Capital Expenditures for Applied Materials (AMAT)
According to Applied Materials's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $2.52B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.52B
YoY change
+89.9%
5Y CAGR
+39.9%
Peak year (2025)
$2.26B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$14.71B
CapEx history chart for Applied Materials (AMAT) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Applied Materials (AMAT) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.26B | +89.9% | ||
| 2024 | $1.19B | +7.6% | ||
| 2023 | $1.11B | +40.5% | ||
| 2022 | $787.00M | +17.8% | ||
| 2021 | $668.00M | +58.3% | ||
| 2020 | $422.00M | -4.3% | ||
| 2019 | $441.00M | -29.1% | ||
| 2018 | $622.00M | +80.3% | ||
| 2017 | $345.00M | +36.4% | ||
| 2016 | $253.00M | +17.7% | ||
| 2015 | $215.00M | -10.8% | ||
| 2014 | $241.00M | +22.3% | ||
| 2013 | $197.00M | +21.6% | ||
| 2012 | $162.00M | -22.5% | ||
| 2011 | $209.00M | +23.6% | ||
| 2010 | $169.08M | -31.9% | ||
| 2009 | $248.43M | -13.7% | ||
| 2008 | $287.91M | +8.7% | ||
| 2007 | $264.78M | +47.5% | ||
| 2006 | $179.48M | -10.1% | ||
| 2005 | $199.65M | +4.8% | ||
| 2004 | $190.58M | -28.2% | ||
| 2003 | $265.28M | -36.4% | ||
| 2002 | $417.08M | -41.3% | ||
| 2001 | $710.62M | +85.4% | ||
| 2000 | $383.25M | +87.9% | ||
| 1999 | $204.00M | -54.5% | ||
| 1998 | $448.60M | +32.2% | ||
| 1997 | $339.40M | -25.0% | ||
| 1996 | $452.50M | +70.4% | ||
| 1995 | $265.60M | +47.2% | ||
| 1994 | $180.40M | +81.5% | ||
| 1993 | $99.40M | +49.2% | ||
| 1992 | $66.60M | -1.3% | ||
| 1991 | $67.50M | -39.2% | ||
| 1990 | $111.10M | +159.0% | ||
| 1989 | $42.90M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Applied Materials's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Applied Materials (AMAT) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $2.26B (2025) – surged 89.9% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Applied Materials capital expenditures delivered a +39.9% annualised rate; sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum capital expenditures sits at $2.26B (2025); the minimum reading of $42.90M dates to 1989.
Within Technology, Applied Materials (AMAT) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $9.38B.
Applied Materials Capital Expenditures by Year
Applied Materials Capital Expenditures 2025: $2.26B
Applied Materials capital expenditures in 2025 was $2.26B, surged 89.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Applied Materials Capital Expenditures 2024: $1.19B
Applied Materials capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.19B, grew 7.6% from 2023.
Applied Materials Capital Expenditures 2023: $1.11B
Applied Materials capital expenditures in 2023 was $1.11B, surged 40.5% from 2022.
Applied Materials Capital Expenditures 2022: $787.00M
Applied Materials capital expenditures in 2022 was $787.00M, grew 17.8% from 2021.
Applied Materials Capital Expenditures 2021: $668.00M
Applied Materials capital expenditures in 2021 was $668.00M.
See more financial history for Applied Materials (AMAT).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Applied Materials, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Applied Materials's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Applied Materials (AMAT) is $2.52B (period ending January 25, 2026).
How has Applied Materials capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Applied Materials (AMAT) capital expenditures changed +89.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Applied Materials capital expenditures?
- Applied Materials (AMAT) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +39.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Applied Materials capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Applied Materials capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $2.26B in 2025.
What was Applied Materials capital expenditures in 2024?
- Applied Materials (AMAT) capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.19B.
What was Applied Materials capital expenditures in 2025?
- Applied Materials (AMAT) capital expenditures in 2025 was $2.26B.
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