Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
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Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Applied Materials, Inc.:
Opinions on the Consolidated Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Applied Materials, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended October 26, 2025, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 26, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended October 26, 2025, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 26, 2025 based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Evaluation of sufficiency of audit evidence over revenue
As discussed in Notes 1 and 15 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company recorded $28,368 million in net revenue, for the year ended October 26, 2025. The Company generates revenue by providing manufacturing equipment, services and software to customers in the semiconductor, display and related industries. The Company’s process to account for and recognize revenue differs across revenue streams.
We identified the evaluation of the sufficiency of audit evidence obtained over net revenue as a critical audit matter. Evaluating the sufficiency of audit evidence required subjective auditor judgment due to the number of revenue streams and separate processes to account for and recognize revenue. This included determining the nature and extent of audit evidence obtained over each revenue stream.
The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We applied auditor judgment to determine the revenue streams over which procedures were performed as well as the nature and extent of such procedures. For revenue streams where procedures were performed, we:
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evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls over the Company’s revenue recognition processes, including the Company’s controls over the accurate recording of revenue.
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evaluated the Company’s revenue recognition accounting policies.
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evaluated, for a sample of revenue transactions, (1) the accounting for consistency with the Company’s accounting policies, as applicable, including timing of revenue recognition, and (2) the recorded amounts by comparing them for consistency to underlying documentation, including the customer contracts.
In addition, we evaluated the sufficiency of audit evidence obtained by assessing the results of the procedures performed, including the appropriateness of the nature and extent of audit effort over revenue
| /S/ KPMG LLP | ||
| KPMG LLP |
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2004.
Santa Clara, California
December 12, 2025
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share amounts)
| Fiscal Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 28,368 | $ | 27,176 | $ | 26,517 | |||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | 14,560 | 14,279 | 14,133 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 13,808 | 12,897 | 12,384 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||
| Research, development and engineering | 3,570 | 3,233 | 3,102 | ||||||||||||||
| Marketing and selling | 858 | 836 | 776 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 910 | 961 | 852 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 181 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 5,519 | 5,030 | 4,730 | ||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 8,289 | 7,867 | 7,654 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 269 | 247 | 238 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense), net | 1,251 | 532 | 300 | ||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 9,271 | 8,152 | 7,716 | ||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 2,273 | 975 | 860 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 6,998 | $ | 7,177 | $ | 6,856 | |||||||||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 8.71 | $ | 8.68 | $ | 8.16 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 8.66 | $ | 8.61 | $ | 8.11 | |||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 804 | 827 | 840 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 808 | 834 | 845 |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)
| Fiscal Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 6,998 | $ | 7,177 | $ | 6,856 | |||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments | 18 | 43 | 25 | ||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized net loss on derivative instruments | 53 | 31 | (66) | ||||||||||||||
| Change in defined and postretirement benefit plans | (13) | (25) | 26 | ||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 58 | 49 | (15) | ||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 7,056 | $ | 7,226 | $ | 6,841 |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except per share amounts)
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,241 | $ | 8,022 | |||||||
| Short-term investments | 1,332 | 1,449 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 5,185 | 5,234 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 5,915 | 5,421 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 1,208 | 1,094 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 20,881 | 21,220 | |||||||||
| Long-term investments | 4,327 | 2,787 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,610 | 3,339 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 3,707 | 3,732 | |||||||||
| Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net | 226 | 249 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes and other assets | 2,548 | 3,082 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 36,299 | $ | 34,409 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Short-term debt | $ | 100 | $ | 799 | |||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 5,333 | 4,820 | |||||||||
| Contract liabilities | 2,566 | 2,849 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 7,999 | 8,468 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 6,455 | 5,460 | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 356 | 670 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 1,074 | 810 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 15,884 | 15,408 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock: $0.01 par value per share; 1 shares authorized; no shares issued | — | — | |||||||||
| Common stock: $0.01 par value per share; 2,500 shares authorized; 793 and 818 shares outstanding at 2025 and 2024, respectively | 8 | 8 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 10,333 | 9,660 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 55,227 | 49,651 | |||||||||
| Treasury stock: 1,241 and 1,211 shares at 2025 and 2024, respectively | (45,043) | (40,150) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (110) | (168) | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 20,415 | 19,001 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 36,299 | $ | 34,409 |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In millions, except per share amounts)
| Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 30, 2022 | 844 | $ | 8 | $ | 8,593 | $ | 37,892 | 1,173 | $ | (34,097) | $ | (202) | $ | 12,194 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 6,856 | — | — | — | 6,856 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | — | (15) | (15) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared ($1.22 per common share) | — | — | — | (1,022) | — | — | — | (1,022) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 490 | — | — | — | — | 490 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net issuance under stock plans | 7 | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock repurchases | (18) | — | — | — | 18 | (2,202) | — | (2,202) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 29, 2023 | 833 | $ | 8 | $ | 9,131 | $ | 43,726 | 1,191 | $ | (36,299) | $ | (217) | $ | 16,349 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 7,177 | — | — | — | 7,177 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared ($1.52 per common share) | — | — | — | (1,252) | — | — | — | (1,252) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 577 | — | — | — | — | 577 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net issuance under stock plans | 5 | — | (48) | — | — | — | — | (48) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock repurchases | (20) | — | — | — | 20 | (3,851) | — | (3,851) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 27, 2024 | 818 | $ | 8 | $ | 9,660 | $ | 49,651 | 1,211 | $ | (40,150) | $ | (168) | $ | 19,001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | 6,998 | — | — | — | 6,998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared ($1.78 per common share) | — | — | — | (1,422) | — | — | — | (1,422) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 660 | — | — | — | — | 660 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net issuance under stock plans | 5 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock repurchases | (30) | — | — | — | 30 | (4,893) | — | (4,893) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 26, 2025 | 793 | $ | 8 | $ | 10,333 | $ | 55,227 | 1,241 | $ | (45,043) | $ | (110) | $ | 20,415 |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — (Continued)
(In millions)
| Fiscal Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 6,998 | $ | 7,177 | $ | 6,856 | |||||||||||
| Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 435 | 392 | 515 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 179 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 639 | (633) | 24 | ||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss and impairments on investments, net | (792) | (15) | (16) | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 668 | 577 | 490 | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 31 | 62 | 56 | ||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired: | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 49 | (69) | 903 | ||||||||||||||
| Inventories | (494) | 304 | 207 | ||||||||||||||
| Other current and non-current assets | (119) | 287 | (48) | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 307 | 281 | (138) | ||||||||||||||
| Contract liabilities | (283) | (126) | (167) | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 250 | 389 | (20) | ||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 90 | 51 | 38 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | 7,958 | 8,677 | 8,700 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (2,260) | (1,190) | (1,106) | ||||||||||||||
| Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (29) | — | (25) | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from asset sale | 33 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments | 5,528 | 2,451 | 1,268 | ||||||||||||||
| Purchases of investments | (6,054) | (3,588) | (1,672) | ||||||||||||||
| Cash used in investing activities | (2,782) | (2,327) | (1,535) | ||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Debt borrowings, net of issuance costs | 991 | 694 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Debt repayments | (700) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from commercial paper | 503 | 401 | 991 | ||||||||||||||
| Repayments of commercial paper | (502) | (400) | (900) | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from common stock issuances | 261 | 243 | 227 | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock repurchases | (4,895) | (3,823) | (2,189) | ||||||||||||||
| Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards | (248) | (291) | (179) | ||||||||||||||
| Payments of dividends to stockholders | (1,384) | (1,192) | (975) | ||||||||||||||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (3) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Repayments of principals on finance leases | — | (102) | (7) | ||||||||||||||
| Cash used in financing activities | (5,977) | (4,470) | (3,032) | ||||||||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents | (801) | 1,880 | 4,133 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — beginning of period | 8,113 | 6,233 | 2,100 | ||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents — end of period | $ | 7,312 | $ | 8,113 | $ | 6,233 | |||||||||||
| Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,241 | $ | 8,022 | $ | 6,132 | |||||||||||
| Restricted cash equivalents included in deferred income taxes and other assets | 71 | 91 | 101 | ||||||||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents | $ | 7,312 | $ | 8,113 | $ | 6,233 | |||||||||||
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — (Continued)
(In millions)
| Fiscal Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash payments for income taxes | $ | 1,504 | $ | 957 | $ | 1,006 | |||||||||||
| Cash refunds from income taxes | $ | 90 | $ | 15 | $ | 53 | |||||||||||
| Cash payments for interest | $ | 239 | $ | 205 | $ | 205 |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Materials, Inc. and its subsidiaries (we, us, and our) after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. All references to a fiscal year apply to our fiscal year which ends on the last Sunday in October. Fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 each contained 52 weeks. Each fiscal quarter of 2025, 2024 and 2023 contained 13 weeks.
Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current-year presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to standalone selling price (SSP) related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable and sales allowances, fair values of financial instruments, inventories, intangible assets and goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, fair values of share-based awards, warranty, and income taxes, among others. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.
Cash Equivalents
All highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase are classified as cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in institutional money market funds, treasury bills and investment grade commercial paper.
