Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs as TD Cowen Sets $315 Target and Analysts Double Down on AI, DRAM and TSMC Upside
Applied Materials is ending 2025 with the kind of momentum most semiconductor names can only envy. The chip-equipment giant’s shares are trading around all‑time highs in the high‑$260s/low‑$270s, up roughly 60% year‑to‑date after a powerful seven‑session winning streak. Seeking Alpha+2Morningstar+2 On December 4, 2025, a fresh wave of bullish research — led by TD Cowen’s new $315 price target and a “best idea for 2026” label — crystallized a narrative that has been building for months: Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) is becoming a pure‑play way to bet on the next leg of AI, DRAM and advanced foundry spending. Investing.com+2MarketBeat+2 At