Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)
NASDAQ • Technology
January 21, 2026 at 19:15 UTC
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Applied Materials, Inc. supplies equipment, services, and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips and advanced displays. The company designs systems for deposition, etch, cleaning, metrology, and inspection, helping chipmakers build structures at nanoscale dimensions across logic, memory, and specialty devices. Applied Materials works with foundries, integrated device manufacturers, and display producers in North America, Asia, and Europe, aligning product roadmaps with customer technology nodes. Operating within the information technology and industrials interface, the company plays a central role in enabling the broader electronics ecosystem.
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Applied Materials, Inc.'s Technical Indicators Summary
As of January 20, 2026, AMAT exhibits a bullish technical profile supported by strong trend momentum and price positioning. The ADX near 29 indicates a robust upward trend, while the MACD and CCI confirm positive momentum despite the RSI and Williams %R suggesting short-term overbought conditions. The current price remains well above all key moving averages, including the 200-day, reinforcing sustained strength over multiple time frames. Volume trends, reflected in the rising On-Balance Volume, support the buying pressure, although volatility, as measured by ATR, remains moderate. Overall, AMAT maintains a solid bullish stance with healthy momentum and trend strength, even as some momentum indicators signal caution.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
RSI (14) | 74.98 |
Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3) | 87.60 |
CCI (20) | 148.05 |
WPR (14) | -5.32 |
Momentum (10) | 58.14 |
MFI | 76.81 |
MACD Level (12, 26) | 16.47 |
Bollinger Bands | $233.64 - $327.98 |
ATR (14) | $11.01 (3.37%) |
ADX (14) | 28.85 |
OBV | 134,664,200 |
Simple Moving Averages | $199.59 - $301.54(5 indicators) |
Exponential Moving Averages | $210.65 - $301.96(5 indicators) |
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Selling pressure leaves AMAT -2.884% under yesterday’s close at 317.58. Broad sector weakness of -2.55% adds a clear headwind to AMAT's price near 317.58. Broad sector weakness and recent on-target growth forecasts for semiconductor equipment weigh on AMAT.
Price Change
from $327.01 close
$-9.43
Trading Volume
Below avg (8.2M)
4.8M
vs S&P 500 Today
Strong Underperformance
-7.42%
52-Week Position
Near highs
93.5%
Updated: January 20, 2026 at 20:14 UTC
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