Investments
All of our investments, except equity investments, are classified as available-for-sale at the respective balance sheet dates. Investments classified as available-for-sale are measured and recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value, and unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are reported as a separate component of other comprehensive income. Interest earned on cash and investments, as well as realized gains and losses on sale of securities, are included in interest and other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Our equity investments with readily determinable values consist of publicly traded equity securities. These investments are measured at fair value using quoted prices for identical assets in an active market. Privately held equity investments without readily determinable fair value are measured at cost, less impairment, adjusted by observable price changes. Adjustments resulting from impairments and observable price changes are recorded in interest and other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investments with remaining effective maturities of 12 months or less from the balance sheet date are classified as short-term investments. Investments with remaining effective maturities of more than 12 months from the balance sheet date are classified as long-term investments.
Fair Value Measurements
Our financial assets are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, except for equity investments in privately held companies. These equity investments are generally accounted for under the measurement alternative, defined as cost, less impairments, adjusted for subsequent observable price changes and are periodically assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred. Our nonfinancial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at cost and are assessed for impairment at least annually for goodwill, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.
We use the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:
- Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
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Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
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Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
In determining the fair value of our debt securities investments, we use pricing information from pricing services that value securities based on quoted market prices and models that utilize observable market inputs. In the event a fair value estimate is unavailable from a pricing service, we generally obtain non-binding price quotes from brokers. In addition, to validate pricing information obtained from pricing services, we periodically perform supplemental analysis on a sample of securities. We review any significant unanticipated differences identified through this analysis to determine the appropriate fair value. As of October 26, 2025, substantially all of our available-for-sale, short-term, and long-term investments were recognized at fair value that was determined based upon quoted prices or other observable inputs.
Our equity investments with readily determinable values are measured at fair value using quoted prices for identical assets in an active market, and the changes in fair value of these equity investments are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with approximate cost determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. We adjust inventory carrying value for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. We fully write down inventories and noncancelable purchase orders for inventory deemed obsolete. We perform periodic reviews of inventory items to identify excess inventories on hand by comparing on-hand balances to anticipated usage using recent historical activity as well as anticipated or forecasted demand. If estimates of customer demand diminish further or market conditions become less favorable than those projected by us, additional inventory adjustments may be required.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives of certain assets for financial reporting purposes are as follows: buildings and improvements, 3 to 30 years; demonstration and manufacturing equipment, 5 to 8 years; software, 3 to 5 years; and furniture, fixtures and other equipment, 3 to 5 years. Land improvements are amortized over the shorter of 15 years or their estimated useful life. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of five years or the lease term.
Government Assistance
We receive government assistance from various domestic and foreign governments in the form of cash grants or refundable tax credits. These arrangements incentivize us to continue growing our capital investments and research and development activities. Government incentives generally contain conditions that must be met in order for the assistance to be earned. We recognize the incentives when there is reasonable assurance that we will comply with all conditions specified in the incentive arrangement and the incentive will be received.
We record capital expenditure related incentives as an offset to the associated property, plant and equipment, net within our Consolidated Balance Sheets and recognize a reduction to depreciation expense over the useful life of the corresponding acquired asset. We record incentives related to operating activities as a reduction to expense in the same line item on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as the expenditure for which the grant is intended to compensate.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Acquisitions
We account for the acquisition of a business using the acquisition method of accounting. Our methodology for allocating the purchase price relating to purchase acquisitions is determined through established and generally accepted valuation techniques. We allocate the fair value of the purchase consideration of our acquisitions to the tangible assets, liabilities, and intangible assets acquired, including in-process technology, based on their estimated fair values. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the purchase price over the sum of the amounts assigned to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed. We assign assets acquired (including goodwill) and liabilities assumed to one or more reporting units as of the date of acquisition. Typically, acquisitions relate to a single reporting unit and thus do not require the allocation of goodwill to multiple reporting units. If the products obtained in an acquisition are assigned to multiple reporting units, the goodwill is distributed to the respective reporting units as part of the purchase price allocation process. The value assigned to intangible assets is usually based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the success and life cycle of products and technology acquired.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill requires judgment.
When reviewing goodwill for impairment, we first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. In performing a qualitative assessment, we consider business conditions and other factors including, but not limited to (i) adverse industry or economic trends, (ii) restructuring actions and lower projections that may impact future operating results, (iii) sustained decline in share price, and (iv) overall financial performance and other events affecting the reporting units. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then a quantitative impairment test is performed by estimating the fair value of the reporting unit and comparing it to its carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we would record an impairment charge equal to the excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit over its fair value.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, we performed a qualitative assessment to test goodwill for all of our reporting units for impairment. Based on this assessment, we determined that a quantitative impairment test was required for certain non-strategic businesses within our Corporate and Other category, primarily due to events related to the exit of one such business during the quarter. As a result, we recognized goodwill impairment charges of $41 million in general and administrative expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. No goodwill impairment was recorded during fiscal 2024 and 2023.
Intangible assets with finite lives are presented at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 1 to 15 years using the straight-line method. We evaluate the useful lives of our intangible assets each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances require revising the remaining period of amortization. Intangible assets with infinite lives are not subject to amortization and consist primarily of in-process technology, which will be subject to amortization upon commercialization. If an in-process technology project is abandoned, the acquired technology attributable to the project will be written-off. The carrying values of our intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The balances of our intangible assets were not material as of October 26, 2025 or October 27, 2024 and amortization expenses were not material for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. We assess the recoverability of the assets by comparing the undiscounted future cash flow expected to result from the use and eventual disposal of the assets to their respective carrying value. If not recoverable, we recognize an impairment loss to the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of those assets and reduce the carrying value of the assets to their respective fair value. Fair value is determined by available market valuations, when available and appropriate, or by discounted cash flows.
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Leases
A contract contains a lease when we have the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. We lease certain facilities, vehicles and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases, many of which include options to renew. Options that are reasonably certain to be exercised are included in the calculation of the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Our finance leases are those that contain a purchase option which we are reasonably certain to exercise at the end of the lease term. Our leases do not contain residual value guarantees or significant restrictions that impact the accounting for leases. As implicit rates are not available for the leases, we use the incremental borrowing rate as of the lease commencement date in order to measure the right-of-use asset and liability. Operating lease expense is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Finance lease expense is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the underlying leased asset.
We elected the practical expedient to account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all leases. For leases with a term of one year or less, we elected not to record a right-of-use asset or lease liability and to account for the associated lease payments as they become due.
A majority of our lease arrangements are operating leases. The balances of our operating leases right-of-use assets and liabilities were not material as of October 26, 2025 or October 27, 2024. Operating lease cost for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 was not material.
Revenue Recognition from Contracts with Customers
We recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. We determine revenue recognition through the following five steps: (1) identification of the contract(s) with customers, (2) identification of the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determination of the transaction price, (4) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognition of revenue when, or as, a performance obligation is satisfied.
Identifying the contract(s) with customers. We sell equipment, services, and spare parts directly to our customers in the semiconductor, display and related industries. We generally consider written documentation including, but not limited to, signed purchase orders, master agreements, and sales orders as contracts provided that collection is probable. Collectability is assessed based on the customer’s creditworthiness determined by reviewing the customer’s published credit and financial information, historical payment experience, as well as other relevant factors.
Identifying the performance obligations. Our performance obligations include delivery of equipment, service agreements, spare parts, installation, extended warranty and training. Our service agreements are considered one performance obligation and may include multiple goods and services that we provide to the customer to deliver against a performance metric. Judgment is used to determine whether multiple promised goods or services in a contract should be accounted for separately or as a group.
Determine the transaction price. The transaction price for our contracts with customers may include fixed and variable consideration. We include variable consideration in the transaction price to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.
Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation identified within the contract. We generally estimate the standalone selling price of a distinct performance obligation based on historical cost plus an appropriate margin. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, we allocate the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation using the relative standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract.
Recognizing the revenue as performance obligations are satisfied. We recognize revenue from equipment and spares parts at a point in time when we have satisfied our performance obligation by transferring control of the goods to the customer, which typically occurs at shipment or delivery. Revenue from service agreements is recognized over time, typically within 12 months, as customers receive the benefits of services.
The incremental costs to obtain a contract are not material.
Payment Terms. Payment terms vary by contract. Generally, the majority of payments are due within a certain number of days from shipment of goods or performance of service. The remainder is typically due upon customer technical acceptance. In certain circumstances we may receive deposits from customers for future deliverables. Our payment terms do not generally contain a significant financing component.
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Shipping and Handling Costs
We account for shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as costs to fulfill our promise to transfer the associated products. Accordingly, amounts billed for shipping and handling costs are recorded as a component of net revenue and costs as a component of cost of products sold.
Warranty
Our products are generally sold with a warranty for a 12-month period following installation. Parts and labor are covered under the terms of the warranty agreement. We provide for the estimated cost of warranty when revenue is recognized. Estimated warranty costs are determined by analyzing specific product, current and historical configuration statistics and regional warranty support costs. Our warranty obligation is affected by product and component failure rates, material usage and labor costs incurred in correcting product failures during the warranty period. If actual warranty costs differ substantially from our estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required. Quarterly warranty consumption is generally associated with sales that occurred during the preceding four quarters, and quarterly warranty provisions are generally related to the current quarter’s sales.
We also sell extended warranty contracts to our customers which provide an extension of the standard warranty coverage period of up to 2 years. We receive payment at the inception of the contract and recognizes revenue ratably over the extended warranty coverage period, as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the extended warranty.
Our warranty reserves balances and the components of changes in our warranty reserves were not material for all periods presented.
Sales and Value Added Taxes
Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Research, Development and Engineering Costs
Research, development and engineering costs are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
We recognize a current tax liability for the estimated amount of income tax payable on tax returns for the current fiscal year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for net operating loss and tax credit carryovers. Deferred tax assets are offset by a valuation allowance to the extent it is more likely than not that they are not expected to be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on enacted tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the assets are realized or the liabilities are settled. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effect of a change in tax rates, laws, or status when the change is enacted.
