EX-99.1 2 exhibit991q22026earningsre.htm EX-99.1 EARNINGS RELEASE Document Exhibit 99.1 Investor Relations Contact: Mike Sullivan (408) 986-7977 mike_sullivan@amat.com Media Contact: Ricky Gradwohl (408) 235-4676 ricky_gradwohl@amat.com APPLIED MATERIALS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS • Record revenue $7.91 billion, up 11 percent year over year • GAAP gross margin 49.9 percent and non-GAAP gross margin 50.0 percent • Record GAAP EPS $3.51 and record non-GAAP EPS $2.86, up 33 percent and 20 percent year over year, respectively • Announced new EPIC Center partner engagements designed to accelerate commercialization of next-generation semiconductor technologies SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 14, 2026 — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its second quarter ended Apr. 26, 2026. Second Quarter Results Applied generated record revenue of $7.91 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 49.9 percent, operating income of $2.52 billion or 31.9 percent of revenue, and record earnings per share (EPS) of $3.51. On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 50.0 percent, operating income of $2.54 billion or 32.1 percent of revenue, and record EPS of $2.86. The company generated $845 million in cash from operations and distributed $765 million to shareholders through $400 million in share repurchases and $365 million in dividends. “Applied Materials delivered record quarterly performance, and we now expect our semiconductor equipment business to grow more than 30 percent in calendar 2026,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO. “The rapid global build-out of AI computing infrastructure combined with Applied’s strong leadership positions in leading-edge logic, DRAM and advanced packaging provide an exceptionally strong foundation for sustained, multi-year revenue and profit growth.” “The growth in AI that Applied has been investing for is now in full force,” said Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO. “As the largest process equipment company in the fastest growing markets, our top priority is ensuring we have the operational and supply chain readiness to support our customers’ growth. We have increased our build plan, inventory positions and logistics capacity, and we are driving higher operating profit and productivity across the company.” Applied Materials, Inc. Page 2 of 14 Results Summary Q2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025 Change (In millions, except per share amounts and percentages) Revenue $ 7,910  $ 7,100  11% Gross margin 49.9  % 49.1  % 0.8 points Operating margin 31.9  % 30.5  % 1.4 points Net income $ 2,806  $ 2,137  31% Diluted earnings per share $ 3.51  $ 2.63  33% Non-GAAP Results Non-GAAP gross margin 50.0  % 49.2  % 0.8 points Non-GAAP operating margin 32.1  % 30.7  % 1.4 points Non-GAAP net income $ 2,286  $ 1,940  18% Non-GAAP diluted EPS $ 2.86  $ 2.39  20% Non-GAAP free cash flow $ 210  $ 1,061  (80)% A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section. Recent Highlights • Announced several EPIC Center engagements with chipmakers and partners designed to dramatically reduce the time it takes to commercialize breakthrough technologies from early-stage research to full-scale manufacturing. These engagements build upon the previously announced partnership with Samsung Electronics. • A new innovation partnership with TSMC to accelerate the development and commercialization of semiconductor technologies required for the next era of AI. Working together at Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, the companies will co-innovate to advance materials engineering, equipment innovation, and process integration technologies designed to deliver energy-efficient performance from the data center to the edge. • Arizona State University (ASU), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Stanford University will join Applied’s EPIC Center as inaugural research partners, leveraging the synergy of academia and industry to accelerate energy‑efficient innovations for next‑generation AI chips. • Advantest Corporation, a leading semiconductor test equipment supplier, will join Applied’s EPIC platform as an innovation partner to strengthen the links between front-end manufacturing technologies and back-end testing of chips and packages, helping chipmakers bring new designs to market faster. • A long-term collaboration agreement between Applied and SK hynix to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation DRAM and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) essential for AI and high-performance computing. Engineers from both companies will work side-by-side at Applied’s EPIC Center to advance innovation in materials, process integration and 3D advanced packaging as memory architectures move beyond current production nodes. • Applied and Micron Technology are working to develop next-generation DRAM, HBM and NAND solutions that increase the energy-efficient performance of AI systems, bringing together advanced R&D capabilities from Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley and Micron’s state-of-the-art innovation center in Boise, Idaho. • Introduced chip-making systems designed to create the smallest atomic-scale features in 3D Gate-All-Around transistors for the world’s most advanced logic chips. By