Chris Davis's AMAT Position Overview
Chris Davis (via Davis Selected Advisers) currently holds 5.6M shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) worth $1.14 B, representing 5.94% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 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 10.1M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2021, reducing 4.9M 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +388,154 | Add 0.00% | 388,153 | $14.92 |
| Q3 2013 | -89,834 | Reduce 23.14% | 298,319 | $17.53 |
| Q4 2013 | +6,797 | Add 2.28% | 305,116 | $17.68 |
| Q1 2014 | +19,173 | Add 6.28% | 324,289 | $20.41 |
| Q2 2014 | +6,035 | Add 1.86% | 330,324 | $22.55 |
| Q3 2014 | +16,588 | Add 5.02% | 346,912 | $21.61 |
| Q4 2014 | +8,178 | Add 2.36% | 355,090 | $24.92 |
| Q1 2015 | -8,538 | Reduce 2.40% | 346,552 | $22.56 |
| Q2 2015 | +7,312 | Add 2.11% | 353,864 | $19.22 |
| Q3 2015 | -5,046 | Reduce 1.43% | 348,818 | $14.69 |
| Q4 2015 | +1,792 | Add 0.51% | 350,610 | $18.67 |
| Q1 2016 | -12,140 | Reduce 3.46% | 338,470 | $21.18 |
| Q2 2016 | +134,330 | Add 39.69% | 472,800 | $23.97 |
| Q3 2016 | +2,080 | Add 0.44% | 474,880 | $30.15 |
| Q4 2016 | +316,339 | Add 66.61% | 791,219 | $32.27 |
| Q1 2017 | -7,607 | Reduce 0.96% | 783,612 | $38.90 |
| Q2 2017 | -41,678 | Reduce 5.32% | 741,934 | $41.31 |
| Q3 2017 | -236,917 | Reduce 31.93% | 505,017 | $51.93 |
| Q4 2017 | -1,792 | Reduce 0.35% | 503,225 | $51.12 |
| Q1 2018 | +5,577 | Add 1.11% | 508,802 | $55.61 |
| Q2 2018 | +7,175 | Add 1.41% | 515,977 | $46.19 |
| Q3 2018 | +10.05 M | Add 1948.23% | 10.57 M | $38.65 |
| Q4 2018 | +2.65 M | Add 25.04% | 13.21 M | $32.72 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.3 M | Add 17.42% | 15.52 M | $39.66 |
| Q2 2019 | +364,769 | Add 2.35% | 15.88 M | $44.91 |
| Q3 2019 | -335,807 | Reduce 2.11% | 15.54 M | $49.90 |
| Q4 2019 | -465,632 | Reduce 3.00% | 15.08 M | $61.04 |
| Q1 2020 | +1.26 M | Add 8.37% | 16.34 M | $45.82 |
| Q2 2020 | -61,761 | Reduce 0.38% | 16.28 M | $60.45 |
| Q3 2020 | -581,631 | Reduce 3.57% | 15.7 M | $59.45 |
| Q4 2020 | -986,126 | Reduce 6.28% | 14.71 M | $86.30 |
| Q1 2021 | -4.95 M | Reduce 33.62% | 9.77 M | $133.60 |
| Q2 2021 | -759,651 | Reduce 7.78% | 9.01 M | $142.40 |
| Q3 2021 | -261,548 | Reduce 2.90% | 8.74 M | $128.73 |
| Q4 2021 | -344,188 | Reduce 3.94% | 8.4 M | $157.36 |
| Q1 2022 | -348,692 | Reduce 4.15% | 8.05 M | $131.80 |
| Q2 2022 | -636,567 | Reduce 7.91% | 7.42 M | $90.98 |
| Q3 2022 | -57,688 | Reduce 0.78% | 7.36 M | $81.93 |
| Q4 2022 | -98,452 | Reduce 1.34% | 7.26 M | $97.38 |
| Q1 2023 | -115,725 | Reduce 1.59% | 7.14 M | $122.83 |
| Q2 2023 | -198,493 | Reduce 2.78% | 6.95 M | $144.54 |
| Q3 2023 | -135,203 | Reduce 1.95% | 6.81 M | $138.45 |
| Q4 2023 | -872,578 | Reduce 12.81% | 5.94 M | $162.07 |
| Q1 2024 | -1.28 M | Reduce 21.50% | 4.66 M | $206.23 |
| Q2 2024 | -474,933 | Reduce 10.19% | 4.19 M | $235.99 |
| Q3 2024 | -73,157 | Reduce 1.75% | 4.11 M | $202.05 |
| Q4 2024 | +599,450 | Add 14.58% | 4.71 M | $162.63 |
| Q1 2025 | +280,955 | Add 5.96% | 4.99 M | $145.12 |
| Q2 2025 | -35,579 | Reduce 0.71% | 4.96 M | $183.07 |
| Q3 2025 | +596,399 | Add 12.03% | 5.55 M | $204.74 |
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 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chris Davis's largest addition to Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) was in Q3 2018, adding 10,568,412 shares worth $408.47 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Chris Davis's firm, Davis Selected Advisers, owns 5,553,992 shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), valued at approximately $1.14 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) represents approximately 5.94% of Chris Davis's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chris Davis's peak holding in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) was 16,342,040 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.