Applied Materials Announces Cash Dividend

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Applied Materials announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, payable on September 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2025. This represents a 15% increase from the previous $0.40 per share, marking the company's eighth consecutive year of dividend increases. Over the past decade through 2024, AMAT has maintained a 15% compound annual growth rate in dividends and returned nearly 90% of free cash flow to shareholders. In Q2 2025, the company distributed approximately $2.0 billion through dividends and share repurchases, with $15.9 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 the past decade
• Returned nearly 90% of free cash flow to shareholders over past 10 years
• Substantial $15.9 billion remaining in share repurchase authorization

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share payable on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on Sept. 11, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 21, 2025.

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 $0.40 to $0.46, marking eight consecutive years of dividend increases. Over the past 10 fiscal years through 2024, the company has increased its dividend per share at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 15 percent and distributed nearly 90 percent of free cash flow to shareholders.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, Applied distributed nearly $2.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company had approximately $15.9 billion remaining in its share repurchase authorization at the end of the period.

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 used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:
Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676
Liz Morali (financial community) 408.986.7977

FAQ

What is Applied Materials' (AMAT) current quarterly dividend per share?

Applied Materials' current quarterly dividend is $0.46 per share, representing a 15% increase from the previous $0.40 per share.

When is Applied Materials' (AMAT) next dividend payment date?

Applied Materials' next dividend payment date is September 11, 2025, for shareholders of record as of August 21, 2025.

How much has Applied Materials (AMAT) returned to shareholders in Q2 2025?

Applied Materials distributed nearly $2.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in Q2 2025.

What is Applied Materials' (AMAT) dividend growth history?

Applied Materials has increased its dividend for eight consecutive years, with a 15% compound annual growth rate over the past decade through 2024.

How much remains in Applied Materials' (AMAT) share repurchase authorization?

Applied Materials had approximately $15.9 billion remaining in its share repurchase authorization at the end of Q2 2025.