APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE

APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE

Applied Materials Inc (AMAT, CIK 6951) is a global leader in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, providing critical capital equipment and process expertise to the world's semiconductor, display, and photovoltaic industries. The company designs, manufactures, and sells sophisticated systems used to fabricate advanced semiconductor chips and integrated circuits through its Semiconductor Systems segment, while its Applied Global Services division offers spares, upgrades, software, and factory automation solutions that optimize fab performance and productivity. Applied Materials also serves the display market through equipment for manufacturing liquid crystal displays, organic light-emitting diodes, and advanced display technologies for consumer devices and solar applications. The company's technology is essential for producing chips used in artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive systems, and consumer electronics, positioning it as a critical supplier in the global technology ecosystem. However, the company faces significant regulatory risks including export controls on advanced semiconductor equipment, geopolitical tensions affecting market access to key regions, and evolving government policies on domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. With fiscal 2024 revenues exceeding $27 billion, AMAT serves a concentrated customer base of major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. To explore Applied Materials' most recent 8-K filings and other SEC disclosures, visit Earnings Feed to access live regulatory documents and track the company's latest business developments.