Applied Materials Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) reported record Q2 FY2026 revenue of $7.91 billion, up 11% year over year, with GAAP gross margin of 49.9% and operating margin of 31.9%.

GAAP EPS reached a record $3.51 and non-GAAP EPS $2.86. The company announced new EPIC Center partnerships, an agreement to acquire ASMPT’s NEXX business, raised its quarterly dividend 15% to $0.53 per share, and guided Q3 FY2026 revenue to $8.95 billion ± $0.5 billion with non-GAAP EPS of $3.36 ± $0.20.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Positive

• Record Q2 FY2026 revenue of $7.91B, up 11% year over year
• Record GAAP diluted EPS of $3.51, up 33% year over year
• Record non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.86, up 20% year over year
• Semiconductor Systems revenue grew to $5.97B with 35.1% operating margin
• Applied Global Services revenue increased to $1.67B with 29.2% operating margin
• Q3 FY2026 guidance: revenue $8.95B ± $0.5B, non-GAAP EPS $3.36 ± $0.20
• Quarterly dividend increased 15% to $0.53 per share, ninth straight yearly raise
• Agreement to acquire ASMPT’s NEXX advanced packaging deposition business
• Returned $765M to shareholders via $400M buybacks and $365M dividends in Q2
• Long-term collaborations with TSMC, SK hynix, Micron and others for AI and memory

Negative

• Non-GAAP free cash flow fell to $210M from $1.061B, an 80% decline year over year
• Other segment moved to a Q2 FY2026 operating loss of $56M versus $21M income in Q2 FY2025

Key Figures

Q2 FY2026 Revenue: $7.91 billion Q2 GAAP EPS: $3.51 Q2 non-GAAP EPS: $2.86 +5 more

8 metrics

Q2 FY2026 Revenue $7.91 billion Record quarterly revenue, up 11% year over year

Q2 GAAP EPS $3.51 Record EPS, up 33% year over year

Q2 non-GAAP EPS $2.86 Record non-GAAP EPS, up 20% year over year

GAAP gross margin 49.9% Q2 FY2026 reported gross margin

Non-GAAP gross margin 50.0% Q2 FY2026 non-GAAP gross margin

Q2 net income $2,806 million Up 31% from $2,137 million in Q2 FY2025

Non-GAAP free cash flow $210 million Down 80% from $1,061 million in Q2 FY2025

Dividend per share $0.53 Quarterly dividend increased 15% from $0.46

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 12 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 12	Q1 2026 earnings	Positive	+8.1%	Q1 2026 revenue $7.01B with solid EPS and higher Q2 outlook.
Nov 13	FY2025 results	Positive	+1.3%	Record FY2025 revenue $28.37B and record non-GAAP EPS growth.
Aug 14	Q3 2025 earnings	Negative	-14.1%	Record Q3 revenue but outlook called for Q4 revenue decline.
May 15	Q2 2025 earnings	Positive	-5.3%	Strong Q2 growth and AI demand commentary met with share decline.
Feb 13	Q1 2025 earnings	Negative	-8.2%	Strong revenue but GAAP EPS down 40% from tax impact.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases often highlight strong AI-driven demand and records, yet stock reactions have skewed slightly negative on average, indicating elevated expectations and sensitivity to guidance details.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, AMAT’s earnings reports have frequently featured records and AI-driven growth. Events on Feb 13, 2025, May 15, 2025, and Aug 14, 2025 all cited strong revenue and EPS, but price reactions ranged from modest gains to a -14.07% drop. More recently, on Nov 13, 2025 and Feb 12, 2026, record annual and quarterly figures supported smaller but positive moves. Today’s Q2 2026 results continue this pattern of record revenue and EPS tied to AI infrastructure demand.

Historical Comparison

-3.6% avg move · Across the last 5 earnings releases, AMAT’s average next‑day move was -3.63%, showing that even stro...

earnings

-3.6%

Average Historical Move earnings

Across the last 5 earnings releases, AMAT’s average next‑day move was -3.63%, showing that even strong financial updates often met high expectations.

Earnings from early 2025 through early 2026 show a progression toward recurring record revenue and EPS, increasingly tied to AI and advanced semiconductor demand.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement delivers record Q2 FY2026 revenue of $7.91 billion and record GAAP EPS of $3.51, a...

Analysis

This announcement delivers record Q2 FY2026 revenue of $7.91 billion and record GAAP EPS of $3.51, alongside non-GAAP EPS of $2.86 and a higher dividend of $0.53 per share. Guidance calls for Q3 revenue of $8.95 billion ± $500 million and non-GAAP EPS of $3.36 ± $0.20. Investors may track segment margins, cash generation after an 80% drop in non‑GAAP free cash flow, and ongoing AI-related demand trends.

