About Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
Applied Materials, Inc. is a Semiconductor Equipment & Materials company operating in the Technology sector.
AMAT trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $390.09
- Market Cap
- $309.57B
- 52-Week High
- $739.67
- 52-Week Low
- $203.40
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
$1,000 Invested in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
How much would $1,000 invested in AMAT be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in AMAT 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) in 2025 would be worth $1,687 as of November 2026, representing a +68.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AMAT 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) in 2023 would be worth $3,052 as of November 2026, representing a +205.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AMAT 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) in 2021 would be worth $2,995 as of November 2026, representing a +199.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AMAT 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) in 2016 would be worth $15,266 as of November 2026, representing a +1426.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AMAT at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) at IPO would be worth $5,659,790 as of November 2026, representing a +565879.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) has averaged a monthly return of +2.44% with a median return of +1.57%. The stock had 299 positive months (53%) and 257 negative months (46%). The best month in AMAT's history was June 2026 with a +60.6% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -47.0%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +7.7%), and September the weakest (-2.4%).
AMAT's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +130.4%, and the worst was 1981 at -52.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) has delivered an average annual return of +29.05% with a median return of +21.09%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +18.48%. The stock posted gains in 31 years (67%) and losses in 15 years (33%).
AMAT's best year was 1999 with a +196.78% gain, while the worst was 1981 at -49.40%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. AMAT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +52.33% | $256.08 | $390.09 |
| 2025 | +59.60% | $160.45 | $256.08 |
| 2024 | +1.13% | $158.65 | $160.45 |
| 2023 | +67.97% | $94.45 | $158.65 |
| 2022 | -37.54% | $151.23 | $94.45 |
| 2021 | +83.64% | $82.35 | $151.23 |
| 2020 | +43.29% | $57.47 | $82.35 |
| 2019 | +89.86% | $30.27 | $57.47 |
| 2018 | -34.92% | $46.52 | $30.27 |
| 2017 | +59.86% | $29.10 | $46.52 |
| 2016 | +75.70% | $16.56 | $29.10 |
| 2015 | -23.52% | $21.65 | $16.56 |
| 2014 | +43.70% | $15.07 | $21.65 |
| 2013 | +58.55% | $9.50 | $15.07 |
| 2012 | +10.19% | $8.62 | $9.50 |
| 2011 | -21.87% | $11.04 | $8.62 |
| 2010 | +3.06% | $10.71 | $11.04 |
| 2009 | +40.43% | $7.63 | $10.71 |
| 2008 | -42.11% | $13.18 | $7.63 |
| 2007 | -2.60% | $13.53 | $13.18 |
| 2006 | +3.91% | $13.02 | $13.53 |
| 2005 | +5.47% | $12.34 | $13.02 |
| 2004 | -23.80% | $16.20 | $12.34 |
| 2003 | +72.22% | $9.41 | $16.20 |
| 2002 | -35.01% | $14.47 | $9.41 |
| 2001 | +5.01% | $13.78 | $14.47 |
| 2000 | -39.71% | $22.86 | $13.78 |
| 1999 | +196.78% | $7.70 | $22.86 |
| 1998 | +41.70% | $5.44 | $7.70 |
| 1997 | +67.65% | $3.24 | $5.44 |
| 1996 | -8.73% | $3.55 | $3.24 |
| 1995 | +86.39% | $1.91 | $3.55 |
| 1994 | +9.03% | $1.75 | $1.91 |
| 1993 | +129.63% | $0.76 | $1.75 |
| 1992 | +91.49% | $0.40 | $0.76 |
| 1991 | +63.95% | $0.24 | $0.40 |
| 1990 | -24.56% | $0.32 | $0.24 |
| 1989 | +28.09% | $0.25 | $0.32 |
| 1988 | +14.10% | $0.22 | $0.25 |
| 1987 | +105.26% | $0.11 | $0.22 |
| 1986 | -8.43% | $0.12 | $0.11 |
| 1985 | -23.15% | $0.15 | $0.12 |
| 1984 | -29.87% | $0.22 | $0.15 |
| 1983 | +69.23% | $0.13 | $0.22 |
| 1982 | +62.50% | $0.08 | $0.13 |
| 1981 | -49.40% | $0.16 | $0.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions: AMAT
What sector is AMAT in? ▼
AMAT operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.
How has AMAT performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, AMAT has posted gains in 31 years (67% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +196.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in AMAT? ▼
You can invest in AMAT through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AMAT.
Last updated: 11/1/2026