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Chip Maker Beats Earnings, but Investors Remain Cautious
14 Nov
Summary
- Tech stocks fall as investors worry about high valuations
- Applied Materials reports better-than-expected earnings and revenue
- Applied Materials forecasts solid results for current quarter
On Friday, November 14th, 2025, stock futures were falling as investors carried on worrying about high valuations in the tech sector. The chip equipment maker, Applied Materials, had reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue after the market closed on the previous day, Thursday, November 13th, 2025. The company also forecast solid results for the current quarter, which ends in January 2026.
Despite the positive financial performance, investors may have been expecting even stronger results from Applied Materials, given the stock's recent rally. As of the close of trading on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, Applied Materials' share price had increased by 37% for the year.
The ongoing concerns about lofty tech valuations appear to be weighing on investor sentiment, leading to the decline in stock futures on the day of the report.
