EX-99.1 2 exhibit991q42023earningsre.htm EX-99.1 EARNINGS RELEASE Document

Exhibit 99.1
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APPLIED MATERIALS ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2023 RESULTS
•Quarterly revenue $6.72 billion, flat year over year
•Quarterly GAAP EPS $2.38 and non-GAAP EPS $2.12, up 29 percent and 4 percent year over year, respectively
•Annual revenue $26.52 billion, up 3 percent year over year
•Annual GAAP EPS $8.11 and non-GAAP EPS $8.05, up 9 percent and 5 percent year over year, respectively
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 — Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Oct. 29, 2023.
Fourth Quarter Results
Applied generated revenue of $6.72 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 47.1 percent, operating income of $1.97 billion or 29.3 percent of net sales, and record earnings per share (EPS) of $2.38.
On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 47.3 percent, operating income of $1.98 billion or 29.5 percent of net sales, and record EPS of $2.12.
The company generated $1.56 billion in cash from operations and distributed $968 million to shareholders including $700 million in share repurchases and $268 million in dividends.

Full Year Results
In fiscal 2023, Applied generated record revenue of $26.52 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 46.7 percent, operating income of $7.65 billion or 28.9 percent of net sales, and record EPS of $8.11.
On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 46.8 percent, operating income of $7.72 billion or 29.1 percent of net sales, and record EPS of $8.05.
The company generated a record $8.70 billion in cash from operations and distributed $3.16 billion to shareholders including $2.19 billion in share repurchases and $975 million in dividends.
“Applied Materials delivered record revenue, earnings and cash flow in fiscal 2023 and is outgrowing the wafer fabrication equipment market for the fifth year in a row,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO. “Applied’s broad product portfolio, strong customer relationships and leadership at major technology inflections put us in a great position to profitably grow the company as powerful trends fuel the semiconductor industry’s expansion in the years ahead.”

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Results Summary
Change
Q4 FY2023Q4 FY2022FY2023FY2022Q4 FY2023
vs.
Q4 FY2022		FY2023
vs.
FY2022
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales$6,723 $6,749 $26,517 $25,785 —%3%
Gross margin47.1 %45.9 %46.7 %46.5 %1.2 points0.2 points
Operating margin29.3 %29.5 %28.9 %30.2 %(0.2) points(1.3) points
Net income$2,004 $1,591 $6,856 $6,525 26%5%
Diluted earnings per share$2.38 $1.85 $8.11 $7.44 29%9%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin47.3 %46.0 %46.8 %46.6 %1.3 points0.2 points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.5 %29.8 %29.1 %30.5 %(0.3) points(1.4) points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$1,786 $1,741 $6,802 $6,756 3%1%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS$2.12 $2.03 $8.05 $7.70 4%5%
Non-GAAP free cash flow$1,246 $634 $7,594 $4,612 97%65%

A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures” section.

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Business Outlook
In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, Applied expects net sales to be approximately $6.47 billion, plus or minus $400 million. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.72 to $2.08.
This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share and includes a net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.02 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax-related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Reportable Segment Information
Semiconductor SystemsQ4 FY2023Q4 FY2022FY2023FY2022
 (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$4,883 $5,038 $19,698 $18,797 
Foundry, logic and other69 %71 %77 %66 %
DRAM27 %16 %17 %19 %
Flash memory4 %13 %6 %15 %
Operating income$1,791 $1,849 $7,090 $6,969 
Operating margin36.7 %36.7 %36.0 %37.1 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,801 $1,858 $7,129 $7,000 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin36.9 %36.9 %36.2 %37.2 %
Applied Global ServicesQ4 FY2023Q4 FY2022FY2023FY2022
 (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$1,471 $1,420 $5,732 $5,543 
Operating income$431 $402 $1,657 $1,661 
Operating margin29.3 %28.3 %28.9 %30.0 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$431 $402 $1,657 $1,661 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.3 %28.3 %28.9 %30.0 %
Display and Adjacent MarketsQ4 FY2023Q4 FY2022FY2023FY2022
 (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$298 $251 $868 $1,331 
Operating income$67 $34 $133 $260 
Operating margin22.5 %13.5 %15.3 %19.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$67 $34 $133 $263 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin22.5 %13.5 %15.3 %19.8 %









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Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures

Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments; impairments of assets; gain or loss, dividends and impairments on strategic investments; certain income tax items and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.
Management uses these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and investors’ ability to review the company’s business from the same perspective as the company’s management, and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Webcast Information
Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast and related slide presentation will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.

