Non-Current Assets
Equity Method Investments
Applied Materials Equity Method Investments increased by 3.5% to $5.14B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 41.3%, from $3.64B to $5.14B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Equity Method Investments shows an upward trend with a 23.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ2 2026May 21, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strategic expansion through partnerships or joint ventures, while a decrease may signal divestments or impairment.
Detailed definition
These are investments in entities where the company exercises significant influence but does not have full control. The...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on corporate strategy; common in healthcare companies that partner with biotech startups or specialized diagnostic firms.
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equity_method_investmentsHistorical Data
21 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.57B | $1.66B | $2.06B | $2.03B | $2.10B | $2.05B | $1.98B | $2.09B | $2.02B | $2.18B | $2.28B | $2.91B | $2.98B | $2.98B | $2.79B | $2.69B | $3.64B | $4.13B | $4.33B | $4.97B | $5.14B |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.7% | +23.9% | -1.4% | +3.8% | -2.6% | -3.3% | +5.5% | -3.1% | +7.6% | +4.8% | +27.6% | +2.5% | -0.1% | -6.5% | -3.6% | +35.4% | +13.6% | +4.7% | +14.8% | +3.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +34.0% | +23.5% | -3.6% | +3.1% | -3.7% | +6.4% | +15.2% | +39.4% | +47.4% | +36.9% | +22.2% | -7.7% | +22.0% | +38.6% | +55.3% | +85.0% | +41.3% |
Range$1.57B – $5.14B
CAGR+26.8%
Avg YoY Growth+26.8%
Median YoY Growth+23.5%
Current Streak5 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Applied Materials's equity method investments?
- Applied Materials (AMAT) reported equity method investments of $5.14B in Q1 2026.
- How has Applied Materials's equity method investments changed year-over-year?
- Applied Materials's equity method investments increased by 41.3% year-over-year, from $3.64B to $5.14B.
- What is the long-term trend for Applied Materials's equity method investments?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Applied Materials's equity method investments has grown at a 23.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.54B to $4.33B.
- What does equity method investments mean?
- The value of investments in other companies where the firm has significant influence but not total control.