We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized from such positions are estimated based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Any changes in judgment related to uncertain tax positions are recognized in our provision for income taxes in the quarter in which such change occurs. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized in our provision for income taxes.
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Derivative Financial Instruments
We use financial instruments, such as foreign currency forward and option contracts, to hedge a portion of, but not all, existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions typically expected to occur within 24 months. The purpose of our foreign currency management is to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated revenues, costs and eventual cash flows. In certain cases, we also use interest rate swap or lock agreements to hedge against the variability of cash flows due to changes in the benchmark interest rate of fixed rate debt. The terms of derivative financial instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged. Our derivative financial instruments are recorded as assets or liabilities at fair value and reported gross on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, under master netting agreements in place with our counterparties, we may net settle transactions of the same currency under certain circumstances. For derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) in stockholders’ equity and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any portion excluded from the assessment of effectiveness is recognized in the same line as the hedged transaction but may be recognized in a different manner, e.g., amortized. If a hedged transaction becomes probable of not occurring according to the original strategy, the hedge relationship is discontinued, and we recognize the gain or loss on the associated derivative in earnings. For hedges of existing foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities, the gain or loss is recorded in earnings in the same period to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged.
Foreign Currency
As of October 26, 2025, all of our subsidiaries use the United States dollar as their functional currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are remeasured using exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, except for non-monetary assets, such as inventories and property, plant and equipment, which are remeasured using historical exchange rates. Foreign currency-denominated revenues and costs are remeasured using average exchange rates for the period, except for costs related to non-monetary assets and liabilities, which are remeasured using historical exchange rates. The resulting remeasurement gains and losses are included in interest and other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as incurred.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable, and derivative financial instruments used in hedging activities. We invest in a variety of financial instruments, such as, but not limited to, commercial paper, corporate bonds, municipal securities, United States Treasury and agency securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, and by policy, limit the amount of credit exposure with any one financial institution or commercial issuer. We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments but do not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition and generally require no collateral to secure accounts receivable. We maintain an allowance for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable based on our assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable. We regularly review the allowance by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, age of the accounts receivable balances, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. In addition, we utilize deposits and/or letters of credit to mitigate credit risk when considered appropriate.
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Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standard update which clarifies how the fair value of equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions is determined (Topic 820). The amendment clarifies that a contractual sale restriction should not be considered in measuring fair value. It also requires certain qualitative and quantitative disclosures related to equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions. We adopted this authoritative guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements.
Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. In November 2023, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses (Topic 280). The standard requires interim and annual disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker (CODM) and included within the reported measure of a segment’s profit or loss, requires interim disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually, requires disclosure of the position and title of the CODM, clarifies circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss and contains other disclosure requirements. We adopted this authoritative guidance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and expanded the disclosures in our notes to the consolidated financial statements. See Note 15, Industry Segment Operations, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
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Note 2 Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares (representing the dilutive effect of restricted stock units and employees’ stock purchase plan shares) outstanding during the period. Our net income has not been adjusted for any period presented for purposes of computing basic or diluted earnings per share due to our non-complex capital structure.
| Fiscal Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||
| Numerator: | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 6,998 | $ | 7,177 | $ | 6,856 | |||||||||||
| Denominator: | |||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 804 | 827 | 840 | ||||||||||||||
| Effect of weighted dilutive restricted stock units and employees’ stock purchase plan shares | 4 | 7 | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| Denominator for diluted earnings per share | 808 | 834 | 845 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 8.71 | $ | 8.68 | $ | 8.16 | |||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 8.66 | $ | 8.61 | $ | 8.11 | |||||||||||
| Potentially weighted dilutive securities | — | — | — |
Excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share are securities attributable to outstanding restricted stock units where the combined exercise price and average unamortized fair value are greater than the average market price of our common stock, and therefore their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
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Note 3 Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
The following tables summarize our cash, cash equivalents and investments by security type:
| October 26, 2025 | Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Estimated Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 1,419 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,419 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Money market funds* | 2,193 | — | — | 2,193 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits | 180 | — | — | 180 | |||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury and agency securities | 1,196 | — | — | 1,196 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | 5 | — | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes | 2,248 | — | — | 2,248 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash equivalents | 5,822 | — | — | 5,822 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,241 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 7,241 | |||||||||||||||
| Short-term and long-term investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits | $ | 4 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury and agency securities | 1,229 | 3 | — | 1,232 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government securities** | 5 | — | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | 463 | 5 | — | 468 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes | 848 | 6 | — | 854 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities | 614 | 4 | 2 | 616 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed income securities | 3,163 | 18 | 2 | 3,179 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Publicly traded equity securities | 1,288 | 824 | 2 | 2,110 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity investments in privately held companies | 342 | 74 | 46 | 370 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity investments | 1,630 | 898 | 48 | 2,480 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total short-term and long-term investments | $ | 4,793 | $ | 916 | $ | 50 | $ | 5,659 | |||||||||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and investments | $ | 12,034 | $ | 916 | $ | 50 | $ | 12,900 |
*Excludes $71 million of restricted cash equivalents invested in money market funds related to deferred compensation plans.
**Includes Canadian provincial government debt.
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| October 27, 2024 | Cost | Gross Unrealized Gains | Gross Unrealized Losses | Estimated Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 1,313 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,313 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Money market funds* | 3,421 | — | — | 3,421 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits | 90 | — | — | 90 | |||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury and agency securities | 1,394 | — | — | 1,394 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | 19 | — | — | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes | 1,785 | — | — | 1,785 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash equivalents | 6,709 | — | — | 6,709 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total cash and cash equivalents | $ | 8,022 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 8,022 | |||||||||||||||
| Short-term and long-term investments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits | $ | 13 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13 | |||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury and agency securities | 1,306 | — | 2 | 1,304 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government securities** | 5 | — | — | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | 441 | 2 | 2 | 441 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes | 803 | 4 | 2 | 805 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities | 656 | 3 | 5 | 654 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed income securities | 3,224 | 9 | 11 | 3,222 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Publicly traded equity securities | 543 | 185 | 5 | 723 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity investments in privately held companies | 255 | 58 | 22 | 291 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity investments | 798 | 243 | 27 | 1,014 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total short-term and long-term investments | $ | 4,022 | $ | 252 | $ | 38 | $ | 4,236 | |||||||||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and investments | $ | 12,044 | $ | 252 | $ | 38 | $ | 12,258 |
*Excludes $91 million of restricted cash equivalents invested in money market funds related to deferred compensation plans.
**Includes Canadian provincial government debt.
During fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, interest income from our cash, cash equivalents and fixed income securities was $406 million, $486 million and $262 million, respectively.
Maturities of Investments
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of our investments as of October 26, 2025:
| Cost | Estimated Fair Value | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Due in one year or less | $ | 1,275 | $ | 1,276 | |||||||
| Due after one through five years | 1,274 | 1,287 | |||||||||
| No single maturity date* | 2,244 | 3,096 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,793 | $ | 5,659 |
*Securities with no single maturity date include publicly traded and privately held equity securities and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities.
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Gains and Losses on Investments
At October 26, 2025, gross unrealized losses related to our fixed income portfolio were not material. We regularly review our fixed income portfolio to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of possible impairment from credit losses or other factors. Factors considered in determining whether an unrealized loss is considered to be a credit loss include: the significance of the decline in value compared to the cost basis; the financial condition, credit quality and near-term prospects of the investee; and whether it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery. Credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities are recorded as an allowance for credit losses through interest and other income (expense), net. Any additional changes in fair value that are not related to credit losses are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
During fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, gross realized gains and losses related to our fixed income portfolio were not material.
During fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, we did not recognize material credit losses and the ending allowance for credit losses was not material.
The components of gain (loss) on equity investments recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for each fiscal year were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Publicly traded equity securities | |||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain | $ | 887 | $ | 332 | $ | 193 | |||||||||||
| Unrealized loss | (139) | (287) | (44) | ||||||||||||||
| Realized gain on sales and dividends | 91 | 5 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
| Realized loss on sales or impairment | — | (1) | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| Equity investments in privately held companies | |||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain | 20 | 3 | 15 | ||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss | (13) | (17) | (30) | ||||||||||||||
| Realized gain on sales and dividends | 10 | 4 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
| Realized loss on sales or impairment | (35) | (19) | (121) | ||||||||||||||
| Total gain (loss) on equity investments, net | $ | 821 | $ | 20 | $ | 27 |
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Note 4 Fair Value Measurements
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents our fair value hierarchy for our financial assets (excluding cash balances) measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-sale debt security investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Money market funds* | $ | 2,264 | $ | — | $ | 2,264 | $ | 3,512 | $ | — | $ | 3,512 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits | — | 184 | 184 | — | 103 | 103 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasury and agency securities | 2,109 | 319 | 2,428 | 2,684 | 14 | 2,698 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-U.S. government securities | — | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Municipal securities | — | 473 | 473 | — | 460 | 460 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes | — | 3,102 | 3,102 | — | 2,590 | 2,590 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities | — | 616 | 616 | — | 654 | 654 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total available-for-sale debt security investments | $ | 4,373 | $ | 4,699 | $ | 9,072 | $ | 6,196 | $ | 3,826 | $ | 10,022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity investments with readily determinable values | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Publicly traded equity securities | $ | 2,110 | $ | — | $ | 2,110 | $ | 723 | $ | — | $ | 723 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total equity investments with readily determinable values | $ | 2,110 | $ | — | $ | 2,110 | $ | 723 | $ | — | $ | 723 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 6,483 | $ | 4,699 | $ | 11,182 | $ | 6,919 | $ | 3,826 | $ | 10,745 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Amounts as of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024 include $71 million and $91 million, respectively, invested in money market funds related to deferred compensation plans. Due to restrictions on the distribution of these funds, they are classified as restricted cash equivalents and are included in deferred income taxes and other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We did not have any financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis within Level 3 fair value measurements as of October 26, 2025 or October 27, 2024.
