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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) generates a steady flow of news that reflects its role in semiconductor and advanced display manufacturing, AI infrastructure and capital markets activity. Company updates frequently highlight how its materials engineering solutions support advanced logic, DRAM, high-bandwidth memory and complex 3D chip architectures that underpin AI computing.
Investors following AMAT news can expect regular earnings announcements, where the company reports quarterly and annual results, segment performance for Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services and display-related activities, and management’s commentary on technology inflections, demand trends and regulatory impacts. These releases often include non-GAAP reconciliations and business outlook ranges for upcoming quarters.
Applied Materials also issues news about product and technology introductions. Recent examples include the Kinex die-to-wafer hybrid bonding system, the Centura Xtera epitaxy system for Gate-All-Around transistors at advanced nodes, and the PROVision 10 eBeam metrology system for complex 3D chips. Such announcements provide insight into how the company is addressing challenges in hybrid bonding, epitaxial growth and nanoscale metrology for next-generation devices.
Another recurring theme in AMAT news is strategic collaboration and ecosystem development. The company has announced a partnership with GlobalFoundries to establish a waveguide fabrication facility in Singapore for AI-driven photonics and augmented reality applications. It has also described its role in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing initiatives, including supplying American-made equipment from its Austin facility and investing in a new advanced manufacturing site in Arizona.
News items additionally cover capital allocation and financing, such as cash dividend declarations, share repurchase activity, new credit agreements and public offerings of senior unsecured notes. Conference participation and investor event webcasts are also regularly announced. This news page aggregates these developments so readers can review AMAT’s operational, technological and financial updates in one place.
Applied Materials has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, scheduled for payment on December 16, 2021, to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2021. This dividend aligns with the company's capital allocation strategy, which returned $1.72 billion or 111% of free cash flow to shareholders during the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Additionally, the company has approximately $6.5 billion remaining in its share buyback authorization.
Applied Materials reported record quarterly revenue of $6.20 billion, a significant 41% increase year-over-year. The company achieved a GAAP operating margin of 32.5% and a non-GAAP operating margin of 32.7%, marking substantial year-over-year improvements. GAAP earnings per share (EPS) reached $1.87, up 105%, while non-GAAP EPS was $1.90, reflecting a 79% increase. The third quarter concluded with cash from operations totaling $1.69 billion and $1.72 billion returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
Applied Materials, Inc. announced that Dan Durn, Senior Vice President and CFO, will participate in several upcoming virtual investor conferences. The events include:
- Needham SemiCap and EDA Conference on Aug. 24 at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET.
- Deutsche Bank Technology Conference on Sept. 10 at 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET.
- Citi Global Technology Conference on Sept. 15 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET.
- J.P. Morgan U.S. All Stars Conference on Sept. 21 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET.
A live webcast will be available on the company's website.
Applied Materials will host a webcast to discuss its third quarter of fiscal 2021 financial results on August 19, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The live session can be accessed on the company's website, with a replay available later the same day starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. As a leader in materials engineering solutions, Applied Materials supports the production of new chips and advanced displays globally, driving innovation and transformation in the industry.
Applied Materials has introduced the Endura® Copper Barrier Seed IMS™ system, a breakthrough for wiring advanced logic chips, enabling scaling to the 3nm node. This solution combines seven process technologies under vacuum, reducing electrical resistance at the via contact interface by up to 50%. The new materials engineering approach enhances chip performance and power efficiency, addressing the challenges of smaller interconnects that traditionally increase resistance. Leading foundry-logic customers are already utilizing this system to facilitate advanced chip design and improve battery life.
Applied Materials announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on September 16, 2021, to shareholders of record as of August 26, 2021. This dividend forms a part of the company's capital allocation strategy, following a 9% increase in dividends last quarter and a new $7.5 billion stock buyback authorization. The company plans to return 80% to 100% of free cash flow to shareholders, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value.
Applied Materials reported record revenue of $5.58 billion for Q2 FY2021, reflecting a 41% increase year over year. The GAAP operating margin was 28.3%, with a non-GAAP margin of 31.7%, marking increases of 4.7 and 7.0 points, respectively. GAAP EPS reached $1.43, while non-GAAP EPS hit a record $1.63, up 74% and 83% year over year. The company generated $1.19 billion in cash from operations and returned $952 million to shareholders. For Q3 FY2021, Applied expects net sales of approximately $5.92 billion.
Applied Materials, Inc. announces that its President and CEO, Gary Dickerson, along with Dan Durn, Senior VP and CFO, will engage in virtual fireside chats at several investor conferences. Key dates include:
- J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 24 at 11:00 a.m. PT.
- Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on June 2 at 1:30 p.m. PT.
- Evercore ISI Conference on June 7 at 11:00 a.m. PT.
- Cowen Technology Conference on June 1 at 8:10 a.m. PT.
- Exane BNP Paribas Conference on June 8 at 9:00 a.m. PT.
- Bank of America Conference on June 9 at 10:45 a.m. PT.
Live webcasts will be accessible on their website.
Applied Materials will host a webcast on May 20, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2021 financial results. Investors can access the live webcast on the company's website, with a replay available later that evening. Applied Materials is a leading provider of materials engineering solutions for chip and display manufacturing, enabling innovations essential for future technology advancements.
Applied Materials has unveiled innovative materials engineering solutions aimed at enhancing DRAM performance, power efficiency, and cost efficiency. Key advancements include:
- Draco™ hard mask co-optimized with Sym3® Y etcher to improve capacitor scaling.
- Adoption of Black Diamond® low-k dielectric material to address interconnect scaling.
- Introduction of high-k metal gate transistors to boost performance in advanced DRAM designs.
These solutions are expected to significantly drive DRAM revenue for Applied over the next few years.
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