10-KPeriod: FY2016

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE Annual Report, Year Ended Oct 30, 2016

Filed December 15, 2016For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) reported a strong fiscal year 2016, with net sales reaching $10.83 billion, a significant increase from the previous year, driven primarily by robust demand in the Semiconductor Systems segment. The company demonstrated solid financial performance, with operating income growing to $2.15 billion and a healthy gross margin of 41.7%. Significant investments in research, development, and engineering (RD&E) continue, with $1.54 billion allocated to innovation, reflecting the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of materials engineering for the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The company's backlog also saw a substantial increase to $4.58 billion, signaling strong future demand. Applied Materials continued its commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases, repurchasing $1.89 billion of its common stock during the fiscal year. The company's diversified business across Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets positions it well to capitalize on industry trends, particularly the ongoing demand for advanced mobile devices and evolving display technologies.

Financial Highlights

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Beta

Revenue

$10.82B

41.7% Gross Margin

Net Income

$1.72B

15.9% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$1.54

Total Assets

$14.57B

Cash & Equivalents

$3.41B

Free Cash Flow

$2.31B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$10.82B
Cost of Revenue$6.31B
Gross Profit$4.51B
R&D Expenses$1.54B
Operating Expenses$2.36B
Operating Income$2.15B
Interest Expense$155.00M
Net Income$1.72B
EPS (Basic)$1.56
EPS (Diluted)$1.54
Shares Outstanding (Basic)1.11B
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)1.12B

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 12% year-over-year to $10.83 billion in fiscal year 2016.
  • 2Semiconductor Systems segment remains the largest contributor, with net sales of $6.87 billion.
  • 3Backlog significantly increased by 46% to $4.58 billion at the end of fiscal year 2016.
  • 4Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) expenses were $1.54 billion, representing 14% of net sales.
  • 5The company returned capital to shareholders through $444 million in cash dividends and $1.89 billion in share repurchases.
  • 6Gross margin was 41.7%, and operating margin was 19.9% for fiscal year 2016.
  • 7Key customers like TSMC, Samsung Electronics, Intel, and Micron Technology accounted for a significant portion of net sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

Applied Materials reported net sales of $10.83 billion in fiscal year 2016, an increase of 12% compared to fiscal year 2015. This growth was primarily driven by increased customer investments in semiconductor and display equipment.

The Semiconductor Systems segment was the largest contributor to net sales, accounting for $6.87 billion. The Applied Global Services segment generated $2.59 billion in net sales, and the Display and Adjacent Markets segment had net sales of $1.21 billion. The company also experienced a significant increase in new orders for the Display and Adjacent Markets segment.

The company's backlog increased substantially to $4.58 billion at the end of fiscal year 2016, up 46% from the previous year. This strong backlog indicates robust future demand, particularly for display and semiconductor equipment, with approximately 64% of the backlog expected to be shipped within the next two quarters.

Applied Materials significantly invested $1.54 billion in Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) in fiscal year 2016, which represents 14% of net sales. These investments are focused on new product growth in Semiconductor Systems and Display and Adjacent Markets, including advancements in etch technology, e-beam inspection, materials engineering, and OLED displays.