Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT)

$24.99

Income Statement
Quarterly Data

Applied Materials Inc., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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3 months ended: Jul 26, 2026 Apr 26, 2026 Jan 25, 2026 Oct 26, 2025 Jul 27, 2025 Apr 27, 2025 Jan 26, 2025 Oct 27, 2024 Jul 28, 2024 Apr 28, 2024 Jan 28, 2024 Oct 29, 2023 Jul 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 29, 2023 Oct 30, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 May 1, 2022 Jan 30, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Aug 1, 2021 May 2, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 25, 2020 Jul 26, 2020 Apr 26, 2020 Jan 26, 2020
Revenue
Cost of products sold
Gross profit
Research, development and engineering
Marketing and selling
General and administrative
Legal settlement
Restructuring charges
Deal termination fee
Operating expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense
Interest and other income (expense), net
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-07-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-10-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-07-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-07-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-07-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-04-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-01-26).


A comprehensive analysis of the financial performance reveals a strong upward trajectory in revenue and profitability over the observed period. Revenue grew from 4,162 million USD in January 2020 to 9,115 million USD by July 2026, representing a significant expansion of the top line. This growth was accompanied by a steady increase in gross profit, which rose from 1,858 million USD to 4,586 million USD, indicating not only higher sales volume but also an improvement in gross margin percentages over time.

Revenue and Gross Profitability
Revenue exhibited consistent growth through 2021 and 2022, followed by a period of relative stability between 2023 and 2024. A sharp acceleration occurred in early 2026, with revenue peaking at 9,115 million USD in the final reported quarter. Gross margins expanded progressively; while the gross profit margin was approximately 44.6% in January 2020, it climbed to approximately 50.3% by July 2026, reflecting enhanced production efficiency or a shift toward higher-margin product mixes.
Operating Expense Trends
Operating expenses grew in tandem with revenue, though at a slower pace, contributing to operating leverage. Research, development, and engineering expenses showed a steady, linear increase, rising from 552 million USD to 1,100 million USD, signaling a sustained commitment to innovation. Marketing, selling, and general administrative costs also trended upward, although G&A expenses remained relatively volatile, peaking at 276 million USD in January 2024 before moderating.
Operating Income and Efficiency
Income from operations grew from 1,042 million USD in January 2020 to 3,075 million USD by July 2026. This growth indicates strong operational efficiency. However, certain periods were impacted by one-time charges, including restructuring charges in May 2021 and October 2025, as well as a significant legal settlement of 253 million USD in January 2026. Despite these anomalies, the core operating performance remained robust.
Non-Operating Items and Net Income
Net income demonstrated overall growth, moving from 892 million USD to 2,538 million USD, though it was subject to notable volatility. This volatility was primarily driven by fluctuations in "Interest and other income (expense), net," which saw substantial spikes in 2025 and 2026, reaching 771 million USD in April 2026. Additionally, the provision for income taxes showed significant variance, including a particularly large provision of 934 million USD in January 2025, which tempered the net income growth during that specific quarter.

In summary, the financial data indicates a company in a strong growth phase, characterized by expanding margins and disciplined scaling of operating expenses. The acceleration in revenue toward the end of the period, combined with the growth in operating income, suggests an improving competitive position, although net income remains sensitive to non-operating income fluctuations and tax provisions.