Applied Materials (AMAT) FY 2025 Conference May 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Our guest today, Gary Dickerson, the President and CEO of Applied Materials. Before I start, I wanna 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 can submit those. We'll have time for q and a at the end. So as many as you many of you know, semi cap is a is a sort of an area that's sort of near and dear to my heart. My in a prior life, t ...

Financial Performance - Net revenue for the three months ended April 27, 2025, was $7,100 million, a 6.8% increase from $6,646 million for the same period in 2024[12] - Gross profit for the three months ended April 27, 2025, was $3,485 million, up 10.5% from $3,153 million in the prior year[12] - Net income for the three months ended April 27, 2025, reached $2,137 million, representing a 24.2% increase compared to $1,722 million in the same quarter of 2024[15] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the three months ended April 27, 2025, was $2.64, an increase from $2.08 in the same quarter of the previous year[12] - Comprehensive income for the three months ended April 27, 2025, was $2,136 million, compared to $1,716 million for the same period in 2024[15] - Operating income for the three months ended April 27, 2025, was $2,169 million, an increase of 13% from $1,912 million in the same period of 2024[143] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets decreased to $19,708 million as of April 27, 2025, from $21,220 million as of October 27, 2024[18] - Total liabilities decreased to $14,671 million as of April 27, 2025, compared to $15,408 million as of October 27, 2024[18] - Total cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of April 27, 2025, amounted to $10,385 million, up from $10,190 million[35] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $6,169 million, down from $7,175 million[27] - Total long-term debt was $5,462 million as of April 27, 2025, remaining stable compared to $5,460 million as of October 27, 2024[84] Cash Flow and Financing Activities - Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended April 28, 2024, was $3,717 million, compared to $2,496 million for the same period in 2025, reflecting a 48.8% increase[27] - The company utilized $3.7 billion in cash for financing activities in the six months ended April 27, 2025, primarily for stock repurchases of $3.0 billion and cash dividends of $651 million[174] - The company has credit facilities for unsecured borrowings of up to $2.1 billion, with no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement as of April 27, 2025[177] Research and Development - Research, development, and engineering expenses increased to $893 million for the three months ended April 27, 2025, compared to $785 million in the same period of 2024[12] - The company continues to invest significantly in research, development, and engineering (RD&E) to ensure the availability of innovative technology for advanced customer designs[134] Stock Repurchase and Dividends - The company declared dividends of $0.46 per common share for the three months ended April 27, 2025[22] - The company authorized a stock repurchase program of $10.0 billion in March 2025, supplementing the previous $10.0 billion authorization from March 2023, with approximately $15.9 billion remaining available for future repurchases as of April 27, 2025[87] - For the three months ended April 27, 2025, the company repurchased 11 million shares at a cost of $1.685 billion, averaging $148.88 per share, compared to 4 million shares for $827 million at an average of $199.59 per share in the same period of 2024[90] Segment Performance - The Semiconductor Systems segment generated net revenue of $5,255 million with an operating income of $1,900 million for the three months ended April 27, 2025, compared to $4,901 million and $1,701 million respectively in the same period of 2024[123] - Applied Global Services (AGS) segment reported net revenue of $1,566 million and operating income of $446 million for the three months ended April 27, 2025, up from $1,530 million and $436 million in the same period of 2024[123] - Display segment net revenue increased to $259 million with an operating income of $68 million for the three months ended April 27, 2025, compared to $179 million and $5 million in the same period of 2024[123] Tax and Legal Matters - The effective tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was 8.0%, down from 13.6% in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to a reduction of unrecognized tax benefits related to foreign operations[104] - The company is subject to various legal proceedings and government inquiries, including subpoenas related to export controls compliance, but does not expect these to materially affect its financial condition[110][111] Market Conditions - Net revenue from China decreased by 37% to $1,774 million for the three months ended April 27, 2025, compared to $2,831 million in the same period of 2024[126] - The company reported a 25% decrease in net revenue from customers in China for the three months ended April 27, 2025, primarily due to lower investments in semiconductor equipment[148] - Net revenue from customers in Korea increased by 58% to $1,562 million for the three months ended April 27, 2025, compared to $988 million in the same period last year[148]

