Key Points Applied Materials stock has changed slightly after reporting its first quarter of 2024 earnings results. Analysts still see the company's double-digit upside and EPS growth as its primary customers are taking over the industry. Price action gave Applied Materials all the hype, yet its valuation shows a steep discount to peers. 5 stocks we like better than Applied Materials Investors may have noticed a recent hype surrounding technology stocks, with a particular niche calling for additional attent ...