We recently compiled a list of the 7 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) stands against the other semiconductor stocks.

Applied Materials stock rose 1.9% to $190.09, while Lam Research shares increased 2.3% to $81.01 in premarket trading. A day prior, both stocks rose solidly on the heels of a stro

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) both received upgrades to Overweight from Sector weight by KeyBanc following the 2025 Industry Strategy Symposium, where there was a bullish outlook for semiconductor capital equipment firms.