Applied Materials stock heads into the open after a 0.49% Nasdaq gain
Published on 09/18/2026 at 07:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Applied Materials stock closed at USD 417.40 on the Nasdaq on September 17, 2026, up 0.49% from the prior session. The move came as semiconductor names participated in a broader rebound, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.69% that day.
September 17, 2026 in numbers
Applied Materials Inc. (ISIN US0382221051, Nasdaq: AMAT) ended the September 17, 2026 session at USD 417.40 on the Nasdaq, compared with a prior close of roughly USD 415.38, reflecting a 0.49% daily increase. Data on MarketScreener showed the last closing price at USD 417.40, with the stock up 0.49% over five days and 62.42% year to date as of that date.MarketScreener In the same session, the Nasdaq Composite closed 1.69% higher at 26,418.30, while the S&P 500 added 1.14%, underscoring that Applied Materials lagged the broader tech benchmark modestly in percentage terms.Mitrade
The session unfolded against a backdrop of strong demand for chip stocks. As multiple market wraps noted, major semiconductor names such as Micron, AMD and Intel posted gains of more than 5% to nearly 8%, contributing to the rally in the Nasdaq Composite and sector gauges.Mitrade A separate summary highlighted that semiconductor-related indices advanced more than 3% as investors rotated back into the group.Kukmin Ilbo Against this backdrop, Applied Materials participated in the upswing but with a more moderate single-session gain than some peers.
Chip sentiment today
Today, Applied Materials trades ahead of the US open with sector momentum still influenced by the recent recovery in semiconductor shares and the performance of major chip indices. Recent commentary comparing Applied Materials with other technology names has kept attention on valuation and growth expectations, which can shape how investors react to broader market moves.The Motley Fool Broader market conditions, including the latest gains in the Nasdaq 100 and semiconductor benchmarks, remain relevant for Applied Materials stock into today’s session, as the company is widely viewed as leveraged to chip capital spending cycles.OANDA
