Applied Materials Announces Cash Dividend
Rhea-AI Summary
Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share on its common stock, payable Sept. 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on Aug. 20, 2026.
The company highlights nine consecutive years of dividend increases, a 10-year dividend CAGR of 18%, and extensive capital returns through dividends and share repurchases.
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Positive
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share declared
- Dividend payable Sept. 10, 2026 to Aug. 20, 2026 record holders
- Dividend per share raised 15% in March 2026, from $0.46 to $0.53
- Dividend per share more than doubled over four years
- Dividend per share grown at 18% CAGR over past decade
- Approximately 90% of free cash flow returned over 10 years; $765 million distributed in Q2 FY 2026; $13.2 billion repurchase authorization remaining
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News Market Reaction – AMAT
On the day this news was published, AMAT gained 4.03%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 49 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $16.43B to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $424.17B at that time.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of
The cash dividend is a key component of Applied’s capital allocation strategy. In March 2026, Applied announced a 15-percent increase in the quarterly dividend per share, from
With the increase announced in March 2026, Applied has grown its dividend per share at a compound annual growth rate of 18 percent over the past decade. Over the past 10 fiscal years, the company has distributed nearly 90 percent of free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Applied distributed
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, express or implied, regarding future rates of cash dividends and our share repurchase program. 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. The timing and amount of share repurchases will depend on market conditions, our other funding requirements and other considerations. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements are described in our SEC filings, including our recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
For reconciliation of the GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure related to free cash flow, see non-GAAP reconciliation materials on the Investor Relations website at ir.appliedmaterials.com.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
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