amid a broader shift in tech sentiment.
• If the company can deliver, the rally should continue, but if it stumbles, any dip would likely be a buying opportunity.

Having already gained a reputation as one of the year’s strongest performers, Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ: AMAT) now faces its first major test of the year. Shares are up 26% year-to-date and have rallied roughly 170% since last April, hitting all-time highs nearly every week since November.

The run has been supported by consistent earnings outperformance, a strong position in semiconductor manufacturing, and growing confidence on Wall Street in management’s ability to execute. But sentiment across tech has shifted in recent weeks, so its fiscal Q1 earnings report is likely to be scrutinized more closely than usual.

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Investors are again questioning rising capital expenditures, and company-specific headwinds such as exposure to China have re-entered the conversation. That makes Applied Materials not only one of the most closely watched stocks this week, but likely a hot topic for the rest of the quarter. The question investors are asking: can the gains continue beyond the Feb. 12 report, and how should they position for the fallout? Let’s take a closer look.

Why the Rally Has Room to Run

Regardless of how the fiscal Q1 report lands, the broader backdrop remains supportive. The global semiconductor market is expanding, driven by AI, high-performance computing and increasing chip complexity. As demand rises, so does the need for advanced manufacturing equipment—placing Applied Materials squarely in the sweet spot of the cycle.

Beyond cyclical demand, there’s a structural tailwind. As chip fabrication becomes more complex, the recurring service and parts side of Applied Materials’ business has grown in importance. That recurring revenue adds resilience and stabilizes margins, a dynamic investors have favored over the past year.

Recent analyst sentiment reinforces that confidence. Teams at RBC, B. Riley Financial, Citigroup and UBS all reiterated Buy ratings in February, with price targets reaching as high as $405. That implies roughly 20% more upside even after this year’s strong run. Crucially, these updates were issued before the report—a sign of unusually high analyst conviction in Applied Materials’ prospects.

The Bar Is High, But History Favors the Bulls

Expectations are understandably elevated heading into Thursday’s report, with Morgan Stanley recently indicating it expects the company to surpass estimates. While that bullishness is encouraging, it also raises the stakes.

When a stock has rallied this far and trades near highs, even a solid report can prompt profit-taking if the numbers and forward guidance fall short of spectacular. Combine that with the recent rotation in tech sentiment and you should expect increased volatility.

Still, Applied Materials has built a record of overdelivering, and consistent execution has underpinned the rally. Even if earnings merely meet expectations or guidance is a touch conservative, the long-term thesis is unlikely to break. In that case, any knee-jerk selloff would more likely be viewed as a buying opportunity than a warning sign.

How to Play the Fallout

The setup into earnings—and beyond—is relatively clear. If Applied Materials posts another strong beat and keeps a confident outlook, the stock should be able to extend its multi-month rally. Fresh highs would likely attract momentum buyers and reinforce its leadership status.

If the report disappoints and shares pull back sharply, investors should resist panicking and watch closely. With structural demand intact and analyst support largely in place, an earnings-driven dip could present a compelling entry point. A reset in expectations that isn’t accompanied by a material change to long-term guidance may simply create a better risk/reward opportunity. Either way, this is a name worth keeping on your radar.

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