Has Buying Applied Materials Stock's Dips Paid Off?

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock has fallen 17.6% since its close on October 5, 2026. That is short of the 20% falls studied below, so the history is a rough guide rather than a close match. Investors are betting the semiconductor equipment maker will repeat its history of share price rebounds and that its sales recovery will continue. So how did buyers of its earlier sharp falls fare a year later.