Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) YoY EPS Growth: 26.04% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XSWX:AMAT Applied Materials Inc XSWX:AMAT
81 GF Score
Price CHF411.00
GF Value CHF181.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Applied Materials YoY EPS Growth?

Applied Materials XSWX:AMAT +2.85% 81 YoY EPS Growth is 26.04% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AMAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF181.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Applied Materials's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 26.04%.

Applied Materials's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF2.76.

Applied Materials YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Applied Materials's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Applied Materials Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
YoY EPS Growth
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Applied Materials Quarterly Data
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Applied Materials YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Applied Materials's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Oct. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2024 ) |
=(6.906-7.416)/ | 7.416 |
=-6.88 %

Applied Materials's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(2.764-2.193)/ | 2.193 |
=26.04 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 26.04% mean?
Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT) has a YoY EPS Growth of 26.04% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Applied Materials and its competitors.
Is Applied Materials' YoY EPS Growth too high?
Applied Materials' current YoY EPS Growth is 26.04%. 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' YoY EPS Growth compare to LRCX and KLAC?
Applied Materials' YoY EPS Growth of 26.04% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for a Semiconductors company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Applied Materials and its competitors. Applied Materials's current YoY EPS Growth is 26.04%. 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 CHF181.41, compared to a current price of CHF411.00 — trading 126.6% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 26.04%. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Applied Materials (XSWX:AMAT), the current YoY EPS Growth is 26.04% 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 CHF411.00 is trading 126.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF181.41. GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMAT:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 26.04%
  • GF Value™: CHF181.41 vs. price of CHF411.00 (126.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address 3050 Bowers Avenue, P.O. Box 58039, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95052-8039
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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