Applied Materials is a leading provider of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries
The company specializes in a range of technologies that enable the fabrication of advanced materials and components, crucial for powering devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Through its innovative solutions, Applied Materials helps manufacturers improve their production processes, enhance the performance of their products, and drive advancements in electronics, renewable energy, and other high-tech sectors. The company's commitment to research and development positions it at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of materials engineering and chip manufacturing.
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This is in addition to the previous share buyback authorization, which still has $7.6 billion remaining, the company said, noting that it is working to deliver value to its shareholders.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 15-percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend, marking eight consecutive years of higher dividends. The increase results in a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share payable on June 12, 2025 to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2025.
Shares of Applied Materials are trading higher by 2.6% during Wednesday's session. Investors anticipate Q4 earnings from NVIDIA after the market close.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, March 12 beginning at 5:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m. ET.
Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. But they’re also susceptible to economic fluctuations as chip demand will ebb and flow with capital spending.
Unfortunately, the market seems to be predicting a downturn as the industry has tumbled by 8.4% over the past six months. This performance is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 6% ascent.
In a move to further tighten the noose on China's burgeoning tech sector, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering stricter measures on the country's semiconductor industry. This move is seen as an extension of efforts initiated under the Joe Biden administration to curb China's technological advancement.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today introduced a new defect review system to help leading semiconductor manufacturers continue pushing the limits of chip scaling. The company’s SEMVision™ H20 system combines the industry’s most sensitive electron beam (eBeam) technology with advanced AI image recognition to enable better and faster analysis of buried nanoscale defects in the world’s most advanced chips.