controlling materials deposition with atomic-level Applied Materials, Inc. Page 3 of 14 precision, the technologies enable chipmakers to build faster and more power-efficient transistors at the scale required to sustain the pace of today’s global AI infrastructure build-out. • Precision™ Selective Nitride PECVD preserves integrity of shallow trench isolation, reducing parasitic capacitance and boosting chip performance-per-watt. • Trillium™ ALD wraps silicon nanosheets with complex metal gate stacks that optimize transistors for a wide range of AI computing applications. • Entered into an agreement with ASMPT Limited to acquire its NEXX business, a leading supplier of large-area advanced packaging deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry. The addition of the NEXX team and products will broaden Applied’s portfolio of panel-level advanced packaging technologies which are designed to enable chipmakers and systems companies to build larger-body AI accelerators for higher energy-efficient performance. • Received a 2026 Intel EPIC Supplier Award for Excellence in Technology Development. • Joined Synopsys and NVIDIA in a collaboration to advance AI and quantum chemistry R&D with accelerated materials modeling. • Increased the quarterly cash dividend by 15 percent, from $0.46 to $0.53 per share, marking nine consecutive years of dividend increases. With the increase, Applied has more than doubled its dividend per share from four years ago. Applied Materials, Inc. Page 4 of 14 Business Outlook Applied’s total revenue and non-GAAP diluted EPS for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 are expected to be as follows: Q3 FY2026 (In millions, except per share amounts) Total revenue $ 8,950  +/- $ 500  Non-GAAP diluted EPS $ 3.36  +/- $ 0.20  This outlook for non-GAAP diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share, includes the normalized tax benefit of share-based compensation of $0.01 per share and includes a net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.04 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax-related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty. Second Quarter Reportable Segment Information Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, management moved our 200-millimeter equipment business to Semiconductor Systems. The business was previously included in Applied Global Services. Additionally, effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, management began fully allocating corporate support costs to our operating segments. Prior-period numbers have been recast to conform to the current-year presentation. Display operating segment financial results are included in the Other category balances below. Semiconductor Systems Q2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025 (in millions, except percentages) Revenue $ 5,965  $ 5,401  Foundry, logic and other 67  % 66  % DRAM 29  % 27  % Flash memory 4  % 7  % Gross margin 54.7  % 53.5  % Operating income $ 2,092  $ 1,770  Operating margin 35.1  % 32.8  % Non-GAAP Results Non-GAAP gross margin 54.8  % 53.6  % Non-GAAP operating income $ 2,102  $ 1,781  Non-GAAP operating margin 35.2  % 33.0  % Applied Global Services Q2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025 (in millions, except percentages) Revenue $ 1,665  $ 1,420  Gross margin 34.7  % 33.5  % Operating income $ 487  $ 378  Operating margin 29.2  % 26.6  % Non-GAAP Results Non-GAAP gross margin 34.7  % 33.5  % Non-GAAP operating income $ 487  $ 378  Non-GAAP operating margin 29.2  % 26.6  % Other Q2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025 (in millions) Revenue $ 280  $ 279  Cost of products sold and expenses (336) (258) Operating income (loss) $ (56) $ 21  Applied Materials, Inc. Page 5 of 14 Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including, as applicable, certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments; legal settlement charges; impairments of assets; gain or loss, dividends and impairments on strategic investments; certain income tax items; and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and investors’ ability to review the company’s business from the same perspective as the company’s management, and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Webcast Information Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast and related slide presentation will be available at https://ir.appliedmaterials.com . A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today. Applied Materials, Inc. Page 6 of 14 Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation and cash deployment strategies, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, the plans and expectations for the EPIC Center, legal matters, our business outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and beyond, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic, political and industry conditions, including changes in interest rates and prices for goods and services; global trade issues, changes in trade and export regulations, license requirements, and their interpretation, and our ability to obtain licenses or authorizations on a timely basis, if at all; changes in tariffs, any retaliatory measures, and our ability to mitigate the impact of tariffs; the effects of geopolitical turmoil or conflicts; demand for semiconductor chips and electronic