Applied Materials Announces Cash Dividend
Rhea-AI Summary
Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, payable on December 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 20, 2025. This represents a 15% increase from the previous $0.40 per share, marking the company's eighth consecutive year of dividend increases.
The company has maintained a strong shareholder return profile, with a 15% compound annual growth rate in dividends over the past decade through 2024, distributing nearly 90% of free cash flow to shareholders. In Q3 2025, Applied Materials returned $1.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, with approximately $14.8 billion remaining in its share repurchase authorization.
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- Quarterly dividend increased by 15% from $0.40 to $0.46 per share
- Eight consecutive years of dividend increases
- 15% compound annual growth rate in dividends over past decade
- 90% of free cash flow distributed to shareholders
- $14.8 billion remaining in share repurchase authorization
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- None.
News Market Reaction – AMAT
On the day this news was published, AMAT declined 1.38%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of
The cash dividend is a key component of Applied’s capital allocation strategy. In March 2025, Applied announced a 15-percent increase in the quarterly dividend per share, from
In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Applied distributed
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, express or implied, regarding future rates of cash dividends and our share repurchase program. While we expect to continue to pay dividends in the future, the declaration of any future dividends or dividends at any particular rate is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors, as well as a determination by the Board of Directors that dividends are in the best interests of our stockholders. The timing and amount of share repurchases will depend on market conditions, our other funding requirements and other considerations. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements are described in our SEC filings, including our 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.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
For reconciliation of the GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure related to free cash flow, see non-GAAP reconciliation materials on the Investor Relations website at ir.appliedmaterials.com.
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.
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