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Applied Materials Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Results

November 12, 2020 4:01 PM

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Oct. 25, 2020.

Fourth Quarter Results

Applied generated revenue of $4.69 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 45.4 percent, operating income of $1.28 billion or 27.4 percent of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 45.7 percent, operating income of $1.33 billion or 28.3 percent of net sales, and EPS of $1.25.

The company generated $1.32 billion in cash from operations and returned $250 million to shareholders including $200 million in dividends and $50 million in share repurchases.

Full Year Results

In fiscal 2020, Applied generated revenue of $17.20 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 44.7 percent, operating income of $4.37 billion or 25.4 percent of net sales, and EPS of $3.92.

On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 45.1 percent, operating income of $4.53 billion or 26.3 percent of net sales, and EPS of $4.17.

The company generated a record $3.80 billion in cash from operations, paid dividends of $787 million and used $649 million to repurchase 12 million shares of common stock.

“Applied Materials closed fiscal 2020 with record quarterly performance as demand for our semiconductor systems and services remains very strong,” said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. “Our future opportunities have never looked better and, as powerful technology trends take shape, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate our customers’ roadmaps and outperform our markets.”

Results Summary

Change
Q4 FY2020 Q4 FY2019 FY2020 FY2019Q4 FY2020 vs. Q4 FY2019 FY2020 vs. FY2019
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales$4,688 $3,754 $17,202 $14,608 25% 18%
Gross margin45.4 % 43.5 % 44.7 % 43.7 %1.9 points 1.0 points
Operating margin27.4 % 23.0 % 25.4 % 22.9 %4.4 points 2.5 points
Net income$1,131 $698 $3,619 $2,706 62% 34%
Diluted earnings per share$1.23 $0.75 $3.92 $2.86 64% 37%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin45.7 % 43.8 % 45.1 % 44.0 %1.9 points 1.1 points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin28.3 % 23.7 % 26.3 % 23.5 %4.6 points 2.8 points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$1,148 $744 $3,845 $2,875 54% 34%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS$1.25 $0.80 $4.17 $3.04 56% 37%

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 first quarter of fiscal 2021, Applied expects net sales to be approximately $4.95 billion, plus or minus $200 million. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.20 to $1.32.

This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share and includes a 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.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Reportable Segment Information

Semiconductor SystemsQ4 FY2020 Q4 FY2019 FY2020 FY2019
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$3,070 $2,302 $11,367 $9,027
Foundry, logic and other58% 58% 59% 52%
DRAM21% 21% 20% 22%
Flash memory21% 21% 21% 26%
Operating income1,059 641 3,714 2,464
Operating margin34.5% 27.8% 32.7% 27.3%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,073 $652 $3,778 $2,507
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin35.0% 28.3% 33.2% 27.8%

Applied Global ServicesQ4 FY2020 Q4 FY2019 FY2020 FY2019
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$1,106 $977 $4,155 $3,854
Operating income320 274 1,127 1,101
Operating margin28.9% 28.0% 27.1% 28.6%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$320 $274 $1,135 $1,101
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin28.9% 28.0% 27.3% 28.6%

Display and Adjacent MarketsQ4 FY2020 Q4 FY2019 FY2020 FY2019
(In millions, except percentages)
Net sales$485 $457 $1,607 $1,651
Operating income95 96 291 294
Operating margin19.6% 21.0% 18.1% 17.8%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$98 $99 $304 $307
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin20.2% 21.7% 18.9% 18.6%

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; certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19; impairments of assets, or investments; gain or loss on sale of strategic investments; loss on early extinguishment of debt; certain income tax items and other discrete adjustments. On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year. Additionally, non-GAAP results exclude estimated discrete income tax expense items associated with 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 and related slide presentation 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 and cash deployment strategies, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and beyond, the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and responses thereto on our operations and financial results, strategic acquisitions and investments, including the proposed acquisition of Kokusai Electric Corporation, 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; the effects of regional or global health epidemics, including the severity and duration of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; global trade issues and changes in trade and export license policies, including the impact of the implementation and interpretation of the rules published by the U.S. Department of Commerce on April 28, 2020 and August 17, 2020 relating to certain export license requirements; 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; acquisitions, investments and divestitures; changes in income tax laws; 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; and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our 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) 408.235.4676Michael Sullivan (financial community) 408.986.7977

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019 October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019
Net sales$4,688 $3,754 $17,202 $14,608
Cost of products sold2,558 2,120 9,510 8,222
Gross profit2,130 1,634 7,692 6,386
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering560 515 2,234 2,054
Marketing and selling131 129 526 521
General and administrative156 126 567 461
Total operating expenses847 770 3,327 3,036
Income from operations1,283 864 4,365 3,350
Interest expense59 59 240 237
Interest and other income (loss), net19 35 41 156
Income before income taxes1,243 840 4,166 3,269
Provision for income taxes112 142 547 563
Net income$1,131 $698 $3,619 $2,706
Earnings per share:
Basic$1.24 $0.76 $3.95 $2.89
Diluted$1.23 $0.75 $3.92 $2.86
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic914 920 916 937
Diluted921 931 923 945

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$5,351 $3,129
Short-term investments387 489
Accounts receivable, net2,963 2,533
Inventories3,904 3,474
Other current assets764 581
Total current assets13,369 10,206
Long-term investments1,538 1,703
Property, plant and equipment, net1,604 1,529
Goodwill3,466 3,399
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net153 156
Deferred income taxes and other assets2,223 2,031
Total assets$22,353 $19,024
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt$ $600
Accounts payable and accrued expenses3,138 2,511
Contract liabilities1,321 1,336
Total current liabilities4,459 4,447
Long-term debt, net of current portion5,448 4,713
Income taxes payable1,206 1,275
Other liabilities662 375
Total liabilities11,775 10,810
Total stockholders’ equity10,578 8,214
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$22,353 $19,024

