News Release

Applied Materials Announces Second Quarter 2019 Results

May 16, 2019 at 4:01 PM EDT
  • Quarterly revenue of $3.54 billion
  • GAAP and non-GAAP EPS of $0.70
  • Returns $814 million to shareholders

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 16, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) today reported results for its second quarter ended April 28, 2019.

Second Quarter Results

Applied generated revenue of $3.54 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 43.2 percent, operating income of $776 million or 21.9 percent of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.70.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 43.5 percent, operating income of $794 million or 22.4 percent of net sales, and EPS of $0.70.

The company returned $814 million to shareholders including $625 million in share repurchases and dividends of $189 million. As previously announced on March 8, 2019, Applied’s Board of Directors approved a five percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.20 to $0.21 per share.

“In the second fiscal quarter Applied Materials delivered results toward the top-end of our guidance range, reflecting solid execution across the company in a business environment that remains challenging,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. “Looking ahead, we maintain a positive view of our markets as powerful new demand drivers for semiconductors and displays take shape, creating tremendous opportunities for Applied Materials.”

Quarterly Results Summary

  Q2 FY2019   Q2 FY2018   Change
   
  (In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales $ 3,539     $ 4,579     (23)%
Gross margin 43.2 %   44.9 %   (1.7) points
Operating margin 21.9 %   28.2 %   (6.3) points
Net income $ 666     $ 1,100     (39)%
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.70     $ 1.06     (34)%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results          
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin 43.5 %   45.9 %   (2.4) points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 22.4 %   29.3 %   (6.9) points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 660     $ 1,244     (47)%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS $ 0.70     $ 1.19     (41)%
                   

Applied adopted Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), as of the first day of fiscal 2019 using the full retrospective method. Applied also adopted Accounting Standards Update 2017-07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits, as of the first day of fiscal 2019 using the retrospective method. All prior periods included in the unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheet as of Oct. 28, 2018, and the unaudited consolidated condensed statements of operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended April 29, 2018, were restated under the new standards.

A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also “Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures” section.

Business Outlook

In the third quarter of fiscal 2019, Applied expects net sales to be approximately $3.525 billion, plus or minus $150 million. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.67 to $0.75.

This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share and net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.03 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.

Second Quarter Reportable Segment Information

Semiconductor Systems Q2 FY2019
  Q2 FY2018
   
  (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 2,184     $ 2,901  
Foundry, logic and other 58 %   30 %
DRAM 18 %   32 %
Flash 24 %   38 %
Operating income 579     992  
Operating margin 26.5 %   34.2 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results          
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 589     $ 1,038  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 27.0 %   35.8 %


Applied Global Services Q2 FY2019
  Q2 FY2018
   
  (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 984     $ 945  
Operating income 283     279  
Operating margin 28.8 %   29.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results          
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 283     $ 279  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 28.8 %   29.5 %


Display and Adjacent Markets Q2 FY2019
  Q2 FY2018
   
  (In millions, except percentages)
Net sales $ 348     $ 719  
Operating income 42     210  
Operating margin 12.1 %   29.2 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results          
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 46     $ 214  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 13.2 %   29.8 %

Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures

Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring charges and any associated adjustments; impairments of assets, or investments; gain or loss on sale of strategic investments; tax effect of share-based compensation; certain income tax items and other discrete adjustments. Additionally, non-GAAP results exclude estimated discrete income tax expense items associated with changes to recent U.S. tax legislation. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.

