Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)
Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) is a leading provider of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company develops and supplies innovative solutions for chip fabrication, display production, and other advanced materials processes, supporting the development of semiconductor devices and electronics globally.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.46 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 82 days on December 11, 2025
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 |
| September 11, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 |
| June 12, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 |
| March 13, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-02-20 | 2025-02-20 |
| December 12, 2024 | $0.40 | 2024-11-21 | 2024-11-21 |
Dividends Summary
- Applied Materials Inc has issued 83 dividend payments over the past 20 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 9 days ago, on September 11, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $0.46 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.15 per share.
Company News
Applied Materials announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, payable on December 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 20, 2025. This marks eight consecutive years of dividend increases and continues the company's strategy of returning capital to shareholders.
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Applied Materials and CEA-Leti are expanding their collaboration to develop materials engineering solutions for more energy-efficient AI data centers. The joint lab will focus on device innovations for specialty semiconductors used in various applications, including industrial automation and electric vehicles.
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock closed the trading day at $181.87, up 0.03% despite the broader market decline. The company is expected to report earnings on August 15, 2024, with projected EPS of $2.01 and revenue of $6.67 billion, indicating growth compared to the prior year. AMAT has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and is trading at a discount to its industry's average forward P/E ratio.
