Applied Materials AMAT Return on equity

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FAQ

What is Applied Materials's return on equity?

Applied Materials (AMAT) reported return on equity of 39.7% in Q1 2026.

How has Applied Materials's return on equity changed year-over-year?

Applied Materials's return on equity increased by 9.1% year-over-year, from 36.4% to 39.7%.

What is the long-term trend for Applied Materials's return on equity?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Applied Materials's return on equity has grown at a -1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 38.5% to 35.5%.

What does return on equity mean?

Trailing-twelve-month net income divided by average shareholders' equity (average of the start and end of the trailing-twelve-month window). Measures the profit generated on each dollar of shareholder capital.