Assets and Liabilities without Readily Determinable Values Measured on a Non-recurring Basis
Our equity investments without readily determinable values consist of equity investments in privately held companies. We elected the measurement alternative, defined as cost, less impairments, adjusted for subsequent observable price changes on a prospective basis for certain equity investments without readily determinable fair values and are required to account for any subsequent observable changes in fair value within the statements of operations. These investments are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy and periodically assessed for impairment when an event or circumstance indicates that a decline in value may have occurred. Impairment losses on equity investments in privately held companies, included in the above table, were not material during fiscal 2025 and 2024 and were $121 million during fiscal 2023. These impairment losses are included in interest and other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Other
The carrying amounts of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash equivalents, accounts receivable, commercial paper notes, and accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to their short maturities. At October 26, 2025, the aggregate principal amount of long-term senior unsecured notes was $6.5 billion, and the estimated fair value was $6.2 billion. At October 27, 2024, the aggregate principal amount of long-term senior unsecured notes was $5.5 billion and the estimated fair value was $5.1 billion. The estimated fair value of long-term senior unsecured notes is determined by Level 2 inputs and is based primarily on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues. See Note 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further detail of existing debt.
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Note 5 Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Financial Instruments
We conduct business in a number of foreign countries, with certain transactions denominated in local currencies, such as the Japanese yen, Israeli shekel, euro and Taiwanese dollar. We use derivative financial instruments, such as foreign currency forward and option contracts, to hedge certain forecasted foreign currency denominated transactions expected to occur typically within the next 24 months. The purpose of our foreign currency management is to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated revenues, costs and eventual cash flows. The terms of currency instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged.
We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative instruments and hedging activities, including foreign exchange and interest rate contracts, are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are recognized currently in earnings. All of our derivative financial instruments are recorded at their fair value in other current assets or in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of the hedge as cash flow hedges and foreign exchange derivatives are typically entered into once per month. Cash flow hedges are evaluated for effectiveness quarterly. The effective portion of the gain or loss on these hedges is reported as a component of AOCI in stockholders’ equity and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. The majority of the after-tax net income or loss related to foreign exchange derivative instruments included in AOCI at October 26, 2025 is expected to be reclassified into earnings within 12 months. Changes in fair value caused by changes in time value of option contracts designated as cash flow hedges are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. The initial value of this excluded component is amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the hedging instrument and recognized in the financial statement line item to which the hedge relates. If the transaction being hedged is probable not to occur, we recognize the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument in the consolidated statement of operations. The amount recognized due to discontinuance of cash flow hedges that were probable of not occurring by the end of the originally specified time period was not material for fiscal years 2025, 2024 or 2023.
Foreign currency forward contracts are generally used to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these hedges are recorded in earnings to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged.
As of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024, the total outstanding notional amount of foreign exchange contracts was $2.3 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively. The fair values of foreign exchange derivative instruments at October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024 were not material.
The gain (loss) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships recognized in AOCI for derivatives designated as hedging instruments were not material for fiscal year 2025, 2024 and 2023.
The effects of derivative instruments, both those designated as cash flow hedges and those that are not designated, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations were not material for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Credit Risk Contingent Features
If our credit rating were to fall below investment grade, we would be in violation of credit risk contingent provisions of the derivative instruments discussed above, and certain counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment on derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk related contingent features that were in a net liability position was immaterial as of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024.
Entering into derivative contracts with banks exposes us to credit-related losses in the event of the banks’ nonperformance. However, our exposure is not considered material.
Note 6 Accounts Receivable, Net
We have agreements with various financial institutions to sell accounts receivable and discount promissory notes from selected customers. We sell our accounts receivable generally without recourse. From time to time, we also discount letters of credit issued by customers through various financial institutions. The discounting of letters of credit depends on many factors, including the willingness of financial institutions to discount the letters of credit and the cost of such arrangements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
We sold $501 million, $444 million and $679 million of accounts receivable during fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We did not discount letters of credit issued by customers in fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023. There was no discounting of promissory notes in each of fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023. Financing charges on the sale of receivables and discounting of letters of credit are included in interest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and were not material for all years presented.
We maintain an allowance for credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. This allowance is based on historical experience, credit evaluations, specific customer collection history and any customer-specific issues we have identified. Changes in circumstances, such as an unexpected material adverse change in a major customer’s ability to meet its financial obligation to us or its payment trends, may require us to further adjust our estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to us. Bad debt expense and any reversals are recorded in marketing and selling expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The balances of allowance for credit losses and changes in allowance for credit losses were not material for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023.
We sell our products principally to manufacturers within the semiconductor industry. While we believe that our allowance for credit losses is adequate and represents our best estimate as of October 26, 2025, we continue to closely monitor customer liquidity and industry and economic conditions, which may result in changes to our estimates.
Note 7 Contract Balances and Performance Obligations
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Contract assets primarily result from receivables for goods transferred to customers where payment is conditional upon technical sign off and not just the passage of time. Contract liabilities consist of unsatisfied performance obligations related to advance payments received and billings in excess of revenue recognized. Our contract assets and liabilities are reported in a net position on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.
Contract assets are generally classified as current and are included in Other Current Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract liabilities are classified as current or non-current based on the timing of when performance obligations will be satisfied and associated revenue is expected to be recognized.
Contract balances at the end of each reporting period were as follows:
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Contract assets | $ | 281 | $ | 269 | |||||||
| Contract liabilities | $ | 2,566 | $ | 2,849 |
The increase in contract assets during fiscal 2025 was primarily due to an increase in unsatisfied performance obligations related to goods transferred to customers where payment was conditional upon technical sign off.
During fiscal 2025, we recognized revenue of approximately $2.4 billion related to contract liabilities at October 27, 2024. Contract liabilities decreased during fiscal 2025 due to revenue recognized related to contract liabilities at October 27, 2024, partially offset by new billings for products and services for which there were unsatisfied performance obligations to customers, and revenue had not yet been recognized as of October 26, 2025.
There were no credit losses recognized on our accounts receivables and contract assets during fiscal 2025 and 2024.
Performance Obligations
As of October 26, 2025, the amount of remaining unsatisfied performance obligations on contracts, primarily consisting of written purchase orders received from customers, with an original estimated duration of one year or more was approximately $1.7 billion, of which approximately 53% is expected to be recognized within 12 months and the remainder is expected to be recognized within the following 24 months thereafter.
We have elected the available practical expedient to exclude the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Note 8 Balance Sheet Detail
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
| Customer service spares | $ | 1,786 | $ | 1,742 | |||||||
| Raw materials | 2,007 | 1,680 | |||||||||
| Work-in-process | 914 | 879 | |||||||||
| Finished goods | |||||||||||
| Deferred cost of sales | 229 | 217 | |||||||||
| Evaluation inventory | 474 | 459 | |||||||||
| Manufactured on-hand inventory | 505 | 444 | |||||||||
| Total finished goods | 1,208 | 1,120 | |||||||||
| Total inventories | $ | 5,915 | $ | 5,421 |
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Other Current Assets | |||||||||||
| Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable | $ | 148 | $ | 120 | |||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 1,060 | 974 | |||||||||
| $ | 1,208 | $ | 1,094 |
| Useful Life | October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| (In years) | (In millions) | ||||||||||||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | |||||||||||||||||
| Land and improvements | $ | 558 | $ | 492 | |||||||||||||
| Buildings and improvements | 3-30 | 2,930 | 2,359 | ||||||||||||||
| Demonstration and manufacturing equipment | 5-8 | 2,708 | 2,578 | ||||||||||||||
| Furniture, fixtures and other equipment | 3-5 | 855 | 782 | ||||||||||||||
| Construction in progress | 1,460 | 898 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross property, plant and equipment | 8,511 | 7,109 | |||||||||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation | (3,901) | (3,770) | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 4,610 | $ | 3,339 |
Depreciation expense was $389 million, $346 million and $471 million for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Deferred Income Taxes and Other Assets | |||||||||||
| Non-current deferred income taxes | $ | 1,233 | $ | 2,393 | |||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 509 | 375 | |||||||||
| Income tax receivables and other assets | 806 | 314 | |||||||||
| $ | 2,548 | $ | 3,082 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,978 | $ | 1,570 | |||||||
| Compensation and employee benefits | 1,221 | 1,188 | |||||||||
| Warranty | 346 | 364 | |||||||||
| Dividends payable | 365 | 327 | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 380 | 535 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 91 | 87 | |||||||||
| Restructuring reserve | 165 | — | |||||||||
| Other | 787 | 749 | |||||||||
| $ | 5,333 | $ | 4,820 |
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Other Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Defined and postretirement benefit plans | $ | 151 | $ | 142 | |||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 404 | 259 | |||||||||
| Other | 519 | 409 | |||||||||
| $ | 1,074 | $ | 810 |
Government Assistance
Capital expenditure related incentives reduced gross property, plant and equipment, net by $1.2 billion as of October 26, 2025. Contra-depreciation expense was not material in fiscal 2025. Operating incentives recognized as a reduction to research, development and engineering expense was $31 million in fiscal 2025. Capital expenditure related incentives reduced our income taxes payable by $781 million as of October 26, 2025, of which $233 million is in other current assets and $548 million is in deferred income taxes and other assets, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Note 9 Borrowing Facilities and Debt
Revolving Credit Facilities
In September 2025, we entered into a $2.0 billion 364-day committed revolving credit agreement (364-Day Credit Agreement) with a group of banks. The 364-Day Credit Agreement includes a provision under which we may request an increase in the amount of the facility of up to $1.0 billion for a total commitment of no more than $3.0 billion, subject to the receipt of commitments from one or more lenders for any such increase and other customary conditions. The 364-Day Credit Agreement is scheduled to expire in September 2026, provided, however, if any loans are outstanding on the maturity date, we may convert all or part of such loans to term loans that will mature in September 2027, subject to payment of a fee by us and other customary conditions. The 364-Day Credit Agreement provides for unsecured borrowings that bear interest for each advance at one of two rates selected by us, plus an applicable margin, which varies according to our public debt credit ratings.
