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Applied Materials's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF2.78.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF8.48.
During the past 12 months, Applied Materials's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Applied Materials's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 150.20% per year. The lowest was -61.50% per year. And the median was 20.20% per year.
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Applied Materials Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Applied Materials Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Materials's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Applied Materials Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XSWX:AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Applied Materials PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Materials's PE Ratio falls into.
Applied Materials Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Applied Materials's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF8.44
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF8.44 mean?
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF8.44 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #273 out of 756 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Applied Materials' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Applied Materials' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF8.44. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #273 out of 756 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #273 out of 756 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Applied Materials in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Semiconductors company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Applied Materials and its competitors. Applied Materials's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF8.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF180.95, compared to a current price of CHF459.55 — trading 154% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF8.44. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF8.44 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF459.55 is trading 154% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF180.95.
GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMAT:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF8.44
GF Value™: CHF180.95 vs. price of CHF459.55 (154% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AMAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
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