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

(In millions)Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$1,131 $698 $3,619 $2,706
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization97 92 376 363
Share-based compensation73 66 307 263
Deferred income taxes(18) (8) 80 49
Other5 60 (19)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities27 (22) (638) (115)
Cash provided by operating activities1,315 826 3,804 3,247
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(162) (97) (422) (441)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (107) (28)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments366 555 1,754 1,940
Purchases of investments(345) (544) (1,355) (1,914)
Cash used in investing activities(141) (86) (130) (443)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt borrowings, net of issuance costs 2,979
Debt repayments (2,882)
Proceeds from common stock issuances83 72 174 145
Common stock repurchases(50) (500) (649) (2,403)
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards(6) (3) (172) (86)
Payments of dividends to stockholders(200) (194) (787) (771)
Cash used in financing activities(173) (625) (1,337) (3,115)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents1,001 115 2,337 (311)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents—beginning of period4,465 3,014 3,129 3,440
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period$5,466 $3,129 $5,466 $3,129
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents$5,351 $3,129 $5,351 $3,129
Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets115 115
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents$5,466 $3,129 $5,466 $3,129
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes$23 $69 $542 $522
Cash refunds from income taxes$63 $2 $68 $22
Cash payments for interest$68 $76 $219 $219

APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Corporate and Other

(In millions)Q4 FY2020 Q4 FY2019 FY2020 FY2019
Unallocated net sales$27 $18 $73 $76
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses(145) (99) (533) (322)
Share-based compensation(73) (66) (307) (263)
Total$(191) $(147) $(767) $(509)

Additional Information

Q4 FY2020 Q4 FY2019 FY2020 FY2019
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)
United States448 412 1,619 1,871
% of Total10% 11% 10% 13%
Europe206 147 736 820
% of Total4% 4% 4% 6%
Japan706 471 1,996 2,198
% of Total15% 13% 11% 15%
Korea719 471 3,031 1,929
% of Total15% 13% 18% 13%
Taiwan872 919 3,953 2,965
% of Total19% 24% 23% 20%
Southeast Asia161 135 411 548
% of Total3% 3% 2% 4%
China1,576 1,199 5,456 4,277
% of Total34% 32% 32% 29%
Employees (In thousands)
Regular Full Time24.0 22.0

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

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019 October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis$2,130 $1,634 $7,692 $6,386
Certain items associated with acquisitions112 9 37 37
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-195 23
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit$2,142 $1,643 $7,752 $6,423
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin45.7% 43.8% 45.1% 44.0%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$1,283 $864 $4,365 $3,350
Certain items associated with acquisitions116 14 54 55
Acquisition integration and deal costs26 10 80 22
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-195 30
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,325 $888 $4,529 $3,427
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin28.3% 23.7% 26.3% 23.5%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
Reported net income - GAAP basis$1,131 $698 $3,619 $2,706
Certain items associated with acquisitions116 14 54 55
Acquisition integration and deal costs26 10 80 22
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-195 30
Realized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (1) (6)
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(7) (5) (8) (30)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 33
Income tax effect of share-based compensation213 4
Income tax effect of changes in applicable U.S. tax laws3 (24)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers10 6 114 62
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items(36) 20 (41) 95
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments4(5) (3) (35) (5)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$1,148 $744 $3,845 $2,875

1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
3Charges to income tax provision related to a one-time transition tax as a result of U.S. tax legislation.
4Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.
5Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
(In millions, except per share amounts)October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019 October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis$1.23 $0.75 $3.92 $2.86
Certain items associated with acquisitions0.02 0.01 0.05 0.05
Acquisition integration and deal costs0.02 0.01 0.07 0.02
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-19 0.03
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0.03
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(0.01) (0.01) (0.03)
Income tax effect of share-based compensation0.02
Income tax effect of changes in applicable U.S. tax laws (0.03)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers0.01 0.01 0.12 0.07
Resolution of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items(0.04) 0.02 (0.04) 0.10
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share$1.25 $0.80 $4.17 $3.04
Weighted average number of diluted shares921 931 923 945

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

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
(In millions, except percentages)October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019 October 25, 2020 October 27, 2019
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$1,059 $641 $3,714 $2,464
Certain items associated with acquisitions112 11 41 43
Acquisition integration costs2 3
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 20
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$1,073 $652 $3,778 $2,507
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin35.0% 28.3% 33.2% 27.8%
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$320 $274 $1,127 $1,101
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 8
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$320 $274 $1,135 $1,101
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin28.9% 28.0% 27.3% 28.6%
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis$95 $96 $291 $294
Certain items associated with acquisitions13 3 12 12
Acquisition integration costs 1
Certain incremental expenses related to COVID-192 1
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income$98 $99 $304 $307
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin20.2% 21.7% 18.9% 18.6%

1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2Temporary incremental employee compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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)October 25, 2020
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a)$112
Income tax effect of share-based compensation(13)
Income tax effects related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers(10)
Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings and other tax items36
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments5
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b)$130
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c)$1,243
Certain items associated with acquisitions16
Acquisition integration and deal costs26
Unrealized loss (gain) on strategic investments, net(7)
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d)$1,278
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c)9.0%
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d)10.2%

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Source: Applied Materials, Inc.

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