No amounts were outstanding under the 364-Day Credit Agreement as of October 26, 2025.
In February 2025, we entered into a $2.0 billion committed revolving credit agreement (Five-Year Credit Agreement) with a group of banks. The Five-Year Credit Agreement includes a provision under which we may request an increase in the amount of the facility of up to $500 million for a total commitment of no more than $2.5 billion, subject to the receipt of commitments from one or more lenders for any such increase and other customary conditions. The Five-Year Credit Agreement is scheduled to expire in February 2030, unless extended as permitted under the terms of the agreement. The Five-Year Credit Agreement provides for borrowings that bear interest for each advance at one of two rates selected by us, plus an applicable margin, which varies according to our public debt credit ratings. The Five-Year Credit Agreement replaced our prior $1.5 billion credit agreement, which was scheduled to expire in February 2026.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
No amounts were outstanding under the Five-Year Credit Agreement or under the prior revolving credit agreement as of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024, respectively.
In addition, we have revolving credit facilities with Japanese banks pursuant to which we may borrow up to approximately $53 million in aggregate at any time. Our ability to borrow under these facilities is subject to bank approval at the time of the borrowing request, and any advances will be at rates indexed to the banks’ prime reference rate denominated in Japanese yen. As of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024, no amounts were outstanding under these revolving credit facilities.
Short-term Commercial Paper
We have a short-term commercial paper program under which we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a total of $4.0 billion. We increased the amount of commercial paper notes we may issue to $4.0 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, subsequent to increasing the amount from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The proceeds from the issuances of commercial paper are used for general corporate purposes. At October 26, 2025, we had $100 million of commercial paper notes outstanding and recorded as short-term debt with a weighted-average interest rate of 4.07% and maturities of 35 days, and as of October 27, 2024, we had $100 million of commercial paper notes outstanding and recorded as short-term debt with a weighted-average interest rate of 5.06% and maturities of 63 days.
Senior Unsecured Notes
In September 2025, we issued $550 million aggregate principal amount of 4.000% senior unsecured notes due 2031 and $450 million aggregate principal amount of 4.600% senior unsecured notes due 2036, in a registered public offering. In October 2025, we used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to repay the outstanding $700 million in aggregate principal amount of its 3.900% senior unsecured notes due October 1, 2025. The remaining net proceeds from the issuance of the senior unsecured notes are intended for general corporate purposes.
Debt outstanding as of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024 was as follows:
| Principal Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | Effective Interest Rate | Interest Pay Dates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.900% Senior Notes Due 2025 | $ | — | $ | 700 | 3.944% | April 1, October 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total current portion of long-term debt | $ | — | $ | 700 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.300% Senior Notes Due 2027 | $ | 1,200 | $ | 1,200 | 3.342% | April 1, October 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.800% Senior Notes Due 2029 | 700 | 700 | 4.844% | June 15, December 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.750% Senior Notes Due 2030 | 750 | 750 | 1.792% | June 1, December 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.000% Senior Notes Due 2031 | 550 | — | 4.070% | January 15, July 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.100% Senior Notes Due 2035 | 500 | 500 | 5.127% | April 1, October 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.600% Senior Notes Due 2036 | 450 | — | 4.632% | January 15, July 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.850% Senior Notes Due 2041 | 600 | 600 | 5.879% | June 15, December 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.350% Senior Notes Due 2047 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 4.361% | April 1, October 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.750% Senior Notes Due 2050 | 750 | 750 | 2.773% | June 1, December 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6,500 | 5,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total unamortized discount | (12) | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total unamortized debt issuance costs | (33) | (30) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | 6,455 | $ | 5,460 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Note 10 Restructuring Charges
Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, we approved a workforce reduction plan (Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan) to position us for continued growth as a more competitive and productive organization and expect approximately 4% of our global workforce to be impacted under this plan. The majority of the charges related to the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan were recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and consist primarily of severance and other employment termination benefits to be paid in cash, and other non-cash related charges.
Restructuring charges related to the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan were as follows:
| 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Severance and other employee-related charges | $ | 154 | |||||||||||||||
| Asset impairments | 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 181 |
Changes in restructuring reserves related to the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan described above were as follows:
| Restructuring Charges Reserves | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of October 27, 2024 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumption of reserves | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of October 26, 2025 | $ | 165 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Note 11 Stockholders’ Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), net of tax, were as follows:
| Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Net | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges | Defined and Postretirement Benefit Plans | Cumulative Translation Adjustments | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 30, 2022 | $ | (75) | $ | (52) | $ | (88) | $ | 13 | (202) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 16 | (44) | 17 | — | (11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified out of AOCI | 9 | (22) | 9 | — | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 25 | (66) | 26 | — | (15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 29, 2023 | $ | (50) | $ | (118) | $ | (62) | $ | 13 | $ | (217) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 34 | 28 | — | — | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified out of AOCI | 9 | 3 | (25) | — | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 43 | 31 | (25) | — | 49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 27, 2024 | $ | (7) | $ | (87) | $ | (87) | $ | 13 | $ | (168) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 17 | 58 | — | — | 75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified out of AOCI | 1 | (5) | (13) | — | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 18 | 53 | (13) | — | 58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 26, 2025 | $ | 11 | $ | (34) | $ | (100) | $ | 13 | $ | (110) |
The tax effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI were not material for the fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Stock Repurchase Program
In March 2025, our Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program authorizing $10.0 billion in repurchases, which supplemented the previous $10.0 billion authorization approved in March 2023. At October 26, 2025, approximately $14.0 billion remained available for future stock repurchases under the repurchase program.
The following table summarizes our stock repurchases, including and excluding excise tax, for each fiscal year:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||
| Shares of common stock repurchased | 30 | 20 | 18 | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of stock repurchased (including excise tax)* | $ | 4,893 | $ | 3,851 | $ | 2,202 | |||||||||||
| Average price paid per share (including excise tax)* | $ | 162.85 | $ | 190.27 | $ | 123.63 | |||||||||||
| Cost of stock repurchased (excluding excise tax) | $ | 4,853 | $ | 3,823 | $ | 2,189 | |||||||||||
| Average price paid per share (excluding excise tax) | $ | 161.54 | $ | 188.87 | $ | 122.89 |
(*) Stock repurchase amounts include the 1% surcharge on stock repurchases under the Inflation Reduction Act’s excise tax. This excise tax is recorded in equity and reduces the amount available under the repurchase program, as applicable.
We record common stock repurchased and held as treasury stock under the cost method using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Upon reissuance of treasury stock, amounts in excess of the acquisition cost are credited to additional paid in capital. If we reissue treasury stock at an amount below our acquisition cost and additional paid in capital associated with prior treasury stock transactions is insufficient to cover the difference between the acquisition cost and the reissue price, this difference is recorded against retained earnings.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Dividends
During fiscal 2025, our Board of Directors declared one quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share and three quarterly cash dividends of $0.46 per share. During fiscal 2024, our Board of Directors declared one quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share and three quarterly cash dividends of $0.40 per share. During fiscal 2023, our Board of Directors declared one quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share and three quarterly cash dividends of $0.32 per share. Dividends paid during fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 amounted to $1.4 billion, $1.2 billion and $975 million, respectively. We currently anticipate that cash dividends will continue to be paid on a quarterly basis, although the declaration of any future cash dividend is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors, as well as a determination by the Board of Directors that cash dividends are in the best interests of our stockholders.
Share-Based Compensation
We have a stockholder-approved equity plan, the Employee Stock Incentive Plan (ESIP), which permits grants to employees of share-based awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance share units and performance units. In addition, the plan provides for the automatic grant of restricted stock units to non-employee directors and permits the grant of share-based awards to non-employee directors and consultants. Share-based awards made under the plan may be subject to accelerated vesting under certain circumstances, including in the event of a change in control. In addition, we have an Omnibus Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), which enables eligible employees to purchase our common stock.
We recognized share-based compensation expense related to share-based awards and ESPP shares. The effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations and the related tax benefits for each fiscal year were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | $ | 158 | $ | 134 | $ | 180 | |||||||||||
| Research, development, and engineering | 259 | 219 | 179 | ||||||||||||||
| Marketing and selling | 85 | 72 | 55 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 166 | 152 | 76 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges* | (8) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total share-based compensation | $ | 660 | $ | 577 | $ | 490 | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefits recognized | $ | 80 | $ | 73 | $ | 63 |
(*) Amount related to modification of share-based awards associated with the Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan.
