Applied Materials (AMAT) stock slips after hours despite Susquehanna upgrade and new $325 target
Applied Materials shares fell 0.8% to $304.87 Tuesday, holding steady after hours despite upgrades from Susquehanna and Bernstein. Susquehanna raised its target to $400, citing strong chip equipment spending, while Bernstein lifted its target to $325 but kept a neutral rating. Broader chip equipment stocks were mixed as the S&P 500 slipped 0.2%. Applied reports earnings Feb. 12.