Company / Operating Cash Flow
Applied Materials Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$8.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$5.4B / $8.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-8.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 308
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 308 Information Technology companies, Applied Materials is in the top 4% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.6B in FY2016 to $8.7B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$8.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +15.9%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from $8.7B to $8.0B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +15.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+314.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +15.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 8.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #13 out of 308 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.0B | -8.3% |
| FY2024 | $8.7B | -0.3% |
| FY2023 | $8.7B | +61.1% |
| FY2022 | $5.4B | -0.8% |
| FY2021 | $5.4B | +43.1% |
| FY2020 | $3.8B | +17.2% |
| FY2019 | $3.2B | -14.3% |
| FY2018 | $3.8B | -0.1% |
| FY2017 | $3.8B | +47.7% |
| FY2016 | $2.6B | +120.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026