• 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.”
Results Summary
| Change | |||||||||||
| Q4 FY2024 | Q4 FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2023 | Q4 FY2024 vs. Q4 FY2023 | FY2024 vs. FY2023 | ||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts and percentages) | |||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ 7,045 | $ 6,723 | $ 27,176 | $ 26,517 | 5% | 2% | |||||
| Gross margin | 47.3 % | 47.1 % | 47.5 % | 46.7 % | 0.2 points | 0.8 points | |||||
| Operating margin | 29.0 % | 29.3 % | 28.9 % | 28.9 % | (0.3) points | — | |||||
| Net income | $ 1,731 | $ 2,004 | $ 7,177 | $ 6,856 | (14)% | 5% | |||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ 2.09 | $ 2.38 | $ 8.61 | $ 8.11 | (12)% | 6% | |||||
| Non-GAAP Results | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP gross margin | 47.5 % | 47.3 % | 47.6 % | 46.8 % | 0.2 points | 0.8 points | |||||
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 29.3 % | 29.5 % | 29.2 % | 29.1 % | (0.2) points | 0.1 points | |||||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ 1,917 | $ 1,786 | $ 7,210 | $ 6,802 | 7% | 6% | |||||
| Non-GAAP diluted EPS | $ 2.32 | $ 2.12 | $ 8.65 | $ 8.05 | 9% | 7% | |||||
| Non-GAAP free cash flow | $ 2,168 | $ 1,246 | $ 7,487 | $ 7,594 | 74% | (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.
Business Outlook
In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Applied expects net revenue to be approximately $7.15 billion, plus or minus $400 million. Non-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 | Q4 FY2024 | Q4 FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2023 | |||
| (In millions, except percentages) | |||||||
| Net revenue | $ 5,177 | $ 4,883 | $ 19,911 | $ 19,698 | |||
| Foundry, logic and other | 73 % | 69 % | 68 % | 77 % | |||
| DRAM | 23 % | 27 % | 28 % | 17 % | |||
| Flash memory | 4 % | 4 % | 4 % | 6 % | |||
| Operating income | $ 1,824 | $ 1,741 | $ 6,981 | $ 6,879 | |||
| Operating margin | 35.2 % | 35.7 % | 35.1 % | 34.9 % | |||
| Non-GAAP Results | |||||||
| Non-GAAP operating income | $ 1,834 | $ 1,751 | $ 7,021 | $ 6,918 | |||
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 35.4 % | 35.9 % | 35.3 % | 35.1 % | |||
| Applied Global Services | Q4 FY2024 | Q4 FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2023 | |||
| (In millions, except percentages) | |||||||
| Net revenue | $ 1,639 | $ 1,471 | $ 6,225 | $ 5,732 | |||
| Operating income | $ 492 | $ 401 | $ 1,812 | $ 1,529 | |||
| Operating margin | 30.0 % | 27.3 % | 29.1 % | 26.7 % | |||
| Non-GAAP Results | |||||||
| Non-GAAP operating income | $ 492 | $ 401 | $ 1,812 | $ 1,529 | |||
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 30.0 % | 27.3 % | 29.1 % | 26.7 % | |||
| Display | Q4 FY2024 | Q4 FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2023 | |||
| (In millions, except percentages) | |||||||
| Net revenue | $ 211 | $ 298 | $ 885 | $ 868 | |||
| Operating income | $ 5 | $ 63 | $ 51 | $ 114 | |||
| Operating margin | 2.4 % | 21.1 % | 5.8 % | 13.1 % | |||
| Non-GAAP Results | |||||||
| Non-GAAP operating income | $ 5 | $ 63 | $ 51 | $ 114 | |||
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 2.4 % | 21.1 % | 5.8 % | 13.1 % | |||
Corporate and Other
| (In millions) | Q4 FY2024 | Q4 FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2023 | |||
| Unallocated net revenue | $ 18 | $ 71 | $ 155 | $ 219 | |||
| Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses | (293) | (305) | (1,132) | (1,087) | |||
| Total | $ (275) | $ (234) | $ (977) | $ (868) |
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.
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.
