Applied Materials Stock Holdings Trimmed by Diversified Trust Co.

Institutional investor decreased its stake in semiconductor equipment manufacturer by 14.9% in Q4 2025.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 8:05am

Diversified Trust Co., an institutional investor, decreased its holdings in Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) by 14.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 30,418 shares of the manufacturing equipment provider's stock, valued at $7.8 million as of the most recent filing.

Why it matters

Applied Materials is a major supplier of equipment and software used in the production of semiconductors, displays, and other advanced materials. Shifts in institutional ownership of the company's stock can provide insight into market sentiment and expectations around the semiconductor industry.

The details

Diversified Trust Co. sold 5,335 shares of Applied Materials stock during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 30,418 shares. The firm cited unspecified reasons for the trimming of its AMAT holdings. Other large investors, including Marquette Asset Management LLC and Manning & Napier Advisors LLC, have also made adjustments to their Applied Materials positions in recent quarters.

  • Diversified Trust Co. filed its Q4 2025 disclosure with the SEC on March 24, 2026.

The players

Diversified Trust Co.

An institutional investment firm that decreased its holdings in Applied Materials by 14.9% in Q4 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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The takeaway

The reduction in Diversified Trust Co.'s Applied Materials holdings reflects ongoing shifts in institutional ownership of the semiconductor equipment manufacturer's stock. While the reasons for the firm's portfolio adjustment are not specified, it provides a data point on the changing investment landscape surrounding this key industry player.