devices; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; our ability to meet customer demand, and our suppliers’ ability to meet our demand requirements; the concentrated nature of our customer base; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; cybersecurity incidents affecting us or our suppliers, customers or vendors; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; our ability to ensure compliance with applicable law, rules and regulations; and other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them. About Applied Materials Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com . Applied Materials, Inc. Page 7 of 14 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In millions, except per share amounts) April 26, 2026 April 27, 2025 April 26, 2026 April 27, 2025 Revenue $ 7,910  $ 7,100  $ 14,922  $ 14,266  Cost of products sold 3,963  3,615  7,540  7,285  Gross profit 3,947  3,485  7,382  6,981  Operating expenses: Research, development and engineering 1,027  893  1,955  1,752  Marketing and selling 233  216  455  422  General and administrative 164  207  353  463  Legal settlement —  —  253  —  Restructuring charges —  —  12  —  Total operating expenses 1,424  1,316  3,028  2,637  Income from operations 2,523  2,169  4,354  4,344  Interest expense 69  68  138  132  Interest and other income (expense), net 771  221  1,337  229  Income before income taxes 3,225  2,322  5,553  4,441  Provision for income taxes 419  185  721  1,119  Net income $ 2,806  $ 2,137  $ 4,832  $ 3,322  Earnings per share: Basic $ 3.53  $ 2.64  $ 6.09  $ 4.10  Diluted $ 3.51  $ 2.63  $ 6.05  $ 4.08  Weighted average number of shares: Basic 794  809  794  811  Diluted 799  812  799  815  Applied Materials, Inc. Page 8 of 14 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS   (In millions) April 26, 2026 October 26, 2025 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,301  $ 7,241  Short-term investments 1,940  1,332  Accounts receivable, net 6,372  5,185  Inventories 6,343  5,915  Other current assets 1,615  1,208  Total current assets 22,571  20,881  Long-term investments 5,142  4,327  Property, plant and equipment, net 5,255  4,610  Goodwill 3,824  3,707  Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net 330  226  Deferred income taxes and other assets 3,164  2,548  Total assets $ 40,286  $ 36,299  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Short-term debt $ 1,199  $ 100  Accounts payable and accrued expenses 5,229  5,333  Contract liabilities 2,570  2,566  Total current liabilities 8,998  7,999  Long-term debt 5,256  6,455  Income taxes payable 704  356  Other liabilities 1,419  1,074  Total liabilities 16,377  15,884  Total stockholders’ equity 23,909  20,415  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 40,286  $ 36,299  Applied Materials, Inc. Page 9 of 14 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS   (In millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended April 26, 2026 April 27, 2025 April 26, 2026 April 27, 2025 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 2,806  $ 2,137  $ 4,832  $ 3,322  Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 135  103  262  208  Restructuring charges —  —  12  —  (Gain) / loss and impairment on investments (672) (76) (1,138) 24  Share-based compensation 169  159  376  354  Deferred income taxes 152  4  74  672  Other 5  (33) 4  (38) Net change in operating assets and liabilities (1,750) (723) (1,891) (2,046) Cash provided by operating activities 845  1,571  2,531  2,496  Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (635) (510) (1,281) (891) Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (175) (1) (175) (29) Proceeds from asset sale 6  33  6  33  Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 2,091  1,921  3,234  3,144  Purchases of investments (2,246) (1,222) (3,523) (2,933) Cash provided by (used in) investing activities (959) 221  (1,739) (676) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper 100  100  300  300  Repayments of commercial paper (200) (100) (400) (300) Proceeds from common stock issuances 131  129  131  129  Common stock repurchases (400) (1,670) (737) (2,988) Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards (80) (35) (309) (177) Payments of dividends to stockholders (365) (325) (730) (651) Payments of debt issuance costs —  (2) —  (2) Cash used in financing activities (814) (1,903) (1,745) (3,689) Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents (928) (111) (953) (1,869) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period 7,287  6,355  7,312  8,113  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period $ 6,359  $ 6,244  $ 6,359  $ 6,244  Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents        Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,301  $ 6,169  $ 6,301  $ 6,169  Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets 58  75  58  75  Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents $ 6,359  $ 6,244  $ 6,359  $ 6,244  Supplemental cash flow information: Cash payments for income taxes $ 538  $ 763  $ 650  $ 833  Cash refunds from income taxes $ 13  $ 5  $ 16  $ 75  Cash payments for interest $ 54  $ 68  $ 119  $ 120  Applied Materials, Inc. Page 10 of 14 Additional Information   Q2 FY2026 Q2 FY2025 Revenue by Geography ( In millions ) United States $ 941  $ 808  % of Total 12