S&P 100

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Timeline

Mar 13, 2026
Dividend Hike

Board approves 15% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.53/share.
Mar 11, 2026
AI Memory Partnership

Collaboration with Micron and SK Hynix announced for next-gen AI memory chips.
Mar 8, 2026
S&P 100 Inclusion

AMAT is added to the S&P 100 Index, highlighting its growing role in the AI economy.
Feb 25, 2026
Regulatory Settlement

Applied Materials agrees to pay $252.5M to settle export violations related to China.

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Applied Materials Boosts Dividend 15% as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges

Applied Materials (AMAT) has announced a 15% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.53 per share, signaling strong confidence in its long-term cash flow. The hike reflects the company's central role in the AI-driven semiconductor boom and its commitment to aggressive shareholder returns.

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