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 ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets have faced a setback in 2025 following a significant bull run in 2023 and 2024, attributed to overstretched valuations, sticky inflation, weak economic data, geopolitical conflicts, and concerns over the Trump administration's trade policies [1] - The technology sector has been the most affected, particularly AI-focused stocks, due to the Federal Reserve's uncertainty regarding rate cuts, recession fears, and competition from low-cost Chinese AI platforms [2] Nasdaq Composite Performance - The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down 0.4% year to date, although some technology stocks listed on the Nasdaq have achieved double-digit returns [3] Stock Picks - Selected stocks with potential for double-digit returns include CyberArk Software Ltd. (CYBR), Lam Research Corp. (LRCX), and monday.com Ltd. (MNDY), all carrying favorable Zacks Ranks [3][4] CyberArk Software Ltd. (CYBR) - CyberArk is benefiting from rising demand for cybersecurity solutions due to increasing data breaches and digital transformation strategies [7] - The company has a strong presence across various sectors, which helps mitigate the impact of softening IT spending, and is shifting towards software-as-a-service and subscription models to drive growth [8] - CyberArk's expected revenue and earnings growth rates are 31.9% and 25.1%, respectively, with a short-term price target indicating a potential upside of 30.6% from its last closing price of $382.81 [11][12] Lam Research Corp. (LRCX) - Lam Research is capitalizing on strengths in 3D DRAM and advanced packaging technologies, with a rebound in its System business due to improving memory spending [13] - The company is well-positioned to benefit from an expected $100 billion in wafer fab equipment spending in 2025, driven by increased investments in foundry/logic, DRAM, and NAND [14] - Lam Research's expected revenue and earnings growth rates are 22.2% and 33.4%, respectively, with a price target suggesting a maximum upside of 48.8% from its last closing price of $83.94 [15] monday.com Ltd. (MNDY) - monday.com develops cloud-based software applications and provides various work management solutions across multiple sectors [16][17] - The company has an expected revenue growth rate of 25.6% and earnings growth rate of 6.3%, with a price target indicating a potential upside of 50.5% from its last closing price of $299.11 [17][18]

Summary of Amkor Technology (AMKR) FY Conference Call - May 13, 2025 Company Overview - Amkor Technology is an OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) company providing services to semiconductor firms across automotive, communications, computing, and consumer markets [2][4] Key Strategic Pillars - **Advanced Packaging Technologies**: Focus on next-generation packaging solutions [3] - **Geographical Diversity**: Manufacturing footprint across eight countries, with plans to expand to nine [4] - **Customer Partnerships**: Close collaboration with leading market customers to support product adoption [3] Financial Performance - Q1 revenue was $1.32 billion, with Q2 projected at $1.425 billion [5] - The company is cautious about confirming second-half guidance due to trade and tariff uncertainties [10] Market Dynamics - **Communications Segment**: Positive momentum with socket regain expected, contributing to revenue recovery [10][15] - **Computing Segment**: Anticipated growth driven by AI applications and advanced packaging technologies [20][34] - **Automotive and Industrial**: Growth expected in advanced automotive segments like ADAS and infotainment, though legacy devices face inventory challenges [12][39] Pricing Environment - Competitive pricing in mainstream products due to high OSAT provider presence, while advanced packaging pricing remains stable [13][14] Customer Relationships - Significant revenue exposure to a major customer, with a focus on maintaining and expanding market share [17][18] - Long-term partnership opportunities with customers transitioning to new architectures [27][28] Growth Drivers - **AI and Data Center Applications**: Growth in 2.5D and RDL technologies, with a strong pipeline for future products [20][26] - **ARM-based CPUs**: Increasing adoption in data centers and PCs, driven by power efficiency [34][36] Testing Business Expansion - Plans to expand testing capabilities in Korea, focusing on turnkey solutions [46][49] Gross Margin and Utilization - Current gross margin impacted by ramping up the Vietnam facility, with expectations to return to 20% as utilization improves [50][52] Future Facilities and Investments - Groundbreaking for a new U.S. facility planned for the second half of 2025, with operations expected to start in 2027 [56][57] - $400 million grant from the government under the CHIPS Act to support the Arizona fab project [57][58] Conclusion - Amkor Technology emphasizes its strategic pillars of technology, geographical diversity, and customer collaboration as key differentiators in the semiconductor industry [69]