Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs as AI Demand Offsets China Export Curbs – November 30, 2025
Applied Materials closed Friday at $252.25, just below its 52-week high, after reporting record annual revenue of $28.37 billion and GAAP EPS of $8.66. The stock is up about 44% over the past year. Management warned of a potential $600 million revenue hit from new U.S. export controls targeting China. The company is cutting 1,400 jobs and booking up to $180 million in restructuring costs.