Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Applied Materials shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Applied Materials stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 59.4 million shares (7.49% of the company), worth about $27.24 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 36.0%.
In Q2 2026, 3,678 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $481.00 billion.
Insiders reported 73 transactions in the last two years: 22 sales worth $180.46 million and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from September 8, 2026 (Bruner Judy, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 8, 2026.
Applied Materials, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Applied Materials shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 59.4 million | 7.49% | $27.2B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 51.8 million | 6.53% | $23.8B |
| State Street Corporation | 38.2 million | 4.82% | $17.5B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 28.3 million | 3.56% | $13.0B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 22.2 million | 2.79% | $10.2B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 22.0 million | 2.77% | $10.1B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 18.6 million | 2.34% | $8.5B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 18.1 million | 2.28% | $8.3B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 13.9 million | 1.75% | $6.4B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 13.5 million | 1.70% | $6.2B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Applied Materials institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 3,678 | – | $481.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 3,103 | 643.0 million | $219.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 2,792 | 665.0 million | $171.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 2,524 | 638.0 million | $131.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 2,469 | 634.0 million | $116.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 2,308 | 637.0 million | $92.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 2,383 | 649.0 million | $106.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 2,354 | 666.0 million | $134.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Applied Materials insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruner Judy | Sep 8, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 465.00 per share. | $465,000 |
| Palkhiwala Akash J | Aug 27, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Hill Brice | Aug 25, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 479.25 per share. | $3.6M |
| Dickerson Gary E | Jun 30, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 700.21 - 736.05 per share. | $55.6M |
| Raja Praburam G. | Jun 18, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 633.53 per share. | $6.3M |
| Dickerson Gary E | Jun 16, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 590.03 - 599.35 per share. | $49.2M |
| Iannotti Thomas J | Jun 16, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 599.77 per share. | $5.5M |
| Nalamasu Omkaram | Jun 16, 2026 | Chief Technology Officer | Sale at price 590.20 - 596.52 per share. | $20.8M |
| Iannotti Thomas J | Jun 16, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Dickerson Gary E | Jun 16, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Deane Timothy M | Jun 15, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 590.76 per share. | $5.1M |
| Deane Timothy M | Jun 15, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 73 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Applied Materials stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 7.49% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.53%) and State Street Corporation (4.82%).
How many institutions own Applied Materials stock?
3,678 institutional holdings reports listed Applied Materials shares in Q2 2026 worth $481.00 billion.
Are Applied Materials insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 22 sales and 1 purchase (73 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 8, 2026.
