Applied Materials Reports Strong AI-Driven Growth
Applied Materials reported fiscal Q1 2026 results on Friday, posting revenue of $7.01 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.38, beating consensus estimates of $6.88 billion and $2.21. The company guided Q2 revenue near $7.65 billion and projected its semiconductor-equipment business to grow more than 20% this calendar year, reflecting accelerating AI chip demand. The results bolster the semiconductor-equipment investment thesis and signal expanding AI infrastructure spending.
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