Applied Materials Rockets 98% in 2026: How Does AMAT Compare to Lam Research and KLA as AI Capex Powers Chip Gear Stocks?
Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT | AMAT Price Prediction) shares are up 98% year to date (YTD) at $509.29 Tuesday afternoon, a rally that captures how central chip equipment makers have become to the 2026 AI infrastructure trade.