By Christina Vogel, Background & Management desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 14:07.

Applied Materials (US0382221051) sits among the largest semiconductor equipment makers worldwide, with its stock trading on NASDAQ under the ticker AMAT and drawing interest from global investors. On Sunday the focus centers on background and management aspects that shape the long-term profile of the company.

How Applied Materials grew in chips

Applied Materials, Inc. traces its roots back to 1967 in Santa Clara, California, evolving from a niche supplier into a leading vendor of semiconductor fabrication equipment used in wafer processing and chip production at advanced nodes. Major customers include foundries and integrated device…