Applied Materials Sees Institutional Investment Boost

Independence Wealth Advisors LLC adds over 2,000 shares of semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials

Mar. 23, 2026 at 11:22am

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Independence Wealth Advisors LLC, an institutional investor, bought a new position in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) during the 4th quarter, acquiring 2,097 shares of the semiconductor manufacturing equipment provider's stock valued at approximately $539,000. This purchase comes as Applied Materials has seen its stock price rise significantly over the past year, reaching a 52-week high of $395.95.

Why it matters

Applied Materials is a key supplier of capital equipment and technologies used across the semiconductor, display, and advanced materials manufacturing industries. Institutional investment in the company signals confidence in its market position and growth prospects as chip and display production ramps up globally.

The details

Independence Wealth Advisors LLC's purchase of 2,097 shares of Applied Materials adds to the growing institutional ownership of the company. Other hedge funds have also recently increased or decreased their stakes in AMAT, reflecting the stock's strong performance. Applied Materials reported solid financial results in its most recent quarter, with revenue of $7.01 billion and earnings per share of $2.38, topping analyst expectations.

  • The new position was established by Independence Wealth Advisors LLC during the 4th quarter of 2025.
  • Applied Materials' stock reached a 52-week high of $395.95 during the past year.

The players

Independence Wealth Advisors LLC

An institutional investment firm that bought a new position in Applied Materials, Inc. during the 4th quarter of 2025.

Applied Materials, Inc.

A U.S.-based supplier of equipment, services and software used to manufacture semiconductor chips, flat panel displays and other advanced materials.

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