Key Terms

gaap, non-gaap, free cash flow, gate-all-around transistors, +2 more

6 terms

gaap financial

"Record GAAP EPS $3.51 and record non-GAAP EPS $2.86"

GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are a set of standardized rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing their financial statements. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different companies, making it easier for investors to understand and compare financial information accurately. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy and uniform financial reports.

non-gaap financial

"Record GAAP EPS $3.51 and record non-GAAP EPS $2.86"

Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.

free cash flow financial

"Non-GAAP free cash flow | $210 | | $1,061 | | (80)%"

Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.

gate-all-around transistors technical

"create the smallest atomic-scale features in 3D Gate-All-Around transistors"

Gate-all-around transistors are a chip design in which the control electrode wraps fully around the tiny channel that carries electrical current, more like a faucet encircling a pipe rather than sitting to one side. That tighter control lets manufacturers make transistors smaller, faster and far more energy efficient, which matters to investors because it can improve chip performance, lower power costs, extend scaling, and influence who wins in the competitive, capital‑intensive semiconductor market.

pecvd technical

"Precision™ Selective Nitride PECVD preserves integrity of shallow trench isolation"

PECVD (plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) is a manufacturing technique that uses a plasma to deposit very thin material layers onto surfaces, commonly used for chips, solar panels, LEDs and protective coatings. It matters to investors because the process affects product performance, manufacturing cost, and production yield—like a more precise spray-paint that can be applied at lower heat, improving quality and scaling potential, which can influence a maker’s competitiveness and margins.

restricted stock units financial

"741 restricted stock units as a non-employee Board member under the company’s"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

• 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 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.”

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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, 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. 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. 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

Additional Information

	Q2 FY2026				Q2 FY2025
Revenue by Geography (In millions)
United States	$	941			$	808
% of Total		12	%			11	%
Europe	$	347			$	252
% of Total		4	%			4	%
Japan	$	623			$	572
% of Total		8	%			8	%
Korea	$	1,572			$	1,562
% of Total		20	%			22	%
Taiwan	$	2,155			$	1,997
% of Total		27	%			28	%
Southeast Asia	$	185			$	135
% of Total		2	%			2	%
China	$	2,087			$	1,774
% of Total		27	%			25	%
Employees (In thousands)
Regular Full Time		36.4				36.0

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)	April 26, 2026				April 27, 2025				April 26, 2026				April 27, 2025
Non-GAAP Gross Profit
GAAP reported gross profit	$	3,947			$	3,485			$	7,382			$	6,981
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		6				6				13				13
Non-GAAP gross profit	$	3,953			$	3,491			$	7,395			$	6,994
Non-GAAP gross margin		50.0	%			49.2	%			49.6	%			49.0	%
Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income	$	2,523			$	2,169			$	4,354			$	4,344
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		10				11				21				23
Acquisition integration and deal costs		3				—				3				3
Legal settlement2		—				—				253				—
Restructuring charges3		—				—				12				—
Non-GAAP operating income	$	2,536			$	2,180			$	4,643			$	4,370
Non-GAAP operating margin		32.1	%			30.7	%			31.1	%			30.6	%
Non-GAAP Net Income
GAAP reported net income	$	2,806			$	2,137			$	4,832			$	3,322
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		10				11				21				23
Acquisition integration and deal costs		3				—				3				3
Legal settlement2		—				—				253				—
Restructuring charges3		—				—				12				—
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net		15				(18	)			29				(27	)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net		(685	)			(80	)			(1,169	)			26
Foreign exchange loss (gain) related to purchase of strategic investment		—				23				—				23
Loss (gain) on asset sale		—				(44	)			—				(44	)
Income tax effect of share-based compensation4		7				4				(14	)			(6	)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers5		32				32				63				706
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items		9				(124	)			49				(140	)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments6		89				(1	)			106				—
Non-GAAP net income	$	2,286			$	1,940			$	4,185			$	3,886

1	These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2	Charge of $253 million for settlement with the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security to resolve a previously disclosed export controls compliance matter.
3	The restructuring charges related to a workforce reduction plan announced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
4	GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
5	Amount for the six months ended April 27, 2025, included changes to the income tax provision of $62 million from amortization of intangibles and a $644 million remeasurement of deferred tax assets resulting from new tax incentive agreements in Singapore in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
6	Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)	April 26, 2026				April 27, 2025				April 26, 2026				April 27, 2025
Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
GAAP reported earnings per diluted share	$	3.51			$	2.63			$	6.05			$	4.08
Certain items associated with acquisitions		0.01				0.01				0.03				0.02
Legal settlement		—				—				0.32				—
Restructuring charges		—				—				0.01				—
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net		0.08				(0.02	)			0.09				(0.03	)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net		(0.80	)			(0.10	)			(1.38	)			0.03
Foreign exchange loss (gain) related to purchase of strategic investment		—				0.03				—				0.03
Loss (gain) on asset sale		—				(0.05	)			—				(0.05	)
Income tax effect of share-based compensation		0.01				—				(0.02	)			(0.01	)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers1		0.04				0.04				0.08				0.87
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items		0.01				(0.15	)			0.06				(0.17	)
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share	$	2.86			$	2.39			$	5.24			$	4.77
Weighted average number of diluted shares		799				812				799				815

