Applied Materials Reports Record Q4 Revenue of $10.41 Billion and EPS of $4.16

Applied Materials reported Q4 2026 revenue of $10.41B, up 53% YoY, and EPS of $4.16. Full-year revenue was $34.45B, up 21%. The company announced new collaborations at its EPIC Center and introduced new semiconductor technology. CEO Gary Dickerson expects Semiconductor Systems business to grow over 40% in 2026.

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Published Nov 12, 2026, 9:13 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AMATBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and strategic partnerships suggest a bullish outlook for the company's equipment sales and may lift the semiconductor equipment sector.

02

Market read

The earnings surprise provides a clear trading catalyst for AMAT and related semiconductor equipment stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential supply chain constraints or macro slowdown could temper growth despite the beat.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours release

Background

Applied Materials reported its fiscal 2026 Q4 results, highlighting record revenue, EPS, and new collaborations at its EPIC Center.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AMATBullishHigh confidence
Context

Applied Materials disclosed record Q4 revenue of $10.41B and EPS of $4.16, a 53% YoY revenue increase and 92% EPS jump.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat and growth outlook

Evidence & confidence

Record revenue and EPS, plus guidance for >40% growth in Semiconductor Systems, suggest improved fundamentals and may trigger a rally.

Market effects

Boosts semiconductor equipment sector sentiment, may lift peers like Lam Research and KLA.

Positive for US tech hardware and broader market indices.

Reinforces demand outlook for advanced node manufacturing worldwide.

Counterpoint

If the market has already priced in strong demand, the rally could be muted.

Key entities

  • Applied Materials

    Semiconductor equipment manufacturer reporting record Q4 results.

  • Intel

    Founding partner of the new EPIC Center.

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