We generated record quarterly free cash flow of $2.6 billion and distributed over $2.4 billion to shareholders, including the largest quarterly share buyback in more than eight years.
In context
said Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO. “We generated record quarterly free cash flow of $2.6 billion and distributed over $2.4 billion to shareholders, including the largest quarterly share buyback in more than eight years.
Verbatim from the company's earnings release at sec.gov, accessed 2026-11-13.
Said November 12, 2026 in the APPLIED MATERIALS ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2026 RESULTS. Applied Materials's CFO record: Applied Materials on CFO Tribune. We publish quotes as the company released them and add no view on the company's results or shares.
Speaker: Brice Hill (4 quotes)
Company: Applied Materials (4 quotes)
Season: Q4 2026 releases
Mentions: Cash flow, Buybacks and dividends