OTC:XHLD 28 January 2026

March 20, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT. Q4 earnings for semiconductor manufacturing stocks reveal strong sector momentum, led by Applied Materials and peers. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) posted $7.01 billion in revenue, down 2.1% year-on-year but beating analyst expectations by 1.8%, with upbeat guidance fueled by AI industry investments. The stock surged 9.3% post-results, now trading at $358.81. Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) topped the group with 43.9% revenue growth to $1.08 billion, surpassing forecasts by 11%, its stock climbing 21.9% since reporting. The overall group of 14 semiconductor manufacturing stocks beat revenue estimates by 3%, with shares rising an average 3.6%. Market watchers highlight ongoing demand from AI, 5G, and smart vehicle sectors driving equipment needs amid chip fabrication complexity.