The cost associated with share-based awards is typically recognized over the awards’ service period for the entire award on a straight-line basis, adjusting for estimated forfeitures. However, in the case of share-based awards granted to certain members of senior management that allow for partial accelerated vesting in the event of a qualifying retirement based on age and years of service, the compensation expense is recognized once the individual meets the conditions for a qualifying retirement. We calculate estimated forfeiture rate on an annual basis, based on historical forfeiture activities. The cost associated with share-based awards that include performance and/or market goals, is recognized for each tranche over the service period. The cost of the portion of share-based awards subject to performance goals is recognized based on an assessment of the likelihood that the applicable performance goals will be achieved, and the cost of the portion of share-based awards subject to market goals is recognized based on the assumption of 100% achievement of the goal.
At October 26, 2025, we had $947 million in total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to grants of share-based awards under the ESIP and shares issued under the ESPP, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years. At October 26, 2025, there were 17 million shares available for grant of share-based awards under the ESIP, and an additional 8 million shares available for issuance under the ESPP.
Stock Options
Stock options are rights to purchase, at future dates, shares of our common stock. There were no stock options granted during fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 and no outstanding stock options at the end of fiscal 2025.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Share Units and Performance Units
Restricted stock units are converted into shares of our common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis. Restricted stock has the same rights as other issued and outstanding shares of our common stock except these shares generally have no right to dividends and are held in escrow until the award vests. Performance share units and performance units are awards that result in a payment to a grantee, generally in shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis, if performance goals, market goals and/or other vesting criteria are achieved or the awards otherwise vest. Restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance share units and performance units typically vest over three to four years and vesting is usually subject to the grantee’s continued service with us and, in some cases, achievement of specified performance and/or market goals.
The compensation expense related to share-based awards subject solely to time-based vesting requirements (Service-Based Awards) is determined using the market value of our common stock, adjusted to exclude the present value of expected dividends during the vesting period. The market value of our common stock is calculated using the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant, or if the grant date is not a trading date, the average of the closing prices on the trading dates immediately preceding and following the grant date.
During fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, certain members of senior management were granted share-based awards that are subject to the achievement of certain levels of specified market and performance goals, in addition to time-based vesting requirements (Performance-Based Awards). The market goal for Performance-Based Awards granted during fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 is targeted levels of total shareholder return (TSR) relative to the TSR of the companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. The performance goal for Performance-Based Awards granted during fiscal 2025 is non-GAAP economic profit, and the performance goal for awards granted during fiscal 2024 and 2023 is non-GAAP operating margin. Each of the performance goal and market goal is weighted 50% and is measured over a three-year period. The number of Performance-Based Awards that may vest in full after three years ranges from 0% to 200% of the target amount. The awards become eligible to vest only if the goals are achieved and will vest only if the grantee remains employed by us through each applicable vesting date, subject to a qualifying retirement based on age and years of service. The awards provide for a partial vesting based on actual performance at the conclusion of the three-year performance period in the event of a qualifying retirement.
The fair value of the portion of the Performance-Based Awards subject to targeted levels of relative TSR is estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation model. Compensation expense is recognized based upon the assumption of 100% achievement of the TSR goal and will not be reversed even if the threshold level of TSR is never achieved, and is reflected over the service period and reduced for estimated forfeitures.
The fair value of the portion of the Performance-Based Awards subject to targeted levels of non-GAAP economic profit or non-GAAP operating margin is estimated on the date of grant based on the market value of our common stock, adjusted to exclude the present value of expected dividends during the vesting period. The market value of our common stock is calculated using the closing price of our common stock on the date of the grant or, if the grant date is not a trading date, the average of the closing prices on the trading dates immediately preceding and following the grant date. If the performance goals are not met as of the end of the performance period, no compensation expense is recognized and any previously recognized compensation expense is reversed. The expected cost is based on the portion of the awards that is probable to vest and is reflected over the service period and reduced for estimated forfeitures.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The following tables summarize the assumptions used for the valuation of share-based awards for the periods presented:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Service-Based Awards and the portion of Performance-Based Awards subject to performance goals: | |||||||||||||||||
| Grant date market value | $138.24 - $223.91 | $148.39 - $241.26 | $104.22 - $143.97 | ||||||||||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.56% - 4.52% | 3.48% - 5.37% | 3.64% - 5.48% | ||||||||||||||
| Dividend yield | 1.18% - 3.48% | 0.72% - 2.62% | 0.70% - 3.59% | ||||||||||||||
| Fair value | $134.61 - $220.09 | $144.79 - $237.94 | $102.09 - $141.33 |
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Portion of Performance-Based Awards subject to market goals: | |||||||||||||||||
| Grant date market value | $169.08 | $148.39 - $173.89 | $109.37 | ||||||||||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.10% | 4.24% - 4.30% | 4.10% | ||||||||||||||
| Dividend yield | 0.95% | 0.74% - 0.86% | 0.95% | ||||||||||||||
| Expected volatility | 42.65% | 40.99% - 43.35% | 52.38% | ||||||||||||||
| Fair value | $183.40 | $195.32 - $249.37 | $162.72 |
A summary of the changes in restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance share units and performance units outstanding under our equity compensation plans during fiscal 2025 is presented below:
| Shares | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance share units and performance units at October 27, 2024 | 10 | $ | 129.31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | 5 | $ | 165.66 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Vested | (5) | $ | 126.15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Canceled | (1) | $ | 139.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance share units and performance units at October 26, 2025 | 9 | $ | 148.43 | 2.3 years | $ | 2,086 | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance share units and performance units expected to vest | 9 | $ | 148.23 | 2.2 years | $ | 2,029 |
At October 26, 2025, 0.7 million additional performance-based awards could be earned based upon achievement of certain levels of specified performance and/or market goals.
A summary of the weighted-average grant date fair value per share of the granted restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance share units and performance units and total fair value vested awards for indicated periods is presented below:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average grant date fair value per share of awards granted | $ | 165.66 | $ | 149.20 | $ | 104.00 | |||||||||||
| Total fair value of vested awards | $ | 647 | $ | 527 | $ | 367 |
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Omnibus Employees**’** Stock Purchase Plan
Under the ESPP, substantially all employees may purchase our common stock through payroll deductions at a price equal to 85 percent of the lower of the fair market value of our common stock at the beginning or end of each 6-month purchase period, subject to certain limits. Our purchasing cycles began in March and September of each of fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023. We issued 2 million shares in fiscal 2025 at a weighted average price of $131.75 per share, 2 million shares in fiscal 2024 at a weighted average price of $147.38 per share and 2 million shares in fiscal 2023 at a weighted average price of $87.75 per share, under the ESPP. Compensation expense is calculated using the fair value of the employees’ purchase rights under the Black-Scholes model. Underlying assumptions used in the model are outlined in the following table:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| ESPP: | |||||||||||||||||
| Dividend yield | 1.19 | % | 0.82 | % | 0.98 | % | |||||||||||
| Expected volatility | 42.0 | % | 40.1 | % | 39.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.13 | % | 5.03 | % | 5.29 | % | |||||||||||
| Expected life (in years) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average estimated fair value | $42.04 | $52.31 | $35.31 |
Note 12 Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Bonus Plans
We have various employee bonus plans. A discretionary bonus plan provides for the distribution of a percentage of pre-tax income to our employees who are not participants in other performance-based incentive plans, up to a maximum percentage of eligible compensation. Other plans provide for bonuses to our executives and other key contributors based on the achievement of profitability and/or other specified performance criteria. Charges under these plans for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 were $785 million, $837 million and $702 million, respectively.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans of Foreign Subsidiaries and Other Postretirement Benefits
Several of our foreign subsidiaries have defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of their eligible employees. Benefits under these plans are typically based on years of service and final average compensation levels. The plans are managed in accordance with applicable local statutes and practices. We deposit funds for certain of these plans with insurance companies, pension trustees, government-managed accounts, and/or accrue the expense for the unfunded portion of the benefit obligation on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Our practice is to fund the various pension plans in amounts sufficient to meet the minimum requirements as established by applicable local governmental oversight and taxing authorities. Depending on the design of the plan, local custom and market circumstances, the liabilities of a plan may exceed the qualified plan assets. The differences between the aggregate projected benefit obligations and aggregate plan assets of these plans have been recorded as liabilities by us and are included in other liabilities and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net funded status and periodic benefit cost were not material for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Our investment strategy for our defined benefit plans is to invest plan assets in a prudent manner, maintaining well-diversified portfolios with the long-term objective of meeting the obligations of the plans as they come due. Asset allocation decisions are typically made by plan fiduciaries with input from our international pension committee. Our asset allocation strategy incorporates a sufficient equity exposure in order for the plans to benefit from the expected better long-term performance of equities relative to the plans’ liabilities. We retain investment managers, where appropriate, to manage the assets of the plans. Performance of investment managers is monitored by plan fiduciaries with the assistance of local investment consultants. The investment managers make investment decisions within the guidelines set forth by plan fiduciaries. Risk management practices include diversification across asset classes and investment styles and periodic rebalancing toward target asset allocation ranges. Investment managers may use derivative instruments for efficient portfolio management purposes.
