Applied Materials, Inc.NASDAQ: AMAT

Applied Materials Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

· Issued by Applied Materials, Inc. via GlobeNewswire

Key figures

  • Revenue $6.65 billion , flat year over year
  • GAAP operating margin 28.8 percent and non-GAAP operating margin 29.0 percent , flat and down 0.1 point year over year, respectively
  • GAAP EPS $2.06 and non-GAAP EPS $2.09 , up 11 percent and 5 percent year over year, respectively
  • Generated $1.39 billion in cash from operations

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  • Revenue $6.65 billion, flat year over year
  • GAAP operating margin 28.8 percent and non-GAAP operating margin 29.0 percent, flat and down 0.1 point year over year, respectively
  • GAAP EPS $2.06 and non-GAAP EPS $2.09, up 11 percent and 5 percent year over year, respectively
  • Generated $1.39 billion in cash from operations

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its second quarter ended Apr. 28, 2024.

Second Quarter Results

Applied generated revenue of $6.65 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 47.4 percent, operating income of $1.91 billion or 28.8 percent of net revenue, and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.06.

On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 47.5 percent, operating income of $1.93 billion or 29.0 percent of net revenue, and EPS of $2.09.

The company generated $1.39 billion in cash from operations and distributed $1.09 billion to shareholders including $820 million in share repurchases and $266 million in dividends.

“Applied Materials continues to deliver strong performance in 2024, with fiscal second quarter revenue and earnings towards the high end of our guided range,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO. “Applied Materials has the most enabling portfolio of materials engineering technologies for chips that underpin tectonic shifts in technology including AI, IoT, electric vehicles and clean energy, which puts us in a great position to grow along with these long-term, secular trends.”

Results Summary
Q2 FY2024Q2 FY2023Change
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net revenue$6,646$6,630—
Gross margin47.4%46.7%0.7 points
Operating margin28.8%28.8%—
Net income$1,722$1,5759%
Diluted earnings per share$2.06$1.8611%
Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP gross margin47.5%46.8%0.7 points
Non-GAAP operating margin29.0%29.1%(0.1) point
Non-GAAP net income$1,744$1,6923%
Non-GAAP diluted EPS$2.09$2.005%
Non-GAAP free cash flow$1,135$2,037(44)%

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 third quarter of fiscal 2024, Applied expects net revenue to be approximately $6.65 billion, plus or minus $400 million. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.83 to $2.19.

This outlook for non-GAAP diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share and 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 $0.02 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 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 SystemsQ2 FY2024Q2 FY2023
(In millions, except percentages)
Net revenue$4,901$4,977
Foundry, logic and other65%84%
DRAM32%11%
Flash memory3%5%
Operating income$1,701$1,715
Operating margin34.7%34.5%
Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP operating income$1,711$1,725
Non-GAAP operating margin34.9%34.7%
Applied Global ServicesQ2 FY2024Q2 FY2023
(In millions, except percentages)
Net revenue$1,530$1,428
Operating income$436$384
Operating margin28.5%26.9%
Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP operating income$436$384
Non-GAAP operating margin28.5%26.9%
Display and Adjacent MarketsQ2 FY2024Q2 FY2023
(In millions, except percentages)
Net revenue$179$168
Operating income$5$16
Operating margin2.8%9.5%
Non-GAAP Results
Non-GAAP operating income$5$16
Non-GAAP operating margin2.8%9.5%
Corporate and Other
(In millions)Q2 FY2024Q2 FY2023
Unallocated net revenue$36$57
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses(266)(261)
Total$(230)$(204)

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 www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.

Forward-Looking Statement

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 third quarter of fiscal 2024 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 rising inflation and interest rates; the implementation and interpretation of export regulations and license requirements, 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; our ability to obtain licenses or authorizations on a timely basis, if at all; the effects of geopolitical turmoil or conflicts; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; 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; 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.

Contact:

Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)April 28,2024April 30,2023April 28,2024April 30,2023
Net revenue$6,646$6,630$13,353$13,369
Cost of products sold3,4933,5366,9967,130
Gross profit3,1533,0946,3576,239
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering7857751,5391,546
Marketing and selling209194416391
General and administrative247214523421
Total operating expenses1,2411,1832,4782,358
Income from operations1,9121,9113,8793,881
Interest expense5961118120
Interest and other income (expense), net141(73)536(23)
Income before income taxes1,9941,7774,2973,738
Provision for income taxes272202556446
Net income$1,722$1,575$3,741$3,292
Earnings per share:
Basic$2.08$1.87$4.50$3.90
Diluted$2.06$1.86$4.47$3.88
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic830843831844
Diluted836847837848
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions)April 28,2024October 29,2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$7,085$6,132
Short-term investments472737
Accounts receivable, net4,7785,165
Inventories5,6915,725
Other current assets1,2391,388
Total current assets19,26519,147
Long-term investments2,9832,281
Property, plant and equipment, net2,9582,723
Goodwill3,7323,732
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net273294
Deferred income taxes and other assets2,7382,552
Total assets$31,949$30,729
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt$99$100
Accounts payable and accrued expenses4,1744,297
Contract liabilities2,6112,975
Total current liabilities6,8847,372
Long-term debt5,4635,461
Income taxes payable656833
Other liabilities747714
Total liabilities13,75014,380
Total stockholders’ equity18,19916,349
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$31,949$30,729
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
April 28,2024April 30,2023April 28,2024April 30,2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$1,722$1,575$3,741$3,292
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization96129187249
Share-based compensation134113304261
Deferred income taxes(134)(115)(206)(136)
Other(12)167(247)174
Net change in operating assets and liabilities(414)423(62)722
Cash provided by operating activities1,3922,2923,7174,562
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(257)(255)(486)(542)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired—2—(18)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments5822551,113669
Purchases of investments(474)(324)(1,223)(730)
Cash used in investing activities(149)(322)(596)(621)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper100297200595
Repayments of commercial paper(100)(300)(200)(400)
Proceeds from common stock issuances119111119111
Common stock repurchases(820)(800)(1,520)(1,050)
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards(41)(18)(233)(154)
Payments of dividends to stockholders(266)(219)(532)(439)
Repayments of principal on finance leases(14)1(13)(9)
Cash used in financing activities(1,022)(928)(2,179)(1,346)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents2211,0429422,595
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period6,9543,6536,2332,100
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period$7,175$4,695$7,175$4,695
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents$7,085$4,588$7,085$4,588
Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets9010790107
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents$7,175$4,695$7,175$4,695
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes$467$152$606$221
Cash refunds from income taxes$3$47$5$51
Cash payments for interest$68$68$102$102
Additional Information
Q2 FY2024Q2 FY2023
Net Revenue by Geography (In millions)
United States$853$1,113
% of Total13%17%
Europe$289$477
% of Total4%7%
Japan$453$460
% of Total7%7%
Korea$988$1,583
% of Total15%24%
Taiwan$1,019$1,435
% of Total15%22%
Southeast Asia$213$157
% of Total3%2%
China$2,831$1,405
% of Total43%21%
Employees(In thousands)
Regular Full Time34.834.2
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 28,2024April 30,2023April 28,2024April 30,2023
Non-GAAP Gross Profit
GAAP reported gross profit$3,153$3,094$6,357$6,239
Certain items associated with acquisitions1771414
Non-GAAP gross profit$3,160$3,101$6,371$6,253
Non-GAAP gross margin47.5%46.8%47.7%46.8%
Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income$1,912$1,911$3,879$3,881
Certain items associated with acquisitions110112122
Acquisition integration and deal costs58814
Non-GAAP operating income$1,927$1,930$3,908$3,917
Non-GAAP operating margin29.0%29.1%29.3%29.3%
Non-GAAP Net Income
GAAP reported net income$1,722$1,575$3,741$3,292
Certain items associated with acquisitions110112122
Acquisition integration and deal costs58814
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net(3)117(4)113
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(20)11(300)7
Income tax effect of share-based compensation2113(15)(11)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers18(1)4016
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items—(27)33(32)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments31(5)2(5)
Non-GAAP net income$1,744$1,692$3,526$3,416
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.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)April 28,2024April 30,2023April 28,2024April 30,2023
Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
GAAP reported earnings per diluted share$2.06$1.86$4.47$3.88
Certain items associated with acquisitions0.010.010.020.03
Acquisition integration and deal costs0.010.010.010.01
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net—0.14—0.13
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(0.02)0.01(0.36)0.01
Income tax effect of share-based compensation0.01—(0.02)(0.01)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers0.02—0.050.02
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items—(0.03)0.04(0.04)
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share$2.09$2.00$4.21$4.03
Weighted average number of diluted shares836847837848
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 28,2024April 30,2023April 28,2024April 30,2023
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income$1,701$1,715$3,445$3,570
Certain items associated with acquisitions110102019
Non-GAAP operating income$1,711$1,725$3,465$3,589
Non-GAAP operating margin34.9%34.7%35.3%35.4%
Applied Global Services Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income$436$384$853$729
Non-GAAP operating income$436$384$853$729
Non-GAAP operating margin28.5%26.9%28.4%26.1%
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Operating Income
GAAP reported operating income$5$16$30$19
Non-GAAP operating income$5$16$30$19
Non-GAAP operating margin2.8%9.5%7.1%5.7%
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.

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)April 28, 2024
GAAP provision for income taxes(a)$272
Income tax effect of share-based compensation(11)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers(18)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(1)
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes(b)$242
GAAP income before income taxes(c)$1,994
Certain items associated with acquisitions10
Acquisition integration and deal costs5
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net(3)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(20)
Non-GAAP income before income taxes(d)$1,986
GAAP effective income tax rate(a/c)13.6%
Non-GAAP effective income tax rate(b/d)12.2%
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FREE CASH FLOW
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In millions)April 28,2024April 30,2023April 28,2024April 30,2023
Cash provided by operating activities$1,392$2,292$3,717$4,562
Capital expenditures(257)(255)(486)(542)
Non-GAAP free cash flow$1,135$2,037$3,231$4,020

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