Bearish Momentum in Applied Mat (NASDAQ: AMAT) Options Trading

Recently, financial giants have taken a notable bearish stance on Applied Mat (NASDAQ: AMAT). Our examination of the options trading history for Applied Mat uncovered nine unusual trades, highlighting significant market behaviors.

Upon closer inspection, we discovered that just 11% of traders were bullish, whereas a substantial 88% displayed bearish sentiments. From the trades identified, five were puts valued at $262,794, while four calls had a total value of $357,716, indicating a clear preference for bearish strategies among the traders.

Predicted Price Range

The recent trading activity suggests that significant investors are targeting a price range for Applied Mat between $145.0 and $200.0 over the past three months. This target price spectrum reflects the current market dynamics and investor predictions for the stock's trajectory moving forward.

Volume and Open Interest Analysis

Delving into volume and open interest provides essential insights for investors assessing stock liquidity and interest levels in options trades. Below, we summarize key trends in volume and open interest for both calls and puts across the significant trades for Applied Mat, focusing on the strike price range of $145.0 to $200.0 over the last month.

Applied Mat Options Activity Overview: Last 30 Days

In the last month, noteworthy options activity has been observed:

Symbol	PUT/CALL	Trade Type	Sentiment	Exp. Date	Ask	Bid	Price	Strike Price	Total Trade Price	Open Interest	Volume
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	12/20/24	$43.15	$40.5	$40.5	$145.00	$141.7K	62	0
AMAT	CALL	SWEEP	BEARISH	09/19/25	$20.85	$20.55	$20.55	$195.00	$127.4K	158	62
AMAT	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	03/21/25	$5.15	$4.9	$5.15	$160.00	$103.0K	615	200
AMAT	CALL	TRADE	BEARISH	02/21/25	$12.05	$11.95	$11.95	$185.00	$59.7K	561	111
AMAT	PUT	SWEEP	BEARISH	01/17/25	$12.2	$12.05	$12.2	$190.00	$58.5K	1.9K	53

About Applied Mat

Applied Materials is the world's leading manufacturer of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, designed for the production of semiconductor devices. The company boasts a comprehensive product line that spans nearly all facets of the wafer fabrication ecosystem. Notably, Applied Materials holds a substantial market share in deposition technology, which involves layering new materials onto semiconductor wafers. The company primarily serves major chip manufacturers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung, indicating its central role in the tech industry.

After evaluating the options trading patterns, it's important to also consider the current market position and performance of Applied Mat.

Current Market Status of Applied Mat

• Applied Mat has a trading volume of 1,445,230 and has experienced a decline of 0.61%, with the stock now priced at $182.05.
• The Relative Strength Index (RSI) currently suggests that the stock is neutral, sitting comfortably between being overbought and oversold.
• The upcoming earnings report is expected in about 71 days.

Analyst Ratings for Applied Mat

In the past month, five industry analysts have shared their assessments, projecting an average target price of $205.8 for Applied Mat.

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