Core Insights - Demand for advanced chipmaking equipment is rapidly increasing due to advancements in semiconductors for AI, electric vehicles, and high-performance computing, leading investors to focus on companies like ACM Research (ACMR) and Applied Materials (AMAT) [1] Company Overview - Applied Materials has a market capitalization exceeding $134 billion and is a leader in materials engineering, focusing on innovations such as gate-all-around transistors and advanced memory [2] - ACM Research, with a market cap of $1.37 billion, is expanding in wafer cleaning and advanced packaging, particularly in Asia, while also scaling globally [2] Stock Performance - In 2025, ACM Research's shares have increased by 60.8%, significantly outperforming Applied Materials' 2.1% gain, reflecting ACMR's strong revenue momentum and growing influence in the Chinese market [3] - AMAT's slower stock performance is attributed to U.S. export controls affecting its China business, despite its leadership in advanced technologies [3] Strategic Positioning - ACM Research is strategically positioned in the Chinese semiconductor market, benefiting from local manufacturing and customer relationships amid China's push for self-reliance in chipmaking [5] - ACMR's gross margin for Q1 2025 was 48.2%, exceeding its long-term target range of 42% to 48%, supported by a favorable product mix and disciplined cost controls [6] Financial Health - ACMR's net cash increased to $271 million in Q1 2025, up from $259 million at the end of 2024, with positive operating cash flow of $5.3 million compared to a negative $9 million a year earlier [7] - Applied Materials reported an adjusted EPS of $2.39 in Q2 2025, exceeding estimates, with a gross margin of 49.2%, the highest in over two decades [11] Market Challenges - The Trump administration's 25% semiconductor tariffs pose significant challenges for both AMAT and ACMR, potentially inflating costs and disrupting supply chains [13] Valuation Comparison - ACM Research is trading at a forward P/E of 17.09X, below its 5-year median of 21.70X, indicating it is attractively valued compared to Applied Materials, which is trading at a forward P/S of 17.09X, aligning with its historical average [14] Price Targets - Analysts project an average price target of $199.33 for Applied Materials, suggesting a 20.1% upside, while ACM Research has an average price target of $34.43, implying a 45.45% upside [15][19] Investment Outlook - ACMR is gaining momentum with strong margins and relevance in China's chip self-reliance, while AMAT benefits from AI-driven demand and shareholder returns, though its slower growth and higher valuation limit near-term upside [21]

Core Viewpoint - Applied Materials (AMAT) faces challenges due to declining revenues in the Chinese market, despite surpassing financial estimates for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - AMAT's shares have decreased by 5.3% since the second quarter earnings report, with a year-to-date increase of only 1.9% [1][2]. - In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, AMAT's revenues from China fell by 37.3% year over year to $1.77 billion, reducing the market's contribution to total revenues from 43% to 25% [3]. - The company reported gross margins of 49.2% in the second quarter, the highest since 2000, and anticipates advanced DRAM revenues to grow over 40% in 2025 [10]. Group 2: Market Challenges - Increasing U.S.-China tensions and export restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing equipment are significant headwinds for AMAT, impacting sales and growth outlook [2][4]. - The ongoing geopolitical tensions have led to elevated uncertainty in China, which is crucial for AMAT's revenue generation [4]. Group 3: Growth Opportunities - AMAT is well-positioned to benefit from the demand for AI-driven semiconductors, with revenues from advanced semiconductor nodes expected to double in fiscal 2025 [5][8]. - The advanced packaging segment has seen revenues triple over the past four years, reaching $1.7 billion in fiscal 2024, with significant orders for Integrated Hybrid Bonding technology [9]. - Analysts project revenue growth of 5.96% and 5.7% for fiscal 2025 and 2026, respectively, with earnings expected to grow by 9.2% and 5% in the same periods [11]. Group 4: Valuation - AMAT is trading at a forward P/E ratio of 17.09, below the industry average of 25.5, indicating strong upside potential [12]. - Compared to competitors like Lam Research, KLA Corporation, and ASML Holding, AMAT's P/E multiple is lower, suggesting a favorable valuation [13]. Group 5: Investment Recommendation - Given its strong position in semiconductor manufacturing and AI-driven chip development, retaining AMAT is recommended, with a current Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [15].

