Joel Greenblatt's AMAT Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 146.7K shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) worth $30.04 M, representing 0.13% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in AMAT, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 1.4M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2016, reducing 548.8K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Applied Materials (AMAT) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Applied Materials (AMAT) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +149,032 | New Buy | 149,032 | $20.41 |
| Q2 2014 | -56,748 | Reduce 38.08% | 92,284 | $22.55 |
| Q3 2014 | +72,934 | Add 79.03% | 165,218 | $21.61 |
| Q4 2014 | +397,643 | Add 240.68% | 562,861 | $24.92 |
| Q1 2015 | -329,441 | Reduce 58.53% | 233,420 | $22.56 |
| Q2 2015 | -206,461 | Reduce 88.45% | 26,959 | $19.21 |
| Q3 2015 | +556,100 | Add 2062.76% | 583,059 | $14.69 |
| Q4 2015 | -238,831 | Reduce 40.96% | 344,228 | $18.67 |
| Q1 2016 | +316,338 | Add 91.90% | 660,566 | $21.18 |
| Q2 2016 | -548,840 | Reduce 83.09% | 111,726 | $23.97 |
| Q3 2016 | +1.4 M | Add 1257.26% | 1.52 M | $30.15 |
| Q4 2016 | -65,937 | Reduce 4.35% | 1.45 M | $32.27 |
| Q1 2017 | -324,652 | Reduce 22.38% | 1.13 M | $38.90 |
| Q2 2017 | +66,366 | Add 5.89% | 1.19 M | $41.31 |
| Q3 2017 | +54,145 | Add 4.54% | 1.25 M | $52.09 |
| Q4 2017 | -476,995 | Reduce 38.27% | 769,334 | $51.12 |
| Q1 2018 | -207,017 | Reduce 26.91% | 562,317 | $55.61 |
| Q2 2018 | -82,329 | Reduce 14.64% | 479,988 | $46.19 |
| Q3 2018 | -451,655 | Reduce 94.10% | 28,333 | $38.65 |
| Q4 2018 | +1.19 M | Add 4183.84% | 1.21 M | $32.74 |
| Q1 2019 | -164,856 | Reduce 13.58% | 1.05 M | $39.66 |
| Q2 2019 | -265,644 | Reduce 25.33% | 783,240 | $44.91 |
| Q3 2019 | -1,217 | Reduce 0.16% | 782,023 | $49.90 |
| Q4 2019 | -319,974 | Reduce 40.92% | 462,049 | $61.04 |
| Q1 2020 | -207,785 | Reduce 44.97% | 254,264 | $45.82 |
| Q2 2020 | -102,685 | Reduce 40.39% | 151,579 | $60.45 |
| Q3 2020 | -12,241 | Reduce 8.08% | 139,338 | $59.45 |
| Q4 2020 | -19,772 | Reduce 14.19% | 119,566 | $86.30 |
| Q1 2021 | -47,225 | Reduce 39.50% | 72,341 | $133.60 |
| Q2 2021 | +34,086 | Add 47.12% | 106,427 | $142.40 |
| Q3 2021 | +9,645 | Add 9.06% | 116,072 | $128.73 |
| Q4 2021 | -32,757 | Reduce 28.22% | 83,315 | $157.35 |
| Q1 2022 | -18,453 | Reduce 22.15% | 64,862 | $131.80 |
| Q2 2022 | +42,882 | Add 66.11% | 107,744 | $90.98 |
| Q3 2022 | +33,641 | Add 31.22% | 141,385 | $81.93 |
| Q4 2022 | -44,690 | Reduce 31.61% | 96,695 | $97.38 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,870 | Reduce 2.97% | 93,825 | $122.83 |
| Q2 2023 | +31,732 | Add 33.82% | 125,557 | $144.54 |
| Q3 2023 | +39,194 | Add 31.22% | 164,751 | $138.45 |
| Q4 2023 | -56,257 | Reduce 34.15% | 108,494 | $162.07 |
| Q1 2024 | -10,824 | Reduce 9.98% | 97,670 | $206.23 |
| Q2 2024 | -14,005 | Reduce 14.34% | 83,665 | $235.99 |
| Q3 2024 | +34,973 | Add 41.80% | 118,638 | $202.05 |
| Q4 2024 | +80,220 | Add 67.62% | 198,858 | $162.63 |
| Q1 2025 | -74,821 | Reduce 37.63% | 124,037 | $145.12 |
| Q2 2025 | +41,301 | Add 33.30% | 165,338 | $183.07 |
| Q3 2025 | -18,591 | Reduce 11.24% | 146,747 | $204.74 |
Joel Greenblatt's Applied Materials Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) in Q1 2014, acquiring 149,032 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) for 47 quarters since Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) was in Q3 2016, adding 1,516,407 shares worth $45.72 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 146,747 shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), valued at approximately $30.04 M. 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 0.13% of Joel Greenblatt'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.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) was 1,516,407 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.