Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) FCF Payout Ratio: 25.74%
Is Applied Materials, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Applied Materials, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 25.74% is 44% above its 5-year average of 17.91%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.84%–24.29%).
The FCF payout ratio for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is 25.74%. It is above its 12-month average by 28.03% (20.11%).
AMAT FCF Payout Ratio Chart
AMAT Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
AMAT Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
AMAT FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
25.74%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
20.11%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
17.99%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
17.91%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
19.26%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
28.01%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
42.22%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+28.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+43.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+43.75%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+33.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-39.03%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
25.7%
Earnings Payout Ratio
21.9%
Dividend Yield
0.38%
FCF Yield
1.49%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.70B | $1.38B | 24.3% |
| 2024 | $7.49B | $1.19B | 15.9% |
| 2023 | $7.59B | $975.00M | 12.8% |
| 2022 | $4.61B | $873.00M | 18.9% |
| 2021 | $4.77B | $838.00M | 17.6% |
| 2020 | $3.38B | $787.00M | 23.3% |
| 2019 | $2.81B | $771.00M | 27.5% |
| 2018 | $3.17B | $605.00M | 19.1% |
| 2017 | $3.26B | $430.00M | 13.2% |
| 2016 | $2.21B | $444.00M | 20.1% |
| 2015 | $948.00M | $487.00M | 51.4% |
| 2014 | $1.56B | $485.00M | 31.1% |
| 2013 | $426.00M | $456.00M | 107.0% |
| 2012 | $1.69B | $434.00M | 25.7% |
| 2011 | $2.22B | $397.00M | 17.9% |
| 2010 | $1.55B | $348.52M | 22.4% |
| 2009 | $84.95M | $319.51M | 376.1% |
| 2008 | $1.42B | $325.40M | 22.9% |
| 2007 | $1.94B | $305.67M | 15.7% |
| 2006 | $1.76B | $250.78M | 14.3% |
| 2005 | $1.05B | $98.04M | 9.4% |
| 2004 | $1.44B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $536.47M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $75.06M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $869.68M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $1.27B | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $729.30M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $367.80M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $362.30M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | $239.50M | $0 | 0.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Applied Materials, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Applied Materials, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The FCF payout ratio for AMAT stock is 25.74%.
- Is Applied Materials, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Applied Materials, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 25.74% is 44% above its 5-year average of 17.91%, near the high end of its 5-year range (12.84%–24.29%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for AMAT stock is 20.11%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for AMAT stock is 17.99%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for AMAT stock is 17.91%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for AMAT stock is 19.26%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for AMAT stock is 28.01%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for AMAT stock is 42.22%.
Applied Materials, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-26 | 24.29% |
| 2024-10-27 | 15.92% |
| 2023-10-29 | 12.84% |
| 2022-10-30 | 18.93% |
| 2021-10-31 | 17.55% |
| 2020-10-25 | 23.27% |
| 2019-10-27 | 27.48% |
| 2018-10-28 | 19.12% |
| 2017-10-29 | 13.17% |
| 2016-10-30 | 20.06% |
| 2015-10-25 | 51.37% |
| 2014-10-26 | 31.11% |
| 2013-10-27 | 107.04% |
| 2012-10-28 | 25.70% |
| 2011-10-30 | 17.91% |
| 2010-10-31 | 22.43% |
| 2009-10-25 | 376.11% |
| 2008-10-26 | 22.87% |
| 2007-10-28 | 15.72% |
| 2006-10-29 | 14.28% |
| 2005-10-30 | 9.36% |
About Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc. is a prominent provider of crucial manufacturing equipment, associated services, and software solutions. These offerings primarily cater to the semiconductor, display, and related high-technology industries. The company organizes its activities into three principal business segments: 1. Semiconductor Systems: This division is dedicated to the development, production, and sale of sophisticated manufacturing tools essential for fabricating semiconductor chips, also known as integrated circuits. Its comprehensive suite of technologies includes epitaxy, ion implantation, oxidation/nitridation, rapid thermal processing, physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, electrochemical deposition, atomic layer deposition, etching, and selective deposition and removal processes, in addition to precision metrology and inspection instruments. 2. Applied Global Services: This segment delivers integrated solutions aimed at maximizing the performance and productivity of manufacturing facilities and their equipment. Its services encompass providing spare parts, system upgrades, maintenance support, refurbished older-generation equipment, and advanced factory automation software for semiconductor, display, and other product lines. 3. Display and Adjacent Markets: This unit focuses on supplying products for the creation of various display technologies. This includes manufacturing solutions for liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other display types, which are integral to a broad spectrum of consumer electronics such as televisions, computer monitors, laptops, personal computers, electronic tablets, and smartphones. Founded in 1967, Applied Materials, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The company boasts a significant international presence, conducting operations across the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- CEO
- Gary E. Dickerson