10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2020

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Jan 26, 2020

Filed February 20, 2020For Securities:AMAT

Summary

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) reported strong financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended January 26, 2020, demonstrating robust top-line growth and improved profitability. Net sales increased by 11% year-over-year to $4.16 billion, driven primarily by significant growth in the Semiconductor Systems segment, which benefited from increased customer investments in foundry and logic nodes. The Applied Global Services segment also showed modest growth, while the Display and Adjacent Markets segment experienced a decline. Profitability saw a notable improvement, with income from operations rising by 15% to $1.04 billion and net income increasing by 15.7% to $892 million. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) grew to $0.96 from $0.80 in the prior year's comparable quarter. The company maintained a strong financial position, with total assets increasing and a healthy cash and investments balance. Management highlighted continued strategic investments in research and development and a positive outlook, despite acknowledging potential impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Financial Highlights

57 data points
Beta

Revenue

$4.16B

44.6% Gross Margin

Net Income

$892.00M

21.4% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.96

Total Assets

$19.77B

Cash & Equivalents

$3.42B

Free Cash Flow

$885.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$4.16B
Cost of Revenue$2.30B
Gross Profit$1.86B
R&D Expenses$552.00M
Operating Expenses$816.00M
Operating Income$1.04B
Interest Expense$59.00M
Net Income$892.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.97
EPS (Diluted)$0.96
Shares Outstanding (Basic)916.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)927.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 11% year-over-year to $4.16 billion, driven by strong performance in the Semiconductor Systems segment.
  • 2Income from operations grew by 15% to $1.04 billion, and net income rose by 15.7% to $892 million.
  • 3Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased to $0.96 from $0.80 in the prior year's quarter.
  • 4The Semiconductor Systems segment saw a 24% increase in net sales, reflecting robust customer investment in foundry and logic.
  • 5The Display and Adjacent Markets segment experienced a 35% decrease in net sales due to weak demand in mobile and TV display equipment.
  • 6The company maintained a strong balance sheet with total assets of $19.77 billion and total cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $5.67 billion.
  • 7Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E) expenses increased by $36 million year-over-year, reflecting ongoing investment in product development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue growth was primarily driven by increased customer investments in semiconductor capital equipment, particularly in the Semiconductor Systems segment, fueled by demand for foundry and logic nodes. The Applied Global Services segment also contributed positively through an increasing installed base and service agreements.

Profitability significantly improved. Income from operations increased by 15% and net income rose by approximately 15.7%. This led to a substantial increase in diluted earnings per share to $0.96 from $0.80 in the comparable prior-year period.

The Display and Adjacent Markets segment saw a significant decline in net sales (down 35% year-over-year) due to weak demand for manufacturing equipment for mobile products and TVs. Management expects this trend to continue in the near term given current market conditions.

Applied Materials maintained a strong liquidity position with $5.67 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments. Cash provided by operating activities was robust at $987 million. The company also returned capital to shareholders through dividends ($192 million) and stock repurchases ($200 million) while investing $102 million in capital expenditures.