1. Applied Materials announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, payable on Dec. 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 20, 2025; 2. The company has increased its dividend for eight consecutive years, with a 15% CAGR over the past decade, distributing nearly 90% of free cash flow to shareholders; 3. In Q3 FY2025, $1.4 billion was returned to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases, with $14.8 billion remaining in the buyback authorization.