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Guidance / Outlook

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE · 2026-09-22 · Importance 94 · Surprise 100 · In source text

Third-party reporting said Applied Materials’ fourth-quarter guidance implies 51% year-over-year growth. The report also expects operating margin to increase 640 basis points year over year in the fourth quarter, supported by cost and expense control. These forward-looking figures indicate a substantially stronger near-term outlook tied to accelerating AI-driven demand.

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revenuepositivecommitted—Applied Materials's Q4 guidance implies 51% year-over-year growth.