Management uses these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the company’s operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and investors’ ability to review the company’s business from the same perspective as the company’s management, and facilitate comparisons of this period’s results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Webcast Information

Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 and beyond, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic and industry conditions; global trade issues and changes in trade policies; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers’ technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base;  our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; changes in U.S. tax laws and regulation, and our interpretations of them; and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our most recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

Contact:

Ricky Gradwohl (editorial/media) 408.235.4676
Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977



APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  Three Months Ended
  Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts) April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
  April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
Net sales  $ 3,539     $ 4,579     $ 7,292     $ 8,784  
Cost of products sold 2,009     2,523     4,097     4,788  
Gross profit 1,530     2,056     3,195     3,996  
Operating expenses:                      
Research, development and engineering 508     509     1,024     998  
Marketing and selling 133     130     264     256  
General and administrative 113     125     223     235  
Total operating expenses 754     764     1,511     1,489  
Income from operations 776     1,292     1,684     2,507  
Interest expense 60     56     120     115  
Interest and other income, net 43     25     83     52  
Income before income taxes 759     1,261     1,647     2,444  
Provision for income taxes 93     161     210     1,179  
Net income $ 666     $ 1,100     $ 1,437     $ 1,265  
Earnings per share:                      
Basic $ 0.71     $ 1.07     $ 1.51     $ 1.21  
Diluted $ 0.70     $ 1.06     $ 1.50     $ 1.20  
Weighted average number of shares:                      
Basic 942     1,029     950     1,042  
Diluted 948     1,040     957     1,056  
                       


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions) April 28,
 2019
  October 28,
 2018
ASSETS           
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,116     $ 3,440  
Short-term investments 507     590  
Accounts receivable, net 2,264     2,323  
Inventories 3,677     3,721  
Other current assets 498     530  
Total current assets 10,062     10,604  
Long-term investments 1,609     1,568  
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,494     1,407  
Goodwill 3,399     3,368  
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net 185     213  
Deferred income taxes and other assets 2,026     473  
Total assets $ 18,775     $ 17,633  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 2,212     $ 2,721  
Contract liabilities 1,393     1,201  
Total current liabilities 3,605     3,922  
Income taxes payable 1,326     1,254  
Long-term debt 5,311     5,309  
Other liabilities 332     303  
Total liabilities 10,574     10,788  
Total stockholders’ equity 8,201     6,845  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 18,775     $ 17,633  
           


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
(In millions) April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
  April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:                      
Net income $ 666     $ 1,100     $ 1,437     $ 1,265  
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:                      
Depreciation and amortization 94     108     182     227  
Share-based compensation 65     64     130     129  
Deferred income taxes 8     40     49     72  
Other (10 )   11     (9 )   11  
Net change in operating assets and liabilities (23 )   (712 )   (155 )   373  
Cash provided by operating activities 800     611     1,634     2,077  
Cash flows from investing activities:                      
Capital expenditures (118 )   (121 )   (251 )   (324 )
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (23 )       (23 )   (5 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 442     488     906     2,432  
Purchases of investments (430 )   (345 )   (827 )   (729 )
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities (129 )   22     (195 )   1,374  
Cash flows from financing activities:                      
Proceeds from common stock issuances 73     56     73     56  
Common stock repurchases (625 )   (2,500 )   (1,375 )   (3,282 )
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards (6 )   (13 )   (80 )   (154 )
Payments of dividends to stockholders (189 )   (105 )   (381 )   (211 )
Cash used in financing activities (747 )   (2,562 )   (1,763 )   (3,591 )
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (76 )   (1,929 )   (324 )   (140 )
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period 3,192     6,799     3,440     5,010  
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period $ 3,116     $ 4,870     $ 3,116     $ 4,870  
Supplemental cash flow information:                      
Cash payments for income taxes $ 198     $ 139     $ 232     $ 217  
Cash refunds from income taxes $ 10     $ 1     $ 18     $ 41  
Cash payments for interest $ 76     $ 76     $ 110     $ 110  
                       



APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate and Other

(In millions) Q2 FY2019   Q2 FY2018
Unallocated net sales  $ 23     $ 14  
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses (86 )   (139 )
Share-based compensation (65 )   (64 )
Total $ (128 )   $ (189 )

