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Countdown to Applied Materials (AMAT) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

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Wall Street analysts expect Applied Materials (AMAT - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $3.36 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 35.5%. Revenues are expected to be $9 billion, up 23.3% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 1.5% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Applied Materials metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.

Analysts expect 'Net Revenue- Corporate and Other' to come in at $301.20 million. The estimate points to a change of +2410% from the year-ago quarter.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Net Revenue- Semiconductor Systems' should arrive at $6.92 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +27.6% year over year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net Revenue- Applied Global Services' of $1.75 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +9.6%.

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Over the past month, Applied Materials shares have recorded returns of -10.5% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change. Based on its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), AMAT will likely outperform the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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