Applied Materials announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share, payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2026. This dividend continues a trend of nine consecutive years of increases, with a 15% raise announced in March 2026. The company has grown its dividend at an 18% compound annual rate over the past decade and returned nearly 90% of free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Applied Materials remains committed to returning value to shareholders as part of its capital allocation strategy.
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