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Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation and cash deployment strategies, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and beyond, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products, our ability to meet customer demand, and our suppliers' ability to meet our demand requirements; global economic, political and industry conditions, including rising inflation and interest rates; the implementation and interpretation of new export regulations and license requirements, and their impact on our ability to export products and provide services to customers and on our results of operations; global trade issues and changes in trade and export license policies; our ability to obtain licenses or authorizations on a timely basis, if at all; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the effects of geopolitical turmoil or conflicts, and of regional or global health epidemics; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; our ability to ensure compliance with applicable law, rules and regulations and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our recent Forms 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.

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
Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977


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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022		October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022
Net sales$6,723 $6,749 $26,517 $25,785 
Cost of products sold3,554 3,648 14,133 13,792 
Gross profit3,169 3,101 12,384 11,993 
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering789 726 3,102 2,771 
Marketing and selling192 183 776 703 
General and administrative217 198 852 735 
Severance and related charges— — — (4)
Total operating expenses1,198 1,107 4,730 4,205 
Income from operations1,971 1,994 7,654 7,788 
Interest expense58 57 238 228 
Interest and other income (expense), net259 12 300 39 
Income before income taxes2,172 1,949 7,716 7,599 
Provision for income taxes168 358 860 1,074 
Net income$2,004 $1,591 $6,856 $6,525 
Earnings per share:
Basic $2.40 $1.86 $8.16 $7.49 
Diluted$2.38 $1.85 $8.11 $7.44 
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic836 854 840 871 
Diluted842 859 845 877 



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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In millions)October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$6,132 $1,995 
Short-term investments737 586 
Accounts receivable, net5,165 6,068 
Inventories5,725 5,932 
Other current assets1,388 1,344 
Total current assets19,147 15,925 
Long-term investments2,281 1,980 
Property, plant and equipment, net2,723 2,307 
Goodwill3,732 3,700 
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net294 339 
Deferred income taxes and other assets2,552 2,475 
Total assets$30,729 $26,726 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt$100 $— 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses4,297 4,237 
Contract liabilities2,975 3,142 
Total current liabilities7,372 7,379 
Long-term debt5,461 5,457 
Income taxes payable 833 964 
Other liabilities714 732 
Total liabilities14,380 14,532 
Total stockholders’ equity16,349 12,194 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$30,729 $26,726 




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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(In millions)Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022		October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $2,004 $1,591 $6,856 $6,525 
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization130 123 515 444 
Severance and related charges— — — (4)
Share-based compensation115 99 490 413 
Deferred income taxes198 (14)24 (223)
Other(149)22 40 36 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities(743)(964)775 (1,792)
Cash provided by operating activities1,555 857 8,700 5,399 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (309)(223)(1,106)(787)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired— — (25)(441)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments297 350 1,268 1,363 
Purchases of investments(477)(317)(1,672)(1,492)
Cash used in investing activities(489)(190)(1,535)(1,357)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from commercial paper99 — 991 — 
Repayments of commercial paper(200)— (900)— 
Proceeds from common stock issuances116 103 227 199 
Common stock repurchases(700)(1,500)(2,189)(6,103)
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards(14)(7)(179)(266)
Payments of dividends to stockholders(268)(223)(975)(873)
Repayments of principal on finance leases1 — (7)— 
Cash used in financing activities(966)(1,627)(3,032)(7,043)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents100 (960)4,133 (3,001)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period6,133 3,060 2,100 5,101 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period$6,233 $2,100 $6,233 $2,100 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents
       Cash and cash equivalents$6,132 $1,995 $6,132 $1,995 
Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets101 105 101 105 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents$6,233 $2,100 $6,233 $2,100 
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes$588 $246 $1,006 $1,869 
Cash refunds from income taxes$2 $23 $53 $156 
Cash payments for interest$68 $68 $205 $205 

