Key Takeaways AMAT has risen 6.2% YTD, outpacing the technology sectors's 2.5% return over the same period. AMAT leads in AI chipmaking tech, with DRAM revenues expected to grow 40% in fiscal 2025. China sales fell 37.3% YoY as U.S. export curbs weighed, cutting China's revenue share to 25%.Applied Materials (AMAT) has gained 6.2% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's return of 2.5%.This outperformance raises the question: Should investors accumulate AMAT sha ...

Key Takeaways AMAT expects more than 40% growth in advanced DRAM revenues in FY25, led by DDR5 and high-bandwidth memory. The Sym3 Magnum etch system has surpassed $1.2B in revenues since launching in February 2024. AMAT hit record Process Diagnostics revenues, driven by Cold Field eBeam tech and 3D DRAM advances.Applied Materials (AMAT) expects significant growth in its memory segment as it leans into rising customer demand for advanced dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) technologies. In the second quar ...

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Group 1 - The demand environment for Applied Materials has evolved as expected, with a focus on energy-efficient computing and AI-driven technologies [4] - AI is significantly influencing the semiconductor portfolio, particularly in the development of GPUs, CPUs, and accelerators [5] - There is a strong demand for compute memory, especially high-bandwidth memory, which is essential for AI performance systems [5]

Summary of Applied Materials (AMAT) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Applied Materials (AMAT) - **Event**: 2025 Conference on June 04, 2025 - **Speaker**: Bryce Hill, Chief Financial Officer Key Points Industry Dynamics - The demand environment for semiconductors is influenced by AI and energy-efficient computing, with a strong pull for investment in leading-edge technologies such as GPUs, CPUs, and high bandwidth memory (HBM) [4][5] - Applied Materials expects to grow approximately 7% this year, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth, despite a slower mature logic business [5][6] - The semiconductor industry is viewed as a secular growth market, with expectations of mid to high single-digit growth rates for semiconductor devices over the long term [6][12] Market Trends - The leading-edge technology segment is experiencing strong growth, while the mature logic market is seeing a slowdown due to previous heavy investments, particularly in China [7][8] - The company is focused on innovations in packaging techniques and materials engineering, which are critical for advanced semiconductor manufacturing [21][22] China Market Impact - Applied Materials is significantly derisked from trade restrictions in China, as its business there primarily involves mature logic technologies [14][15] - Approximately 25% of Applied's business comes from China, with expectations that this will remain stable in the medium term [24] Equipment and WFE Forecast - The overall equipment environment is expected to grow, with Applied projecting a 7% growth rate based on current dynamics [11][12] - The company anticipates that wafer starts for DRAM and leading-edge technologies will continue to increase annually, supporting the growth of the semiconductor equipment market [18][19] DRAM Market Insights - The DRAM market appears flat year-over-year for Applied, but international vendors are experiencing significant growth, particularly in HBM [27][28] - HBM now accounts for approximately 16% of wafer starts, nearly doubling in the last year [28] Gross Margins and Financial Performance - Applied Materials has improved its gross margins, reporting 49.2% in the last quarter and guiding for 48.3% in the upcoming quarter [39][40] - The company has three reportable operating segments, with the core equipment business showing improvements while the services business is growing at low double digits [40][42] Capital Return Strategy - Applied Materials aims to return 80% to 100% of excess profits to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, with a focus on maintaining a low double-digit growth rate for dividends [52][53] Competitive Landscape - Domestic Chinese competitors are improving but Applied believes its comprehensive service offerings and supply chain advantages will maintain its market share [25][26] - The company continues to innovate and develop products for both leading-edge and mature logic markets [26] Future Outlook - The packaging business is expected to double in size over the next three to five years, driven by innovations in energy efficiency and performance [38] - Applied Materials is investing heavily in R&D and collaboration with customers to stay at the forefront of semiconductor technology [50][51] Valuation Considerations - The semiconductor equipment industry is perceived to trade at lower valuations compared to analog companies, despite strong return metrics, due to historical volatility perceptions [55] Additional Insights - The company emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement in its service offerings, which are increasingly driven by AI and customer needs [46][47] - Applied Materials is focused on long-term growth and innovation, positioning itself to capitalize on emerging trends in the semiconductor industry [55]

Key Takeaways AMAT's advanced tools and $2.5B in AI chip revenues position it for continued growth in fiscal 2025. ONTO faces tool slot losses in AI packaging and revenue headwinds tied to US-China tensions.Applied Materials (AMAT) and Onto Innovation (ONTO) are key players in the semiconductor supply chain, both offering comprehensive solutions for metrology and inspection for ensuring precision, yield, and process control across semiconductor manufacturing.With the artificial intelligence (AI) boom to co ...

27 May 2025 China Semiconductors China Semicap: Revising up China WFE 2025 outlook with stronger foundry demand Qingyuan Lin, Ph.D. +852 2123 2654 qingyuan.lin@bernsteinsg.com Stacy A. Rasgon, Ph.D. +1 213 559 5917 stacy.rasgon@bernsteinsg.com David Dai, CFA +852 2918 5704 david.dai@bernsteinsg.com Zheng Cui +852 2123 2694 zheng.cui@bernsteinsg.com Juho Hwang +852 2123 2632 juho.hwang@bernsteinsg.com Xuan Ji +852 2123 2667 xuan.ji@bernsteinsg.com China WFE demand sustainability remain a key controversy for ...

Global Semiconductor Equipment: Turning the Tide David Dai, CFA +852 2918 5704 david.dai@bernsteinsg.com 27 May 2025 Global Semiconductor Capital Equipment Qingyuan Lin, Ph.D. +852 2123 2654 qingyuan.lin@bernsteinsg.com +852 2123 2645 mark.li@bernsteinsg.com Juho Hwang +852 2123 2632 juho.hwang@bernsteinsg.com Arpad von Nemes +1 917 344 8461 arpad.vonnemes@bernsteinsg.com Zheng Cui +852 2123 2694 zheng.cui@bernsteinsg.com We further lift our 2025 WFE to $111bn (+2% YoY) from $108bn (Flat YoY). We also raise ...

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Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Dickerson - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Stacy Rasgon - Bernstein Research Stacy Rasgon My guest today, Gary Dickerson, the President and CEO of Applied Materials. Before I start, I want to mention if you have questions that you'd like to get asked during the presentation, you should have a link to the pigeonhole form where you ca ...