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Applied Materials Announces Cash Dividend

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Applied Materials announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on March 13, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2025. This represents a 25% increase from the previous $0.32 dividend, marking the seventh consecutive year of dividend growth. The company's dividend has grown at a 15% compound annual growth rate over the past decade. In Q4 2024, Applied Materials distributed $1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, with approximately $8.9 billion remaining in its share repurchase authorization.

Applied Materials ha annunciato un dividendo in contante trimestrale di $0,40 per azione, che sarà pagato il 13 marzo 2025, agli azionisti registrati al 20 febbraio 2025. Questo rappresenta un incremento del 25% rispetto al precedente dividendo di $0,32, segnando il settimo anno consecutivo di crescita dei dividendi. Il dividendo della società è cresciuto a un tasso di crescita annuale composto del 15% nell'ultimo decennio. Nel quarto trimestre del 2024, Applied Materials ha distribuito $1,8 miliardi agli azionisti attraverso dividendi e riacquisti di azioni, con circa $8,9 miliardi rimanenti nella sua autorizzazione al riacquisto di azioni.

Applied Materials anunció un dividendo en efectivo trimestral de $0.40 por acción, que se pagará el 13 de marzo de 2025, a los accionistas registrados al 20 de febrero de 2025. Esto representa un aumento del 25% respecto al dividendo anterior de $0.32, marcando el séptimo año consecutivo de crecimiento de dividendos. El dividendo de la empresa ha crecido a un tasa de crecimiento anual compuesto del 15% durante la última década. En el cuarto trimestre de 2024, Applied Materials distribuyó $1.8 mil millones a los accionistas a través de dividendos y recompra de acciones, con aproximadamente $8.9 mil millones restantes en su autorización de recompra de acciones.

Applied Materials는 주당 $0.40의 분기 현금 배당금을 발표했으며, 이는 2025년 3월 13일에 지급될 예정이며 2025년 2월 20일 기준 주주에게 지급됩니다. 이는 이전 $0.32 배당금에 비해 25% 증가한 것으로, 배당금이 7년 연속 증가한 것을 의미합니다. 회사의 배당금은 지난 10년 동안 연평균 15%의 복합 성장률로 증가해왔습니다. 2024년 4분기에는 Applied Materials가 배당금과 자사주 매입을 통해 주주에게 $1.8억 달러를 분배했으며, 남아 있는 자사주 매입 승인금액은 약 $8.9억 달러에 달합니다.

Applied Materials a annoncé un dividende en espèces trimestriel de 0,40 $ par action, payable le 13 mars 2025, aux actionnaires enregistrés au 20 février 2025. Cela représente une augmentation de 25% par rapport au dividende précédent de 0,32 $, marquant la septième année consécutive de croissance des dividendes. Le dividende de l'entreprise a connu une taux de croissance annuel composé de 15% au cours de la dernière décennie. Au quatrième trimestre 2024, Applied Materials a distribué 1,8 milliard de dollars aux actionnaires par le biais de dividendes et de rachats d'actions, avec environ 8,9 milliards de dollars restant dans son autorisation de rachat d'actions.

Applied Materials hat eine vierteljährliche Bargelddividende von $0,40 pro Aktie angekündigt, die am 13. März 2025 an die Aktionäre ausgezahlt wird, die am 20. Februar 2025 registriert sind. Dies stellt einen Zuwachs von 25% gegenüber der vorherigen Dividende von $0,32 dar und markiert das siebte aufeinanderfolgende Jahr des Dividendenwachstums. Die Dividende des Unternehmens ist in den letzten zehn Jahren mit einer jährlichen Wachstumsrate von 15% gewachsen. Im vierten Quartal 2024 verteilte Applied Materials $1,8 Milliarden an die Aktionäre durch Dividenden und Aktienrückkäufe, wobei etwa $8,9 Milliarden verbleibend in der Genehmigung zum Aktienrückkauf bleibt.

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  • 25% increase in quarterly dividend from $0.32 to $0.40 per share
  • Seven consecutive years of dividend growth
  • 15% compound annual dividend growth rate over 10 years
  • Substantial $1.8B shareholder distribution in Q4 2024
  • Large $8.9B remaining share repurchase authorization
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share payable on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 20, 2025.

The cash dividend is a key component of Applied’s capital allocation strategy. In March 2024, Applied announced a 25-percent increase in the dividend per share, from $0.32 to $0.40, marking the seventh consecutive year that the company has increased its dividend. Over the past 10 years, Applied’s dividend per share has grown at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 15 percent.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, Applied distributed $1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company had approximately $8.9 billion remaining in its share repurchase authorization at the end of the period.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, express or implied, regarding future rates of cash dividends. While we expect to continue to pay dividends in the future, the declaration of any future dividends or dividends at any particular rate is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors, as well as a determination by the Board of Directors that dividends are in the best interests of our stockholders. 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) 408.235.4676
Liz Morali (financial community) 408.986.7977


FAQ

When is Applied Materials (AMAT) next dividend payment date?

Applied Materials' next dividend payment date is March 13, 2025, for shareholders of record as of February 20, 2025.

How much is Applied Materials (AMAT) quarterly dividend for 2025?

Applied Materials' quarterly dividend is $0.40 per share for 2025.

What is the percentage increase in AMAT's dividend for 2024?

Applied Materials increased its dividend by 25% in March 2024, from $0.32 to $0.40 per share.

How much did AMAT return to shareholders in Q4 2024?

Applied Materials returned $1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in Q4 2024.

What is AMAT's remaining share repurchase authorization?

Applied Materials had approximately $8.9 billion remaining in its share repurchase authorization at the end of Q4 2024.

What is Applied Materials' (AMAT) dividend growth rate over the past decade?

Applied Materials' dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 15% over the past 10 years.

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