Core Insights - The performance of Applied Materials' international operations is critical for understanding its financial strength and growth potential [1][2] - The company's total revenue for the quarter ending April 2025 was $7.1 billion, reflecting a 6.8% increase year-over-year [4] International Revenue Breakdown - Korea contributed 22.00% of total revenue, amounting to $1.56 billion, with a surprise increase of +23.76% compared to expectations [5] - Taiwan accounted for 28.13% of total revenue, generating $2 billion, representing a significant surprise of +67.72% [6] - China generated $1.77 billion, or 24.99% of total revenue, but fell short of expectations by -26.59% [7] - Europe contributed $252 million, making up 3.55% of total revenue, with a surprise decrease of -28.03% [8] - Japan accounted for 8.06% of total revenue, translating to $572 million, with a slight surprise increase of +4.55% [9] - Southeast Asia generated $135 million, constituting 1.90% of total revenue, with a significant surprise decrease of -57.72% [10] Future Revenue Projections - Analysts project total revenue for the next fiscal quarter to reach $7.18 billion, a 6% increase year-over-year [11] - Expected contributions from international markets include Korea at 18.5% ($1.33 billion), Taiwan at 17.1% ($1.23 billion), and China at 31.8% ($2.29 billion) [12] - For the full year, total revenue is expected to be $28.84 billion, marking a 6.1% increase, with projected contributions from various regions [13] Conclusion - The reliance on international markets presents both opportunities and risks for Applied Materials, making it essential to monitor international revenue trends for future forecasts [14][15]

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Core Viewpoint - Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with earnings exceeding estimates but revenues falling slightly short of expectations [1][3]. Financial Performance - Non-GAAP earnings per share for Q2 fiscal 2025 were $2.39, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.5% and up from $2.09 a year ago [1]. - Revenues for the quarter were $7.1 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.28%, but showing an increase from $6.65 billion in the same quarter last year [1]. Segment Performance - Semiconductor Systems generated $5.26 billion in revenues, accounting for 74.1% of total revenues, reflecting a 7.2% increase year-over-year, but missing the consensus estimate of $5.3 billion [3]. - Applied Global Services reported revenues of $1.57 billion, representing 22.1% of net revenues, up 2.4% from the prior year and surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.547 billion [3]. - Revenues from Display and Adjacent Markets were $259 million, up 44.7% year-over-year, exceeding the consensus estimate of $250.2 million [4]. Geographic Revenue Breakdown - Revenue contributions by geography included: - United States: $808 million (11%) - Europe: $252 million (4%) - Japan: $572 million (8%) - Korea: $1.56 billion (22%) - Taiwan: $1.997 billion (28%) - Southeast Asia: $135 million (2%) - China: $1.774 billion (25%) [5]. - Notable year-over-year revenue changes included increases in Japan (26.3%), Korea (58.1%), and Taiwan (96%), while the U.S. and Southeast Asia saw declines of 5.3% and 36.6%, respectively [6]. Operating Results - Non-GAAP gross margin was 49.2%, expanding by 170 basis points from the previous year [7]. - Operating expenses were $1.31 billion, up 6.3% year-over-year, but as a percentage of sales, it contracted by 10 basis points to 18.5% [7]. - Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 30.7%, an increase of 170 basis points year-over-year [7]. Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - As of April 27, 2025, cash and short-term investments totaled $6.75 billion, down from $8.02 billion at the end of January 2025 [8]. - Inventories increased to $5.66 billion from $5.5 billion in the previous quarter, while accounts receivable rose to $6.19 billion from $5.9 billion [8]. - Free cash flow generated was $1.06 billion, up from $544 million in the prior quarter [9]. Shareholder Returns - AMAT returned $2.00 billion to shareholders, including $1.67 billion in share repurchases and $325 million in dividends [10]. Guidance - For the fiscal third quarter, AMAT expects net sales of $7.2 billion (+/- $500 million), with a consensus estimate of $7.21 billion [11]. - Projected sales for Semiconductor Systems, AGS, and Display are $5.40 billion, $1.55 billion, and $250 million, respectively [11]. - Expected non-GAAP gross margin is 48.3%, with operating expenses projected at $1.34 billion [11]. - Management anticipates non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.35 (+/- $0.20), compared to a consensus estimate of $2.32 [12].

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