Recap: Applied Mat Q1 Earnings
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Applied Materials (AMAT) reported Q1 earnings with an EPS of $2.13, beating estimates by 11.52% against an expected $1.91. However, revenue decreased by $32.00 million from the same period last year. Despite beating EPS estimates last quarter, AMAT's share price dropped by 4.02% the following day. The company has a history of surpassing EPS estimates but faces challenges in maintaining revenue growth.
February 15, 2024 | 9:05 pm
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Applied Materials reported a strong Q1 EPS beat but faced a decline in revenue compared to last year. Historical data shows share price volatility post-earnings.
While AMAT's EPS beat is positive, the decline in revenue and historical share price drop post-earnings suggest a neutral short-term impact. The company's ability to exceed EPS estimates is a strong point, but revenue decline and past share price volatility post-earnings announcement indicate potential uncertainty in the stock's short-term movement.
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