Applied Materials Inc. reported strong results for its first fiscal quarter of 2026, with revenue and earnings surpassing the midpoint of its guidance. President and CEO Gary Dickerson attributed the company’s robust performance and positive outlook to accelerating investments in AI computing, noting that the global expansion of AI infrastructure is driving unprecedented spending on semiconductors and manufacturing capacity. The company also announced several upcoming events, including product briefings at the SPIE Lithography and Patterning conference, a Master Class series on transistors and wiring, and investor open house and breakfast events during SEMICON West. Applied Materials emphasized its leadership in materials engineering for the fastest-growing segments of the semiconductor market and outlined plans to increase capacity and output into 2026 and 2027. More information and related materials are available on the company’s investor relations website at ir.appliedmaterials.com.

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