1

Amount for the six months ended April 27, 2025, included changes to the income tax provision of $0.08 per diluted share from amortization of intangibles and $0.79 per diluted share from a remeasurement of deferred tax assets resulting from new tax incentive agreements in Singapore in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)	April 26, 2026				April 27, 2025				April 26, 2026				April 27, 2025
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Gross Profit
GAAP reported gross profit	$	3,264			$	2,889			$	6,058			$	5,875
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		6				6				13				13
Non-GAAP gross profit	$	3,270			$	2,895			$	6,071			$	5,888
Non-GAAP gross margin		54.8	%			53.6	%			54.7	%			53.5	%
Applied Global Services Non-GAAP Gross Profit
GAAP reported gross profit	$	577			$	476			$	1,114			$	913
Non-GAAP gross profit	$	577			$	476			$	1,114			$	913
Non-GAAP gross margin		34.7	%			33.5	%			34.6	%			32.9	%
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income	$	2,092			$	1,770			$	3,519			$	3,642
Certain items associated with acquisitions1		10				11				21				23
Acquisition integration and deal costs		—				—				—				2
Legal settlement2		—				—				253				—
Non-GAAP operating income	$	2,102			$	1,781			$	3,793			$	3,667
Non-GAAP operating margin		35.2	%			33.0	%			34.2	%			33.3	%
Applied Global Services Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income	$	487			$	378			$	925			$	714
Acquisition integration and deal costs		—				—				—				1
Non-GAAP operating income	$	487			$	378			$	925			$	715
Non-GAAP operating margin		29.2	%			26.6	%			28.7	%			25.8	%

1	These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2	Charge of $253 million for settlement with the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security to resolve a previously disclosed export controls compliance matter.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within other and included in consolidated operating income.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
	Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)	April 26, 2026
GAAP provision for income taxes(a)	$	419
Income tax effect of share-based compensation		(7	)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers		(32	)
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items		(9	)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments		(89	)
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes(b)	$	282
GAAP income before income taxes(c)	$	3,225
Certain items associated with acquisitions		10
Acquisition integration and deal costs		3
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net		15
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net		(685	)
Non-GAAP income before income taxes(d)	$	2,568
GAAP effective income tax rate(a/c)		13.0	%
Non-GAAP effective income tax rate(b/d)		11.0	%

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FREE CASH FLOW
	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
(In millions)	April 26, 2026				April 27, 2025				April 26, 2026				April 27, 2025
Cash provided by operating activities	$	845			$	1,571			$	2,531			$	2,496
Capital expenditures		(635	)			(510	)			(1,281	)			(891	)
Non-GAAP free cash flow	$	210			$	1,061			$	1,250			$	1,605

FAQ

How did Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) perform in Q2 2026 earnings?

Applied Materials posted record Q2 FY2026 revenue of $7.91 billion and GAAP EPS of $3.51. According to Applied Materials, revenue grew 11% year over year, GAAP net income reached $2.81 billion, and operating margin improved to 31.9%.

What were Applied Materials’ key non-GAAP results for Q2 2026 (AMAT)?

Applied Materials reported Q2 FY2026 non-GAAP EPS of $2.86 and non-GAAP net income of $2.29 billion. According to Applied Materials, non-GAAP gross margin was 50.0%, non-GAAP operating margin was 32.1%, and non-GAAP net income rose 18% year over year.

What guidance did Applied Materials give for Q3 FY2026 revenue and EPS (AMAT)?

Applied Materials expects Q3 FY2026 revenue of about $8.95 billion ± $500 million and non-GAAP EPS of $3.36 ± $0.20. According to Applied Materials, this outlook excludes certain known acquisition-related charges and other unpredictable non-operational or tax items.

How did Applied Materials’ Semiconductor Systems and Services segments perform in Q2 2026?

Semiconductor Systems revenue reached $5.97 billion and Applied Global Services revenue was $1.67 billion in Q2 FY2026. According to Applied Materials, Semiconductor Systems achieved a 35.1% operating margin, while Applied Global Services delivered a 29.2% operating margin for the quarter.

What does the ASMPT NEXX acquisition mean for Applied Materials (AMAT) investors?

Applied Materials agreed to acquire ASMPT’s NEXX advanced packaging deposition business, expanding its panel-level packaging portfolio. According to Applied Materials, adding NEXX’s team and products is expected to strengthen its ability to support larger-body AI accelerators and advanced semiconductor packaging customers.

How much cash did Applied Materials return to shareholders in Q2 2026?

Applied Materials returned $765 million to shareholders in Q2 FY2026 through buybacks and dividends. According to Applied Materials, this included $400 million of share repurchases and $365 million of dividends, alongside a 15% dividend increase to $0.53 per share.

What is Applied Materials’ new quarterly dividend and history of increases?

Applied Materials raised its quarterly dividend to $0.53 per share, a 15% increase from $0.46. According to Applied Materials, this marks nine consecutive years of dividend increases and means the dividend per share has more than doubled over the past four years.