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate and Other
(In millions)Q4 FY2023Q4 FY2022FY2023FY2022
Unallocated net sales$71 $40 $219 $114 
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses(274)(232)(955)(807)
Share-based compensation(115)(99)(490)(413)
Severance and related charges— — — 4 
Total $(318)$(291)$(1,226)$(1,102)

Additional Information
 Q4 FY2023Q4 FY2022FY2023FY2022
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)
United States$803 $830 $4,006 $3,104 
% of Total12 %12 %15 %12 %
Europe$441 $375 $2,152 $1,674 
% of Total7 %5 %8 %7 %
Japan$681 $606 $2,075 $2,012 
% of Total10 %9 %8 %8 %
Korea$745 $1,082 $4,609 $4,395 
% of Total11 %16 %18 %17 %
Taiwan$922 $2,068 $5,670 $6,262 
% of Total14 %31 %21 %24 %
Southeast Asia$168 $451 $758 $1,084 
% of Total2 %7 %3 %4 %
China$2,963 $1,337 $7,247 $7,254 
% of Total44 %20 %27 %28 %
Employees (In thousands)
  
Regular Full Time34.3 33.3 



 










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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
 Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022		October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis$3,169 $3,101 $12,384 $11,993 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
8 6 29 26 
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit$3,177 $3,107 $12,413 $12,019 
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin47.3 %46.0 %46.8 %46.6 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$1,971 $1,994 $7,654 $7,788 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
11 10 43 39 
Acquisition integration and deal costs2 6 22 38 
Severance and related charges2
— — — (4)
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,984 $2,010 $7,719 $7,861 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.5 %29.8 %29.1 %30.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
Reported net income - GAAP basis$2,004 $1,591 $6,856 $6,525 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
11 10 43 39 
Acquisition integration and deal costs2 6 22 34 
Severance and related charges2
— — — (4)
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net(2)(2)107 (3)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(147)11 (134)(4)
Earn-out(15)— (15)— 
Income tax effect of share-based compensation3
6 22 — — 
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers(65)132 (40)252 
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items(9)(26)(31)(80)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments4
1 (3)(6)(3)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$1,786 $1,741 $6,802 $6,756 

1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2The severance and related charges primarily related to a one-time voluntary retirement program offered to certain eligible employees.
3GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
4Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.


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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

 Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022		October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis$2.38 $1.85 $8.11 $7.44 
Certain items associated with acquisitions 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.04 
Acquisition integration and deal costs— 0.01 0.02 0.03 
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net— — 0.13 — 
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(0.18)0.01 (0.16)(0.01)
Earn-out(0.01)— (0.01)— 
Income tax effect of share-based compensation0.01 0.03 — — 
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers(0.08)0.15 (0.05)0.29 
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items(0.01)(0.03)(0.04)(0.09)
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share$2.12 $2.03 $8.05 $7.70 
Weighted average number of diluted shares842 859 845 877 



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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
 
 Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022		October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$1,791 $1,849 $7,090 $6,969 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
10 9 39 31 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,801 $1,858 $7,129 $7,000 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin36.9 %36.9 %36.2 %37.2 %
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$431 $402 $1,657 $1,661 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$431 $402 $1,657 $1,661 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin29.3 %28.3 %28.9 %30.0 %
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$67 $34 $133 $260 
Certain items associated with acquisitions1
— — — 3 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$67 $34 $133 $263 
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin22.5 %13.5 %15.3 %19.8 %
 
1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.

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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
 
Three Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)October 29, 2023
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a)
$168 
Income tax effect of share-based compensation(6)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers65 
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items9 
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments(1)
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b)
$235 
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c)
$2,172 
Certain items associated with acquisitions11 
Acquisition integration and deal costs2 
Realized loss (gain), dividends and impairments on strategic investments, net(2)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(147)
Earn-out(15)
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d)
$2,021 
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c)
7.7 %
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d)
11.6 %



UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FREE CASH FLOW

 Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
(In millions)October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022		October 29,
2023		October 30,
2022
Cash provided by operating activities$1,555 $857 $8,700 $5,399 
Capital expenditures(309)(223)(1,106)(787)
Non-GAAP free cash flow$1,246 $634 $7,594 $4,612