NASDAQ$AMAT

Applied Materials Inc · Q1 2025 earnings

Q1 2025 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Applied Materials reported strong revenue growth and margin expansion but faced a significant tax-related expense impacting GAAP earnings.

Applied Materials achieved record revenue of $7.17 billion, up 7% YoY, and improved operating margins. However, GAAP net income declined due to a $644 million tax expense from Singapore tax incentive changes. Non-GAAP EPS grew 12% YoY, reflecting strong operational performance.

  • Revenue reached $7.17 billion, a 7% increase YoY.
  • Non-GAAP EPS increased 12% YoY to $2.38.
  • GAAP net income declined 41% YoY due to a $644 million tax-related charge.
  • Semiconductor Systems segment saw strong growth, driving overall performance.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$7.17B

Previous: $6.71B+6.8%
EPS (adj)

$2.38

Previous: $2.41-1.2%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin

48.9%

Previous: 47.9%+2.1%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin

30.6%

Previous: 29.5%+3.7%
Gross Margin

48.8%

Previous: 47.8%+2.1%
Operating Margin

30.4%

Previous: 29.3%+3.8%
Capital Expenditures

-$381M

Previous: -$229M-66.4%
Net Income

$1.19B

Previous: $2.02B-41.3%
Operating Income

$2.18B

Previous: $1.97B+10.6%
Gross Profit

$3.5B

Previous: $3.2B+9.1%
R&D Expense

$859M

Previous: $754M+13.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Applied Materials · Revenue · Quarterly

$7.17B

Q1 2025+6.8%vs Q1 2024
Beat estimate in 9 of 15 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Applied Materials · $7.91B total across 3 segments · Q2 2026

  • Semiconductor Systems
    $5.97B
  • Applied Global Services
    $1.67B
  • Other
    $280M

Forward guidance

Applied Materials expects revenue of $7.10B ± $400M and non-GAAP EPS of $2.30 ± $0.18 in Q2 FY2025. Growth is driven by continued demand for advanced semiconductor technology but faces challenges from export restrictions.

Tailwinds

  • Strong demand for AI and advanced semiconductor solutions.
  • Continued margin expansion supporting profitability.
  • Positive customer investment trends in leading-edge technology.
  • Stable revenue outlook despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
  • Strategic focus on high-velocity co-innovation with customers.

Headwinds

  • Export control headwinds impacting certain markets.
  • Declining revenue from Display segment due to weaker demand.
  • Higher tax-related expenses impacting GAAP net income.
  • Lower free cash flow compared to prior year due to higher investments.
  • Potential macroeconomic uncertainties affecting customer spending.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2025

Historical avgQ1 2025

+0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.6%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.9%

Avg return

30 days after

56%

41 / 73 earnings

Positive

+13.8%

Q2 2016

Best reaction

-14.1%

Q3 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026-4.2%-6.4%+25.5%
Q1 2026+8.1%+12.5%+4.0%
Q4 2025+4.4%+5.3%+16.1%
Q3 2025-14.1%-14.5%-10.9%
Q2 2025-5.1%-7.2%-2.4%
Q1 2025-8.2%-5.5%-15.5%
Q4 2024-7.6%-7.4%-7.4%
Q3 2024+3.1%+2.2%-6.5%
Q2 2024-2.5%+1.1%+9.0%
Q1 2024+7.2%+1.6%+6.7%
Q4 2023-4.4%-3.9%+4.2%
Q3 2023+3.2%+6.9%+0.0%
Q2 2023+1.0%-1.0%+10.5%
Q1 2023-3.4%-6.8%+2.6%
Q4 2022+0.5%+2.7%+0.5%
Q3 2022-1.3%-3.8%-16.2%
Q2 2022-4.4%-4.3%-19.3%
Q1 2022-2.4%-4.6%-3.4%
Q4 2021-3.8%-4.5%-6.3%
Q3 2021-0.1%+3.2%+10.5%
Q2 2021+3.1%+10.2%+5.2%
Q1 2021+3.2%+0.4%-0.7%
Q4 2020+2.3%+4.5%+24.1%
Q3 2020+1.7%-0.1%-17.3%
Q2 2020+1.1%+7.7%+9.8%
Q1 2020+4.5%+3.7%-21.0%
Q4 2019+8.6%+6.7%+4.8%
Q3 2019-0.2%+0.0%+9.9%
Q2 2019+2.9%-0.6%-0.7%
Q1 2019-4.3%-3.8%-1.1%
Q4 2018+5.4%+6.5%-2.8%
Q3 2018-7.9%-7.9%-17.7%
Q2 2018-10.3%-8.9%-10.6%
Q1 2018+9.0%+11.1%+20.0%
Q4 2017+1.3%+5.4%-5.8%
Q3 2017-0.4%-0.0%+6.0%
Q2 2017+3.1%+5.0%+0.8%
Q1 2017-0.1%+1.2%+11.5%
Q4 2016+2.4%+5.5%+8.3%
Q3 2016+8.6%+9.7%+10.1%
Q2 2016+13.8%
Q1 2016+7.2%
Q4 2015+2.7%
Q3 2015-3.8%
Q2 2015+1.4%
Q1 2015-0.6%
Q4 2014+1.5%
Q3 2014+7.2%
Q2 2014+6.6%
Q1 2014+6.1%
Q4 2013-0.8%
Q3 2013-0.7%
Q2 2013+1.1%
Q1 2013+1.7%
Q4 2012-2.0%
Q3 2012+2.3%
Q2 2012-1.2%
Q1 2012-0.6%
Q4 2011+2.4%
Q3 2011+5.4%
Q2 2011-2.6%
Q1 2011+0.5%
Q4 2010-0.5%
Q3 2010+0.3%
Q2 2010+1.5%
Q1 2009+1.4%
Q1 2010+1.4%
Q4 2007+1.9%
Q4 2009+1.9%
Q3 2009-1.6%
Q2 2009-1.6%
Q4 2008-1.6%
Q3 2008-1.6%

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