AMAT · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Capital Return Program

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE · 2026-08-20 · Importance 48 · Surprise 42 · Contradicted

Cash used for common-stock repurchases totaled $1.2 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Cash dividends paid to stockholders also totaled $1.2 billion during the period. The March 2025 authorization added $10.0 billion to the prior $10.0 billion repurchase authorization. Approximately $12.8 billion remained available for future repurchases as of July 26, 2026.

Key facts

• As of July 26, 2026, approximately $12.8 billion remained available for future stock repurchases under the repurchase program. source
• Cash used for repurchases of common stock during the nine months ended July 26, 2026: $1.2 billion. source
• Cash dividends paid to stockholders during the nine months ended July 26, 2026: $1.2 billion. source
• Cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended July 26, 2026: $2,634 million. source
• Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards during the nine months ended July 26, 2026: $437 million. source
• Proceeds received from common stock issuances under the employees’ stock purchase plan during the nine months ended July 26, 2026: $131 million. source

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