Asset return assumptions are derived based on actuarial and statistical methodologies, from analysis of long-term historical data relevant to the country in which each plan is in effect and the investments applicable to the corresponding plan. The discount rate for each plan was derived by reference to appropriate benchmark yields on high quality corporate bonds, allowing for the approximate duration of both plan obligations and the relevant benchmark yields.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Executive Deferred Compensation Plans
We sponsor two unfunded deferred compensation plans, the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (Predecessor EDCP) and the 2016 Deferred Compensation Plan (2016 DCP) (formerly known as the 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan), under which certain employees may elect to defer a portion of their following year’s eligible earnings. The Predecessor EDCP was frozen as of December 31, 2004 such that no new deferrals could be made under the plan after that date and the plan would qualify for “grandfather” relief under Section 409A of the Code. The Predecessor EDCP participant accounts continue to be maintained under the plan and credited with deemed interest. The 2016 DCP was originally implemented by us effective as of January 1, 2005, and amended and restated as of October 12, 2015, and is intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. In addition, we also sponsor a non-qualified deferred compensation plan as a result of a previous acquisition. Amounts payable for all plans, including accrued deemed interest, totaled $436 million and $357 million at October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024, respectively, which were included in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Note 13 Income Taxes
The components of income before income taxes for each fiscal year were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | 56 | $ | 833 | $ | 1,234 | |||||||||||
| Foreign | 9,215 | 7,319 | 6,482 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 9,271 | $ | 8,152 | $ | 7,716 |
The components of the provision for income taxes for each fiscal year were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Current: | |||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | $ | 675 | $ | 1,254 | $ | 708 | |||||||||||
| Foreign | 411 | 366 | 456 | ||||||||||||||
| State | 34 | 33 | 54 | ||||||||||||||
| 1,120 | 1,653 | 1,218 | |||||||||||||||
| Deferred: | |||||||||||||||||
| U.S. | 382 | (697) | (255) | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign | 788 | 30 | (61) | ||||||||||||||
| State | (17) | (11) | (42) | ||||||||||||||
| 1,153 | (678) | (358) | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,273 | $ | 975 | $ | 860 |
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A reconciliation between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate and our actual effective income tax rate for each fiscal year is presented below:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate | 21.0 | % | 21.0 | % | 21.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Effect of foreign operations taxed at various rates | (7.3) | (7.6) | (8.2) | ||||||||||||||
| Changes in prior years’ unrecognized tax benefits | — | — | (0.2) | ||||||||||||||
| Resolutions of prior years’ income tax filings | 0.2 | (0.1) | (0.1) | ||||||||||||||
| Research and other tax credits | (1.3) | (1.4) | (1.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Remeasurement of deferred tax assets in Singapore | 7.1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Valuation allowance on corporate alternative minimum tax credits | 4.4 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Other | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 24.5 | % | 12.0 | % | 11.1 | % |
Our provision for income taxes and effective tax rate are affected by the geographical composition of pre-tax income which includes jurisdictions with differing tax rates, conditional reduced tax rates and other income tax incentives. It is also affected by events that vary from period to period, such as changes in income tax laws and the resolution of prior years’ income tax filings.
Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2025 was higher than the prior fiscal year primarily due to a $659 million remeasurement of deferred tax assets resulting from new tax incentive agreements in Singapore and the recognition of a $407 million valuation allowance against deferred tax assets related to corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) credits. These credits are not expected to be realized as a result of changes in the timing of future tax deductions, following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. No prudent and feasible tax-planning strategies are currently available. The amount of the valuation allowance may be adjusted in future quarters if estimates of future taxable income change.
Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2024 was higher than fiscal 2023 primarily due to lower tax credits in fiscal 2024, partially offset by higher proportion of pre-tax income in lower tax jurisdictions in fiscal 2024.
In the reconciliation between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate, the effect of foreign operations taxed at various rates represents the difference between an income tax provision at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the recorded income tax provision, with the difference expressed as a percentage of worldwide income before income taxes. This effect is substantially related to the tax effect of pre-tax income in jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates. The foreign operations with the most significant effective tax rate impact are in Singapore. The statutory tax rate for fiscal 2025 for Singapore is 17%. We have been granted conditional reduced tax rates that expire beginning in fiscal 2030, excluding potential renewal and subject to certain conditions with which we expect to comply. The tax benefits arising from these tax rates were $490 million or $0.61 per diluted share, $393 million or $0.47 per diluted share and $369 million or $0.44 per diluted share for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for net operating loss and tax credit carryovers. Deferred tax assets are offset by a valuation allowance to the extent it is more likely than not that they are not expected to be realized. The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||
| Deferred tax assets: | |||||||||||
| Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax | $ | 407 | $ | 410 | |||||||
| Capitalized R&D expenses | 295 | 217 | |||||||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | 3 | 4 | |||||||||
| Inventory reserves and basis difference | 145 | 127 | |||||||||
| Installation and warranty reserves | 42 | 70 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets | 225 | 977 | |||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 29 | 24 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 61 | 72 | |||||||||
| Tax credits | 677 | 592 | |||||||||
| Deferred compensation | 265 | 261 | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 34 | 44 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 192 | 101 | |||||||||
| Lease liability | 104 | 72 | |||||||||
| Other | 50 | 79 | |||||||||
| Gross deferred tax assets | 2,529 | 3,050 | |||||||||
| Valuation allowance | (1,049) | (569) | |||||||||
| Total deferred tax assets | 1,480 | 2,481 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Right of use assets | (105) | (76) | |||||||||
| Undistributed foreign earnings | (26) | (23) | |||||||||
| Investments | (133) | — | |||||||||
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (264) | (99) | |||||||||
| Net deferred tax assets | $ | 1,216 | $ | 2,382 |
A valuation allowance is recorded to reflect the estimated amount of net deferred tax assets that may not be realized. Changes in the valuation allowance in each fiscal year were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | 569 | $ | 530 | $ | 460 | |||||||||||
| Increases | 480 | 39 | 70 | ||||||||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | 1,049 | $ | 569 | $ | 530 |
At October 26, 2025, we have corporate alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $407 million that are carried over until exhausted. We also have state research and development tax credit carryforwards of $677 million, including $624 million of credits that are carried over until exhausted and $42 million that are carried over for 15 years and begin to expire in fiscal 2034. It is more likely than not that all tax credit carryforwards, net of valuation allowance, will be utilized.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
We maintain liabilities for uncertain tax positions. These liabilities involve considerable judgment and estimation and are continuously monitored based on the best information available. Gross unrecognized tax benefits are classified as non-current income taxes payable or as a reduction in deferred tax assets. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of gross unrecognized tax benefits in each fiscal year is as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Beginning balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits | $ | 544 | $ | 510 | $ | 498 | |||||||||||
| Lapses of statutes of limitation | (82) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Increases in tax positions for current year | 26 | 25 | 28 | ||||||||||||||
| Increases in tax positions for prior years | — | 13 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Decreases in tax positions for prior years | (1) | (4) | (16) | ||||||||||||||
| Ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits | $ | 487 | $ | 544 | $ | 510 |
Tax benefit for interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal 2025 was $63 million and tax expense for interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal 2024 and 2023 was $45 million and $34 million, respectively. The income tax liability for interest and penalties for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $118 million, $181 million and $136 million, respectively, and was classified as non-current income taxes payable.
Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 are $347 million, $397 million, and $386 million, respectively, of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.
Our tax returns remain subject to examination by taxing authorities. These include U.S. returns for fiscal 2015 and later years, and foreign tax returns for fiscal 2011 and later years.
The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations, as well as the amounts and timing of various tax payments that may be part of the settlement process, is highly uncertain. This could cause fluctuations in our financial condition and results of operations. We continue to have ongoing negotiations with various taxing authorities throughout the year, and evaluate all domestic and foreign tax audit issues in the aggregate, along with the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations.
We believe it is reasonably possible that the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits related primarily to foreign operations could be reduced by approximately $200 million in the next 12 months as a result of the resolution of tax matters or the lapse of statute of limitations.
Note 14 Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies
Guarantees
In the ordinary course of business, we provide standby letters of credit or other guarantee instruments to third parties as required for certain transactions initiated by either us or our subsidiaries. As of October 26, 2025, the maximum potential amount of future payments that we could be required to make under these guarantee agreements was approximately $350 million. We have not recorded any liability in connection with these guarantee agreements beyond that required to appropriately account for the underlying transaction being guaranteed. We do not believe, based on historical experience and information currently available, that it is probable that any amounts will be required to be paid under these guarantee agreements.
We also have agreements with various banks to facilitate subsidiary banking operations worldwide, including overdraft arrangements, issuance of bank guarantees, and letters of credit. As of October 26, 2025, we have provided parent guarantees to banks for approximately $293 million to cover these arrangements.
Legal Matters
From time to time, we receive notification from third parties, including customers and suppliers, seeking indemnification, litigation support, payment of money or other actions by us in connection with claims made against them. In addition, from time to time, we receive notification from third parties claiming that we may be or are infringing or misusing their intellectual property or other rights. We also are subject to various legal proceedings, government investigations or inquiries, and claims, both asserted and unasserted, that arise in the ordinary course of business. These matters are subject to uncertainties, and we cannot predict the outcome of these matters, or governmental inquiries or proceedings that may occur. Although the outcome of the above-described matters, claims and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe at this time that any of the above-described matters will have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Since 2022, we have received multiple subpoenas from government authorities requesting information relating to certain China customer shipments and export controls compliance, including from the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We also have received subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Justice requesting information related to certain federal award applications and information submitted to the federal government. We are cooperating fully with the U.S. government in these matters. We have continued to receive related subpoenas, as well as requests for information, and may in the future receive additional related subpoenas and requests for information from such or other government authorities. Any such matters are subject to uncertainties, and we cannot predict the outcome, nor reasonably estimate a range of loss or penalties, if any, relating to these matters.
