Applied Materials · Earnings release

APPLIED MATERIALS ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 RESULTS

•Quarterly revenue $7.05 billion, up 5 percent year over year

•Quarterly GAAP EPS $2.09 and non-GAAP EPS $2.32, down 12 percent and up 9 percent year over year, respectively

•Annual revenue $27.18 billion, up 2 percent year over year

•Annual GAAP EPS $8.61 and non-GAAP EPS $8.65, up 6 percent and 7 percent year over year, respectively

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Oct. 27, 2024.

Fourth Quarter Results

Applied generated record revenue of $7.05 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 47.3 percent, record operating income of $2.05 billion or 29.0 percent of net revenue, and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.09.

On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 47.5 percent, record operating income of $2.06 billion or 29.3 percent of net revenue, and record EPS of $2.32.

The company generated $2.58 billion in cash from operations and distributed $1.77 billion to shareholders including $1.44 billion in share repurchases and $329 million in dividends.

Full Year Results

In fiscal 2024, Applied generated record revenue of $27.18 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 47.5 percent, record operating income of $7.87 billion or 28.9 percent of net sales, and record EPS of $8.61.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 47.6 percent, record operating income of $7.92 billion or 29.2 percent of net sales, and record EPS of $8.65.

The company generated a $8.68 billion in cash from operations and distributed $5.01 billion to shareholders including $3.82 billion in share repurchases and $1.19 billion in dividends.

“Applied Materials’ technology leadership and strong execution drove record Q4 and fiscal 2024 performance, our fifth consecutive year of growth,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO. “Our portfolio of products and services uniquely positions us to enable our customers in their pursuit of AI and energy-efficient computing. As these key drivers of semiconductor innovation continue to grow in importance, the industry’s roadmap is becoming increasingly dependent on materials engineering, where Applied is the clear leader.”

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Results Summary

Change

vs.

vs.

(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)

Net revenue

$

$

$

$

5%

2%

Gross margin

%

%

%

%

Operating margin

%

%

%

%

—

Net income

$

$

$

$

5%

Diluted earnings per share

$

$

$

$

6%

Non-GAAP Results

Non-GAAP gross margin

%

%

%

%

Non-GAAP operating margin

%

%

%

%

Non-GAAP net income

$

$

$

$

7%

6%

Non-GAAP diluted EPS

$

$

$

$

9%

7%

Non-GAAP free cash flow

$

$

$

$

(1)%

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.

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Business Outlook

In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Applied expects G1net revenue to be approximately $7.15 billion, plus or minus $400 million. G2Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be approximately $2.29, plus or minus $0.18.

This outlook for non-GAAP diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share and includes a net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.09 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.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Reportable Segment Information

Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, management began including share-based compensation expense in the evaluation of reportable segments' performance. Prior-year numbers have been recast to conform to the current-year presentation.

Semiconductor Systems

(In millions, except percentages)

Net revenue

$

$

$

$

Foundry, logic and other

%

%

%

%

DRAM

%

%

%

%

Flash memory

4

%

4

%

4

%

6

%

Operating income

$

$

$

$

Operating margin

%

%

%

%

Non-GAAP Results

Non-GAAP operating income

$

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating margin

%

%

%

%

Applied Global Services

(In millions, except percentages)

Net revenue

$

$

$

$

Operating income

$

$

$

$

Operating margin

%

%

%

%

Non-GAAP Results

Non-GAAP operating income

$

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating margin

%

%

%

%

Display

(In millions, except percentages)

Net revenue

$

$

$

$

Operating income

$

5

$

$

$

Operating margin

%

%

%

%

Non-GAAP Results

Non-GAAP operating income

$

5

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating margin

%

%

%

%

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Corporate and Other

(In millions)

Unallocated net revenue

$

$

$

$

Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses

Total

$

$

$

$

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 certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments; 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.

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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, our business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 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; the implementation of additional export regulations and license requirements and their interpretation, and their impact on our ability to export products and provide services to customers and on our results of operations; global trade issues and changes in trade and export license policies and our ability to obtain licenses or authorizations on a timely basis, if at all; 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 our information systems or information contained in them, or affecting our operations, 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; the effects of regional or global health epidemics; 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 SEC filings, including our recent Forms 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 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.

