Applied Materials targets about 54% non-GAAP gross margin by 2030 under AI-led wafer fab equipment growth plan

By Public Technologies
  • Applied Materials set targets through 2030 as AI infrastructure drives sustained wafer fab equipment demand.
  • Plans to gain more than 2 percentage points of WFE market share from 2025 to 2030.
  • Aims for non-GAAP gross margin of about 54% and non-GAAP operating margin of about 40% by 2030.
  • Commits to distribute 80% to 100% of free cash flow to shareholders over time.
  • Intends to more than double R&D lab and manufacturing capacity from current levels by 2030.


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