Latest profit margin for Applied Materials: 29.31% — see history and peer comparisons.
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Applied Materials's profit margin stands at 29.31% as of April 2026. That compares with 24.06% in the prior-year period — up 21.8% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 37.42%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Applied Materials reported 29.31% in profit margin versus 24.06% a year earlier — a 21.8% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Applied Materials sits lower the Technology benchmark (37.42%) with a profit margin of 29.31%. That is roughly 21.7% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of 29.31% for Applied Materials means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Applied Materials's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places AMAT next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.