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Applied Materials Shares Purchased by Sanders Capital LLC
Institutional investor boosts stake in semiconductor equipment manufacturer
Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:06am
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Sanders Capital LLC, an institutional investor, increased its position in shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 42.6% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns nearly 11 million shares of the manufacturing equipment provider, making it one of the company's largest shareholders.
Why it matters
The increased stake by Sanders Capital, a respected institutional investor, signals confidence in Applied Materials' long-term prospects. As a leading supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, Applied Materials is poised to benefit from growing demand for advanced chips to power emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and 5G.
The details
According to the 13F filing, Sanders Capital LLC purchased an additional 3,280,730 shares of Applied Materials during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 10,978,990 shares. This represents approximately 1.38% of the company's outstanding shares and makes Sanders Capital one of Applied Materials' largest institutional investors.
- Sanders Capital LLC increased its stake in the third quarter of 2026.
The players
Sanders Capital LLC
An institutional investment firm that manages over $40 billion in assets and is known for its long-term, value-oriented investment approach.
Applied Materials, Inc.
A leading global provider of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software. The company's products are used to fabricate virtually every new chip and flat panel display in the world.
The takeaway
The increased investment by Sanders Capital in Applied Materials reflects the firm's confidence in the semiconductor equipment maker's long-term growth potential. As a key supplier to the semiconductor industry, Applied Materials is poised to benefit from rising demand for advanced chips to power emerging technologies.
