Shares of Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) surged by 5.06% on Wednesday, September 19, 2024, driven by the company's strong positioning in the AI industry and its robust financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.
According to a report by Goldman Sachs, Applied Materials ranks among the top buzzing AI stocks, reflecting its crucial role in providing equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor industry, which is essential for the development of AI technologies. The rise of AI, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, autonomous vehicles, and other emerging technologies is fueling multi-trillion-dollar shifts in the semiconductor market, creating significant growth opportunities for Applied Materials.
Furthermore, Applied Materials reported impressive third-quarter fiscal 2024 financial results that exceeded market expectations. The company's earnings per share came in at $2.12, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.02, while revenue reached over $6.7 billion, exceeding the estimated $6.67 billion. Gary Dickerson, the company's CEO, stated that Applied Materials is delivering strong results in 2024, with record revenues in the fiscal third quarter and earnings towards the high end of the guided range.