Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock News Today (Dec. 14, 2025): Dividend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Next After Record Highs
Applied Materials shares hit a 52-week high of $275.15 on Dec. 10 before sliding 4.04% to $259.21 by Friday’s close. Recent institutional filings show mixed positions, with North Dallas Bank & Trust initiating a stake and Stance Capital cutting its holdings by nearly 70%. Wall Street projects continued AI-driven demand into 2026, but China-related risks persist.