Applied Materials: Everyone Looks At Nvidia, But Chips Must Be Built First

  • Applied Materials is the backbone of chip manufacturing, dominating deposition, etch, and CMP—critical for AI chip production and industry innovation. The stock is undervalued, with demand recovering as foundries like TSMC ramp up orders for next-gen AI and high-performance chips. Earnings are solid, guidance is stable, and catalysts like China export reopening and AI-driven demand are not yet fully priced in.