Additional Information

  Q2 FY2019   Q2 FY2018
   
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)  
United States 457     345  
% of Total 13 %   8 %
Europe 215     292  
% of Total 6 %   6 %
Japan 520     502  
% of Total 15 %   11 %
Korea 441     1,232  
% of Total 13 %   27 %
Taiwan 794     666  
% of Total 22 %   15 %
Southeast Asia 119     242  
% of Total 3 %   5 %
China 993     1,300  
% of Total 28 %   28 %
       
Employees (In thousands)      
Regular Full Time 21.4     19.8  
           


 APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages) April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
  April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit                               
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis $ 1,530     $ 2,056     $ 3,195     $ 3,996  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 9     44     19     89  
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit $ 1,539     $ 2,100     $ 3,214     $ 4,085  
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin 43.5 %   45.9 %   44.1 %   46.5 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income              
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 776     $ 1,292     $ 1,684     $ 2,507  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 14     49     28     98  
Acquisition integration and deal costs 4     1     7     2  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 794     $ 1,342     $ 1,719     $ 2,607  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 22.4 %   29.3 %   23.6 %   29.7 %
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income              
Reported net income - GAAP basis $ 666     $ 1,100     $ 1,437     $ 1,265  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 14     49     28     98  
Acquisition integration and deal costs 4     1     7     2  
Impairment (gain on sale) of strategic investments, net     5         4  
Loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (11 )       (23 )    
Income tax effect of share-based compensation2 1     13     (4 )   (26 )
Income tax effect of changes in applicable U.S. tax laws3     71     (24 )   1,077  
Income tax effects related to amortization of intra-entity intangible asset transfers (31 )       (59 )    
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items 17     10     76     (3 )
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments4     (5 )   1     (8 )
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 660     $ 1,244     $ 1,439     $ 2,409  


1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
   
2 GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is being recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
   
3 Charges to income tax provision related to a one-time transition tax and a decrease in U.S. deferred tax assets as a result of the recent U.S. tax legislation.
   
4 Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.
   


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)  April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
  April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share                               
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis $ 0.70     $ 1.06     $ 1.50     $ 1.20  
Certain items associated with acquisitions 0.01     0.04     0.03     0.09  
Loss (gain) on strategic investments, net         (0.02 )    
Income tax effect of share-based compensation     0.01     (0.01 )   (0.03 )
Income tax effect of changes in applicable U.S. tax laws     0.07     (0.02 )   1.02  
Income tax effects related to amortization of intra-entity intangible asset transfers (0.03 )       (0.06 )    
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items 0.02     0.01     0.08        
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share  $ 0.70     $ 1.19     $ 1.50     $ 2.28  
Weighted average number of diluted shares 948     1,040     957       1,056  
                     


APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
(In millions, except percentages)  April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
  April 28,
 2019
  April 29,
 2018
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income                               
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 579     $ 992     $ 1,210     $ 2,016  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 10     46     21     92  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 589     $ 1,038     $ 1,231     $ 2,108  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 27.0 %   35.8 %   27.7 %   36.6 %
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income              
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 283     $ 279     $ 568     $ 534  
Acquisition integration costs               1  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 283     $ 279     $ 568     $ 535  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 28.8 %   29.5 %   29.2 %   29.3 %
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income              
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 42     $ 210     $ 157     $ 300  
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 4     3     7     6  
Acquisition integration costs     1         1  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 46     $ 214     $ 164     $ 307  
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 13.2 %   29.8 %   19.2 %   26.4 %


1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.

Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.


UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

  Three Months
Ended
       
(In millions, except percentages)  April 28, 2019
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a) $ 93  
Income tax effect of share-based compensation (1 )
Income tax effects related to amortization of intra-entity intangible asset transfers 31  
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items (17 )
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b) $ 106  
   
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c) $ 759  
Certain items associated with acquisitions 14  
Acquisition integration and deal costs 4  
Loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (11 )
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d) $ 766  
   
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c) 12.3 %
   
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d) 13.8 %

 

AMATlogo_blue.jpg

Source: Applied Materials, Inc.