Chris Davis's AMAT Position Overview
Chris Davis (via Davis Selected Advisers) currently holds 4.2 M shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) worth $1.08 B, representing 4.85% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chris Davis has maintained a long-term strategic position in AMAT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2018, adding 10.05 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 4.95 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chris Davis's Applied Materials (AMAT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Applied Materials (AMAT) Trades by Chris Davis
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -1.35 M | Reduce 24.36% | 4.2 M | $256.99 |
| Q3 2025 | +596,399 | Add 12.03% | 5.55 M | $204.74 |
| Q2 2025 | -35,579 | Reduce 0.71% | 4.96 M | $183.07 |
| Q1 2025 | +280,955 | Add 5.96% | 4.99 M | $145.12 |
| Q4 2024 | +599,450 | Add 14.58% | 4.71 M | $162.63 |
| Q3 2024 | -73,157 | Reduce 1.75% | 4.11 M | $202.05 |
| Q2 2024 | -474,933 | Reduce 10.19% | 4.19 M | $235.99 |
| Q1 2024 | -1.28 M | Reduce 21.50% | 4.66 M | $206.23 |
| Q4 2023 | -872,578 | Reduce 12.81% | 5.94 M | $162.07 |
| Q3 2023 | -135,203 | Reduce 1.95% | 6.81 M | $138.45 |
| Q2 2023 | -198,493 | Reduce 2.78% | 6.95 M | $144.54 |
| Q1 2023 | -115,725 | Reduce 1.59% | 7.14 M | $122.83 |
| Q4 2022 | -98,452 | Reduce 1.34% | 7.26 M | $97.38 |
| Q3 2022 | -57,688 | Reduce 0.78% | 7.36 M | $81.93 |
| Q2 2022 | -636,567 | Reduce 7.91% | 7.42 M | $90.98 |
| Q1 2022 | -348,692 | Reduce 4.15% | 8.05 M | $131.80 |
| Q4 2021 | -344,188 | Reduce 3.94% | 8.4 M | $157.36 |
| Q3 2021 | -261,548 | Reduce 2.90% | 8.74 M | $128.73 |
| Q2 2021 | -759,651 | Reduce 7.78% | 9.01 M | $142.40 |
| Q1 2021 | -4.95 M | Reduce 33.62% | 9.77 M | $133.60 |
| Q4 2020 | -986,126 | Reduce 6.28% | 14.71 M | $86.30 |
| Q3 2020 | -581,631 | Reduce 3.57% | 15.7 M | $59.45 |
| Q2 2020 | -61,761 | Reduce 0.38% | 16.28 M | $60.45 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.26 M | Add 8.37% | 16.34 M | $45.82 |
| Q4 2019 | -465,632 | Reduce 3.00% | 15.08 M | $61.04 |
| Q3 2019 | -335,807 | Reduce 2.11% | 15.54 M | $49.90 |
| Q2 2019 | +364,769 | Add 2.35% | 15.88 M | $44.91 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.3 M | Add 17.42% | 15.52 M | $39.66 |
| Q4 2018 | +2.65 M | Add 25.04% | 13.21 M | $32.72 |
| Q3 2018 | +10.05 M | Add 1948.23% | 10.57 M | $38.65 |
| Q2 2018 | +7,175 | Add 1.41% | 515,977 | $46.19 |
| Q1 2018 | +5,577 | Add 1.11% | 508,802 | $55.61 |
| Q4 2017 | -1,792 | Reduce 0.35% | 503,225 | $51.12 |
| Q3 2017 | -236,917 | Reduce 31.93% | 505,017 | $51.93 |
| Q2 2017 | -41,678 | Reduce 5.32% | 741,934 | $41.31 |
| Q1 2017 | -7,607 | Reduce 0.96% | 783,612 | $38.90 |
| Q4 2016 | +316,339 | Add 66.61% | 791,219 | $32.27 |
| Q3 2016 | +2,080 | Add 0.44% | 474,880 | $30.15 |
| Q2 2016 | +134,330 | Add 39.69% | 472,800 | $23.97 |
| Q1 2016 | -12,140 | Reduce 3.46% | 338,470 | $21.18 |
| Q4 2015 | +1,792 | Add 0.51% | 350,610 | $18.67 |
| Q3 2015 | -5,046 | Reduce 1.43% | 348,818 | $14.69 |
| Q2 2015 | +7,312 | Add 2.11% | 353,864 | $19.22 |
| Q1 2015 | -8,538 | Reduce 2.40% | 346,552 | $22.56 |
| Q4 2014 | +8,178 | Add 2.36% | 355,090 | $24.92 |
| Q3 2014 | +16,588 | Add 5.02% | 346,912 | $21.61 |
| Q2 2014 | +6,035 | Add 1.86% | 330,324 | $22.55 |
| Q1 2014 | +19,173 | Add 6.28% | 324,289 | $20.41 |
| Q4 2013 | +6,797 | Add 2.28% | 305,116 | $17.68 |
| Q3 2013 | -89,834 | Reduce 23.14% | 298,319 | $17.53 |
| Q2 2013 | +388,153 | Add 0.00% | 388,153 | $14.92 |
Chris Davis's Applied Materials Investment FAQs
Chris Davis first purchased Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) in Q2 2013, acquiring 388,153 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chris Davis has held Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chris Davis's largest addition to Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) was in Q3 2018, adding 10,568,412 shares worth $408.47 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Chris Davis's firm, Davis Selected Advisers, owns 4,201,298 shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), valued at approximately $1.08 B.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) represents approximately 4.85% of Chris Davis's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chris Davis's peak holding in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) was 16,342,040 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020.