AMAT Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
17.48%
Last Quarter
$2.38
Past Year
$9.76
Growth Past 5yrs
17.18%
Next Quarter
$2.66
Estimate Next Year
$16.25
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$500.00
16.65% Upside
Mean Price Target
$297.83
-30.52% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$169.00
-60.57% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 05, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
AMAT Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, AMAT (NYSE: AMAT) reported an actual EPS of $2.38 for the quarter ending on Feb 12, 2026, compared to an estimated $2.21, resulting in a 7.69% surprise. In the prior quarter (Dec 12, 2025), AMAT recorded an actual EPS of $2.17 with a 2.84% surprise. See AMAT's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
AMAT has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Feb 12, 2026 showing a 7.69% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Dec 12, 2025 recorded a 2.84% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 2.38 | 2.21 | +7.69% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 2.17 | 2.11 | +2.84% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 2.17 | 2.11 | +2.84% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 2.48 | 2.36 | +5.08% |
| May 15, 2025 | 2.39 | 2.31 | +3.46% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 2.38 | 2.28 | +4.39% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AMAT stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given AMAT stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 80 analysts have given their ratings
to AMAT out of which
34 analysts have given strong buy call,
31 analysts have given buy call,
15 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$297.83 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -30.52% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for AMAT highest price target?
Analysts suggest AMAT's stock price would rise to a high of $500.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for AMAT over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the AMAT stock price could move to $169.00.
What is the average target price for AMAT?
AMAT stock has an average analyst estimate of $297.83.
At its current price, how far is AMAT from its average target price?
AMAT shares are currently trading -30.52% below this price target.
What were AMAT’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.38 versus consensus estimates of $2.21, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.39.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
AMAT's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.66 and $16.25 for the whole year.
What has AMAT's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 17.48% EPS growth for AMAT in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 17.18% in the past five years.