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    AI surge fuels Applied Materials’ revenue hopes

    By Lily YangAugust 16, 2024Updated:August 19, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Applied Materials forecasts fourth-quarter revenue slightly above Wall Street estimates due to rising demand for AI-related chip manufacturing equipment.
    • Despite a positive outlook, the company’s shares fell after mixed signals from China’s sales and cautious investor sentiment on future growth.

    OUR TAKE 
    The forecast by Applied Materials highlights the growing influence of AI technology on the semiconductor industry. While positive revenue projections suggest robust demand, the decline in shares indicates market volatility and caution among investors, reflecting uncertainties in global markets like China.
    –Lily,Yang, BTW reporter

    What happened 

    Applied Materials announced its forecast for fourth-quarter revenue to be slightly above Wall Street’s expectations, driven by increased demand for chip-making equipment fueled by AI technologies. The Santa Clara-based company anticipates revenue of approximately $6.93 billion, plus or minus $400 million, slightly exceeding analysts’ average estimate of $6.92 billion.

    However, shares fell 2.8% in extended trading after a 5% rise during regular hours. This pullback may stem from investor concerns over a mixed sales report from China and variability in the revenue forecast. The booming demand for AI-powered chips is significantly driving the need for advanced wafer fabrication equipment.

    In the third quarter, Applied Materials reported revenues of $6.78 billion, surpassing expectations, while also noting a 24% drop in revenue from China.

    Also read: Dutch chip equipment startup Nearfield raises $148M

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    Why it’s important  

    Applied Materials’ forecast revenue growth shows a strong correlation between technological advances in artificial intelligence and the demand for semiconductor manufacturing tools. As such, this trend highlights the importance of the semiconductor industry in supporting the growing AI ecosystem.

    Still, global markets face challenges. Mixed signals from international sales may reflect an underlying fragility in demand, and investors appear cautious. And share prices fell after the release, especially in terms of China’s economic performance. Differences in revenue projections can lead to uncertainty among stakeholders.

    While the anticipated demand for high-performance computing bodes well for Applied Materials, the fact that the stock price decline is a reminder that companies in the semiconductor industry must remain agile and respond to volatile market conditions. For the company, navigating these complexities effectively is critical.

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    Lily Yang

    Lily Yang is an intern reporter at BTW media covering artificial intelligence. She graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University. Send tips to l.yang@btw.media.

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