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Net revenue

$

$

$

$

Cost of products sold

Gross profit

Operating expenses:

Research, development and engineering

Marketing and selling

General and administrative

Total operating expenses

Income from operations

Interest expense

Interest and other income (expense), net

Income before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Net income

$

$

$

$

Earnings per share:

Basic

$

$

$

$

Diluted

$

$

$

$

Weighted average number of shares:

Basic

Diluted

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

$

Short-term investments

Accounts receivable, net

Inventories

Other current assets

Total current assets

Long-term investments

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill

Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net

Deferred income taxes and other assets

Total assets

$

$

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

$

$

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Contract liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt

Income taxes payable

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Total stockholders’ equity

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

$

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

$

$

$

Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Share-based compensation

Deferred income taxes

Other

Net change in operating assets and liabilities

Cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

—

—

—

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments

Purchases of investments

Cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Debt borrowings, net of issuance costs

—

—

—

Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper

Repayments of commercial paper

Proceeds from common stock issuances

Common stock repurchases

Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards

Payments of dividends to stockholders

Repayments of principal on finance leases

1

(7)

Cash used in financing activities

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period

$

$

$

$

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

$

$

$

$

Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents

$

$

$

$

Supplemental cash flow information:

Cash payments for income taxes

$

$

$

$

Cash refunds from income taxes

$

8

$

2

$

$

Cash payments for interest

$

$

$

$

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Additional Information

Net Revenue by Geography (In millions)

United States

$

$

$

$

% of Total

%

%

%

%

Europe

$

$

$

$

% of Total

6

%

7

%

5

%

8

%

Japan

$

$

$

$

% of Total

8

%

%

8

%

8

%

Korea

$

$

$

$

% of Total

%

%

%

%

Taiwan

$

$

$

$

% of Total

%

%

%

%

Southeast Asia

$

$

$

$

% of Total

5

%

2

%

4

%

3

%

China

$

$

$

$

% of Total

%

%

%

%

Employees (In thousands)

Regular Full Time

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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

(In millions, except percentages)

Non-GAAP Gross Profit

GAAP reported gross profit

$

$

$

$

Certain items associated with acquisitions1

6

8

Impairment of long-lived assets

3

—

3

—

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

$

$

$

Non-GAAP gross margin

%

%

%

%

Non-GAAP Operating Income

GAAP reported operating income

$

$

$

$

Certain items associated with acquisitions1

Acquisition integration and deal costs

3

2

Impairment of long-lived assets

3

—

3

—

Non-GAAP operating income

$

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating margin

%

%

%

%

Non-GAAP Net Income

GAAP reported net income

$

$

$

$

Certain items associated with acquisitions1

Acquisition integration and deal costs

3

2

Impairment of long-lived assets

3

—

3

—

Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net

(1)

(2)

Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net

Earn-out

—

—

Income tax effect of share-based compensation2

7

6

—

—

Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers

Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items

(9)

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments3

(1)

1

(3)

(6)

Non-GAAP net income

$

$

$

$

1

These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

2

GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.

3

Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.

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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share

GAAP reported earnings per diluted share

$

$

$

$

Certain items associated with acquisitions

Acquisition integration and deal costs

—

—

Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net

—

—

Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net

Earn-out

—

—

Income tax effect of share-based compensation

—

—

Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers

Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items

Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share

$

$

$

$

Weighted average number of diluted shares

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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

(In millions, except percentages)

Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Operating Income

GAAP reported operating income

$

$

$

$

Certain items associated with acquisitions1

Non-GAAP operating income

$

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating margin

%

%

%

%

Applied Global Services Non-GAAP Operating Income

GAAP reported operating income

$

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating income

$

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating margin

%

%

%

%

Display Non-GAAP Operating Income

GAAP reported operating income

$

5

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating income

$

5

$

$

$

Non-GAAP operating margin

%

%

%

%

1

These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

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 corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.

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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

Three Months Ended

(In millions, except percentages)

GAAP provision for income taxes (a)

$

Income tax effect of share-based compensation

(7)

Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers

Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

1

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes (b)

$

GAAP income before income taxes (c)

$

Certain items associated with acquisitions

Acquisition integration and deal costs

3

Impairment of long-lived assets

3

Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net

(1)

Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net

Non-GAAP income before income taxes (d)

$

GAAP effective income tax rate (a/c)

%

Non-GAAP effective income tax rate (b/d)

%

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FREE CASH FLOW

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

(In millions)

Cash provided by operating activities

$

$

$

$

Capital expenditures

Non-GAAP free cash flow

$

$

$

$