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Applied Materials had a record year in 2027, with fourth-quarter sales hitting $10.41 billion, above expectations.

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Applied Materials beat estimates for quarterly sales and adjusted profit, and its next-quarter sales forecast is above estimates. Its adjusted-profit forecast starts below but extends above the $4.26-per-share estimate, while rising demand for chip-making tools favors growth.

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Rising AI infrastructure spending is leading chipmakers to seek more equipment and earlier deliveries. Applied Materials expects growth across its chip systems, inspection, packaging, and services businesses. Its next-quarter adjusted-profit range starts below the estimate but also reaches above it, making that part of the outlook less certain than its sales forecast.

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