Company / Free Cash Flow
Applied Materials Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$5.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$4.6B / $7.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-23.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 294
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 294 Information Technology companies, Applied Materials is in the top 4% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.3B in FY2016 to $7.6B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.0%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from $7.6B to $5.7B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+306.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +11.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 23.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #13 out of 294 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.57 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 24.7%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.7B | -23.9% |
| FY2024 | $7.5B | -1.4% |
| FY2023 | $7.6B | +64.7% |
| FY2022 | $4.6B | -3.4% |
| FY2021 | $4.8B | +41.2% |
| FY2020 | $3.4B | +20.5% |
| FY2019 | $2.8B | -11.3% |
| FY2018 | $3.2B | -8.1% |
| FY2017 | $3.4B | +48.9% |
| FY2016 | $2.3B | +144.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026