Generate Investment Management 13F: Adds $39M to AMAT Stake

Generate Investment Management boosted its position in Applied Materials, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AMAT) by 76,812 shares during the period, according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 14, 2026. Note that 13F filings are backward-looking and reflect holdings as of the end of the reported quarter, so they may not represent the fund's current position today.

What Changed in Generate Investment Management's Applied Materials Position

Generate Investment Management grew its stake by 471.9%, raising its total holdings from 16,275 shares up to 93,087 shares. The reported value of the position reached about $47.6 million at the time of the filing.

Other Institutional Activity in Applied Materials

Other large institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the semiconductor equipment maker during the period. BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings by 1,239,871 shares, ending with 80,212,518 shares worth about $32.8 billion after a 1.6% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 268,217 shares for a 0.5% increase, finishing with 51,848,358 shares valued at about $21.2 billion. State Street Corporation lifted its stake by 731,418 shares, ending with 38,240,019 shares worth roughly $15.7 billion after a 1.9% boost. Invesco Ltd. added 1,900,912 shares, bringing its total to 28,265,844 shares valued at about $11.6 billion following a 7.2% increase. On the other side, Capital Research Global Investors cut its stake by 7,296,037 shares, or 24.8%, ending with 22,159,097 shares worth about $9.1 billion.

Applied Materials, Inc. Stock Down 1.9%

Applied Materials recently traded around $421.93 as of October 16, 2026. The stock sits below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, though it remains well above its 52-week low of $203.40.

Recent Earnings

Applied Materials brought in trailing twelve-month revenue of $30.8 billion with earnings of $11.59 per share. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for November 12, 2026.

Dividend

Applied Materials pays an annual dividend rate of $2.12 per share with a payout ratio of 16.5%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Applied Materials, Inc.

Several insiders completed stock transactions during the period, including Chief Executive Officer Gary E. Dickerson and Chief Financial Officer Brice Hill.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analyst firms have kept a close eye on the stock with Argus Research, Mizuho, UBS, Morgan Stanley, and RBC Capital all issuing updates prior to or near the filing date.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials builds specialized equipment, software, and services used to manufacture semiconductor chips and displays. Its technology is a core part of how microchips are made for computers, phones, and electronic devices across the globe. Institutional interest in the company often tracks broader demand cycles in the semiconductor equipment sector.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward the upcoming November 12 earnings release for fresh details on financial performance and demand. Because 13F reports reflect past quarters, keeping an eye on subsequent filings will show how institutional sentiment evolves.