Capital World Investors Reduces Stake in Applied Materials

Institutional investor sells nearly 200,000 shares of semiconductor equipment manufacturer

Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:35am

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Capital World Investors, a major institutional investor, reduced its holdings in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 5.1% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The investor now owns 3,719,504 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, worth approximately $761.5 million.

Why it matters

Applied Materials is a key supplier of equipment and services used in the production of semiconductor chips, display panels, and other advanced materials. Changes in ownership by large institutional investors can signal shifts in market sentiment and expectations for the company's performance.

The details

According to the filing, Capital World Investors sold 198,767 shares of Applied Materials during the third quarter. The institutional investor now owns a 0.47% stake in the company. Applied Materials is a major supplier of capital equipment and related technologies used across the electronics supply chain, including for critical manufacturing steps like deposition, etch, implantation, inspection and metrology.

  • Capital World Investors filed the 13F report disclosing the reduced stake in Applied Materials during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Capital World Investors

A major institutional investor and asset management firm.

Applied Materials, Inc.

An American company that provides equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat panel displays and other advanced materials.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Capital World Investors' stake in Applied Materials could signal some broader market uncertainty around the semiconductor equipment manufacturer's near-term prospects, though the company remains a key supplier to the electronics industry.