History Says Applied Materials Stock Slated To Soar

1. AMAT faces resistance at $180, hampering further gains. 2. Past 10-year data shows AMAT averages a 7.4% February gain. 3. Current brokerage sentiment is bearish, with room for upgrades. 4. Earnings report on Feb 13 expects EPS of $2.28, with potential volatility. 5. Historical performance post-earnings shows AMAT tends to underperform.