Note 15 Industry Segment Operations
Our two reportable segments are: Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services (AGS). The Display operating segment financial results were included in the Corporate and Other category balances below, as management no longer considers the Display operating segment a significant operating segment for separate reporting purposes. Segment information is presented based upon our management organization structure as of October 26, 2025 and the distinctive nature of each segment. Future changes to this internal financial structure may result in changes to our reportable segments.
The Semiconductor Systems segment includes semiconductor capital equipment to enable materials engineering steps including etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation.
The AGS segment provides integrated solutions to optimize equipment and fab performance and productivity, including spares, upgrades, services, 200 millimeter and other equipment and factory automation software for semiconductor and other products.
Our President and Chief Executive Officer is our chief operating decision-maker (CODM). We derive the segment results directly from our internal management reporting system. The accounting policies we use to derive reportable segment results are substantially the same as those used for external reporting purposes. Management measures the performance of each reportable segment based upon several metrics including orders, net revenue and operating income. Our CODM regularly reviews segment operating income to evaluate the performance of, and to assign resources to, each of the reportable segments. Actual results are compared to budgeted amounts as part of the CODM’s assessment of each segment’s performance and to make decisions about allocating resources to each segment. Our CODM does not evaluate operating segments using total asset information.
The Corporate and Other category includes revenues, costs of products and operating expenses from other operating segments that do not meet the requirements for a reportable segment. Corporate and Other also includes certain corporate function operating expenses that are not allocated to our reportable segments and are managed separately at the corporate level. In addition, we do not allocate to our reportable segments charges associated with restructuring actions, such as employee severance costs and asset impairment charges, unless the restructuring actions pertain to a specific reportable segment. Segment operating income also excludes interest income/expense and other financial charges and income taxes. Our CODM does not consider the unallocated costs in measuring the performance of the reportable segments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Information for each reportable segment for and as of the end of each fiscal year were as follows:
| Semiconductor Systems | Applied Global Services | Corporate and Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except percentages) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 20,798 | $ | 6,385 | $ | 1,185 | $ | 28,368 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of products sold | 9,530 | 4,251 | 779 | 14,560 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 11,268 | $ | 2,134 | $ | 406 | $ | 13,808 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 54.2 | % | 33.4 | % | 48.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research, development and engineering | 3,042 | 126 | 402 | 3,570 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 847 | 216 | 705 | 1,768 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | — | — | 181 | 181 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 7,379 | $ | 1,792 | $ | (882) | $ | 8,289 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 35.5 | % | 28.1 | % | 29.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ | 192 | $ | 26 | $ | 217 | $ | 435 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 507 | $ | 57 | $ | 1,696 | $ | 2,260 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | 3,733 | $ | 1,269 | $ | 183 | $ | 5,185 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | $ | 3,444 | $ | 2,301 | $ | 170 | $ | 5,915 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | $ | 2,476 | $ | 1,032 | $ | 199 | $ | 3,707 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Semiconductor Systems | Applied Global Services | Corporate and Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except percentages) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 19,911 | $ | 6,225 | $ | 1,040 | $ | 27,176 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of products sold | 9,379 | 4,088 | 812 | 14,279 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 10,532 | $ | 2,137 | $ | 228 | $ | 12,897 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 52.9 | % | 34.3 | % | 47.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research, development and engineering | 2,684 | 114 | 435 | 3,233 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 867 | 211 | 719 | 1,797 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 6,981 | $ | 1,812 | $ | (926) | $ | 7,867 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 35.1 | % | 29.1 | % | 28.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ | 168 | $ | 22 | $ | 202 | $ | 392 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 425 | $ | 35 | $ | 730 | $ | 1,190 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | 3,816 | $ | 1,297 | $ | 121 | $ | 5,234 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | $ | 2,988 | $ | 2,306 | $ | 127 | $ | 5,421 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | $ | 2,460 | $ | 1,032 | $ | 240 | $ | 3,732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
| Semiconductor Systems | Applied Global Services | Corporate and Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except percentages) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 19,698 | $ | 5,732 | $ | 1,087 | $ | 26,517 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs of products sold | 9,456 | 3,911 | 766 | 14,133 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 10,242 | $ | 1,821 | $ | 321 | $ | 12,384 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 52.0 | % | 31.8 | % | 46.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research, development and engineering | 2,544 | 101 | 457 | 3,102 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 819 | 191 | 618 | 1,628 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 6,879 | $ | 1,529 | $ | (754) | $ | 7,654 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 34.9 | % | 26.7 | % | 28.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ | 235 | $ | 31 | $ | 249 | $ | 515 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 381 | $ | 39 | $ | 686 | $ | 1,106 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | 3,943 | $ | 1,111 | $ | 111 | $ | 5,165 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | $ | 3,433 | $ | 2,073 | $ | 219 | $ | 5,725 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | $ | 2,460 | $ | 1,032 | $ | 240 | $ | 3,732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductor Systems revenue is recognized at a point in time. AGS revenue is recognized at a point in time for tangible goods such as spare parts and equipment, and over time for service agreements. The majority of revenue recognized over time is recognized within 12 months of the contract inception.
During fiscal 2025, goodwill decreased primarily due to impairment charges recognized during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, partially offset by an increase related to preliminary purchase accounting for an acquisition which was not material to our results of operations or to our balance sheet.
During fiscal 2025, two customers accounted for approximately 19% and 15%, respectively, of our net revenue. During fiscal 2024, two customers accounted for approximately 12% and 11%, respectively, of our net revenue. During fiscal 2023, two customers accounted for approximately 19% and 15%, respectively, of our net revenue.
Net revenue for Semiconductor Systems by market for the periods indicated were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Foundry, logic and other | 67 | % | 68 | % | 77 | % | |||||||||||
| Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) | 26 | % | 28 | % | 17 | % | |||||||||||
| Flash memory (NAND) | 7 | % | 4 | % | 6 | % | |||||||||||
| 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % |
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
For geographical reporting, revenue by geographic location is determined by the location of customers’ facilities to which products were shipped and services were performed. Long-lived assets consist primarily of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets and are attributed to the geographic location in which they are located. Net revenue and long-lived assets by geographic region for and as of each fiscal year were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue: | |||||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | 3,063 | $ | 3,818 | $ | 4,006 | |||||||||||
| China | 8,529 | 10,117 | 7,247 | ||||||||||||||
| Korea | 5,608 | 4,493 | 4,609 | ||||||||||||||
| Taiwan | 6,857 | 4,010 | 5,670 | ||||||||||||||
| Japan | 2,273 | 2,154 | 2,075 | ||||||||||||||
| Europe | 962 | 1,443 | 2,152 | ||||||||||||||
| Southeast Asia | 1,076 | 1,141 | 758 | ||||||||||||||
| Total outside United States | 25,305 | 23,358 | 22,511 | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated total | $ | 28,368 | $ | 27,176 | $ | 26,517 |
| October 26, 2025 | October 27, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | |||||||||||||||||
| Long-lived assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | 5,071 | $ | 3,759 | |||||||||||||
| China | 8 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Korea | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||||||
| Taiwan | 67 | 59 | |||||||||||||||
| Japan | 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||||
| Europe | 155 | 113 | |||||||||||||||
| Southeast Asia | 21 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| Total outside United States | 266 | 196 | |||||||||||||||
| Consolidated total | $ | 5,337 | $ | 3,955 |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
These Exhibits are numbered in accordance with the Exhibit Table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
| Incorporated by Reference | |||||||||||||||||
| Exhibit No. | Description | Form | File No. | Exhibit No. | Filing Date | ||||||||||||
| 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL) |
| * | Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement, as required by Item 15(a)(3). | ||||
| † | Filed herewith. | ||||
| ‡ | Furnished herewith. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. | |||||
| By: | /s/ GARY E. DICKERSON | ||||
| Gary E. Dickerson | |||||
| President, Chief Executive Officer |
Dated: December 12, 2025
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gary E. Dickerson, Brice Hill and Teri Little, jointly and severally, his or her attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Title | Date | |||||||
| /s/ GARY E. DICKERSON | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| Gary E. Dickerson | ||||||||
| /s/ BRICE HILL | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| Brice Hill | ||||||||
| /s/ ADAM SANDERS | Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| Adam Sanders | ||||||||
| /S/ THOMAS J. IANNOTTI | ||||||||
| Thomas J. Iannotti | Chairman of the Board | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| /S/ JAMES R. ANDERSON | ||||||||
| James R. Anderson | Director | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| /S/ RANI BORKAR | ||||||||
| Rani Borkar | Director | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| /S/ JUDY BRUNER | ||||||||
| Judy Bruner | Director | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| /S/ XUN CHEN | ||||||||
| Xun Chen | Director | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| /S/ AART J. DE GEUS | ||||||||
| Aart J. de Geus | Director | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| /S/ ALEXANDER A. KARSNER | ||||||||
| Alexander A. Karsner | Director | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| /S/ KEVIN P. MARCH | ||||||||
| Kevin P. March | Director | December 12, 2025 | ||||||
| /s/ SCOTT A. MCGREGOR | ||||||||
| Scott A. McGregor | Director | December 12, 2025 |
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