Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-18 10:22Core Viewpoint - Application Materials reported record quarterly revenue of $7.3 billion for Q2 of FY2025, marking an 8% year-over-year increase, with strong profitability metrics [2] Financial Performance - Q2 revenue reached $7.3 billion, up 8% year-over-year [2] - GAAP gross margin was 48.8%, while Non-GAAP gross margin was 48.9% [2] - GAAP operating margin stood at 30.6%, with Non-GAAP operating margin at 30.7% [2] - GAAP earnings per share (EPS) increased by 8% to $2.22, and Non-GAAP EPS rose by 17% to $2.48, both reaching historical highs [2] Market Outlook - CEO Gary Dickson expressed confidence in long-term growth opportunities despite increased business uncertainty, particularly in the Chinese market [2] - Revenue from China accounted for 35% of total revenue in Q2 [2] - CFO Blase Hill indicated that revenue is expected to decline in Q4 due to capacity digestion by Chinese customers and fluctuations in demand from advanced process clients [3] Strategic Initiatives - Application Materials is investing over $200 million in Arizona to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for specialized components [3] - The company aims to double its business in the advanced packaging market to over $3 billion in the coming years [3] Future Guidance - For Q4 of FY2025, the company expects net income of $6.7 billion ± $500 million, with a Non-GAAP gross margin of 48.1% and diluted Non-GAAP EPS of $2.11 ± $0.20 [3] - The company anticipates mid-single-digit revenue growth for the entire FY2025 [3]