Applied Materials is a leading provider of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display manufacturing industries. The company specializes in a range of technologies that enable the fabrication of advanced materials and components, crucial for powering devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Through its innovative solutions, Applied Materials helps manufacturers improve their production processes, enhance the performance of their products, and drive advancements in electronics, renewable energy, and other high-tech sectors. The company's commitment to research and development positions it at the forefront of the ever-evolving landscape of materials engineering and chip manufacturing. Read More
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Applied Materials’ third quarter results were shaped by steady demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, despite a year-over-year sales decline. Management pointed to ongoing trade restrictions and a less favorable market mix as factors that tempered growth, especially given reduced access to the Chinese market. CEO Gary Dickerson emphasized that, while the company’s accessible market shrank due to these restrictions, Applied Materials maintained share where it could compete. He attributed continued strength to leadership in process technologies for DRAM and advanced foundry logic, stating, “We have very high share…across multiple technology nodes.”
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 2 beginning at 7:55 a.m. PT / 10:55 a.m. ET.
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