Compared to Estimates, Applied Materials (AMAT) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Applied Materials (AMAT) reported $7.3 billion in revenue for the quarter ended July 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.7%. EPS of $2.48 for the same period compares to $2.12 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.42% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.2 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.34, the EPS surprise was +5.98%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Applied Materials performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Net Sales- Applied Global Services: $1.6 billion versus $1.56 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.3% change.Net Sales- Semiconductor Systems: $5.43 billion compared to the $5.39 billion average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of +10.2% year over year.Net Sales- Display and Adjacent Markets: $263 million versus $250.19 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.8% change.Net Sales- Corporate and Other: $12 million versus $14.87 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -47.8% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Applied Materials here>>>Shares of Applied Materials have returned -2.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks