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Why Applied Materials’ Record Quarter Still Requires AI Spending to Stay Exceptional
$Applied Materials(AMAT)$ reported record revenue and issued guidance above Wall Street expectations, yet its shares initially fell before rebounding strongly on August 17. The two-sided reaction captures the central debate: semiconductor-equipment demand is extraordinary, but so are the expectations embedded in the valuation. Applied Materials reported after the August 13 close for its fiscal third quarter ended July 26. Revenue increased 25% year over year to $9.12 billion, GAAP earnings reached $3.17 per share and adjusted earnings rose to a record $3.50. Semiconductor Systems revenue was $7.04 billion, while Applied Global Services produced $1.78 billion. Applied Materials’ official third-quarter release provides the segment results and outloo