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Applied Materials' 2025 10-K Risk Factors section contains 12 risk factor sections with no close textual match in 2024, while 7 risk factor sections from 2024 have no close textual match in 2025. Among matched sections, 64 show meaningful text differences compared to 51 that remain substantially similar, indicating that approximately 56% of comparable risk disclosures were revised between filings.
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Our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by uncertainty and changes in trade policies, including tariffs, and trade disputes between the United States and other countries. The United States has announced changes to its trade policy,…
Fiscal Year202520242023Supplemental cash flow information:Cash payments for income taxes$1,504 $957 $1,006 Cash refunds from income taxes$90 $15 $53 Cash payments for interest$239 $205 $205 See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 52 52 52
Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standard update which clarifies how the fair value of equity securities subject to contractual sale…
We have agreements with various financial institutions to sell accounts receivable and discount promissory notes from selected customers. We sell our accounts receivable generally without recourse. From time to time, we also discount letters of credit issued by customers through…
No amounts were outstanding under the Five-Year Credit Agreement or under the prior revolving credit agreement as of October 26, 2025 and October 27, 2024, respectively. In addition, we have revolving credit facilities with Japanese banks pursuant to which we may borrow up to…
Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, we approved a workforce reduction plan (Fiscal 2025 Restructuring Plan) to position us for continued growth as a more competitive and productive organization and expect approximately 4% of our global workforce…
In March 2025, our Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program authorizing $10.0 billion in repurchases, which supplemented the previous $10.0 billion authorization approved in March 2023. At October 26, 2025, approximately $14.0 billion remained available for…
The components of income before income taxes for each fiscal year were as follows: 202520242023 (In millions)U.S.$56 $833 $1,234 Foreign9,215 7,319 6,482 Total$9,271 $8,152 $7,716 The components of the provision for income taxes for each fiscal year were as follows:202520242023…
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for net operating loss and tax credit carryovers. Deferred tax…
Since 2022, we have received multiple subpoenas from government authorities requesting information relating to certain China customer shipments and export controls compliance, including from the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and…
Information for each reportable segment for and as of the end of each fiscal year were as follows: Semiconductor SystemsApplied Global ServicesCorporate and OtherTotal (In millions, except percentages)2025:Net revenue $20,798 $6,385 $1,185 $28,368 Costs of products sold9,530…
Semiconductor SystemsApplied Global ServicesCorporate and OtherTotal (In millions, except percentages)2023Net revenue$19,698 $5,732 $1,087 $26,517 Costs of products sold9,456 3,911 766 14,133 Gross profit$10,242 $1,821 $321 $12,384 Gross margin52.0 %31.8 %46.7 %Operating…
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The global semiconductor, display and related industries are characterized by factors that impact demand for and the profitability of our products and services and our operating results, including: •the nature, timing and degree of visibility of changes in demand for…
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Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Revenue Contracts with Customers in a Business Combination. In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standard update to improve the accounting for contract assets and contract liabilities…
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Performance Obligations As of October 27, 2024, the amount of remaining unsatisfied performance obligations on contracts, primarily consisting of written purchase orders received from customers, with an original estimated duration of one year or more was approximately $3.7…
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The components of income before income taxes for each fiscal year were as follows: 202420232022 (In millions)U.S.$833 $1,234 $1,171 Foreign7,319 6,482 6,428 Total$8,152 $7,716 $7,599 The components of the provision for income taxes for each fiscal year were as…
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We also have agreements with various banks to facilitate subsidiary banking operations worldwide, including overdraft arrangements, issuance of bank guarantees, and letters of credit. As of October 27, 2024, we have provided parent guarantees to banks for approximately $292…
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The Corporate and Other category includes revenues and costs of products from other products, as well as certain operating expenses that are not allocated to our reportable segments and are managed separately at the corporate level. These operating expenses include costs related…
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The following customers accounted for at least 10 percent of our Net revenue in each fiscal year, which were for products and services in multiple reportable segments: 202420232022Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.12 %15 %12 %Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited11 %19…
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Available-for-sale Debt Securities - The market value of our investments in available-for-sale securities was approximately $3.2 billion at October 26, 2025. An immediate hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in a decrease in the fair value of…
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Basic earnings per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares (representing the dilutive effect of…
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Our business depends on our timely supply of products and services to meet the changing requirements of our customers, which depends in part on the timely delivery of parts, materials and services from suppliers and contract manufacturers. Volatility in demand for our products…
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(1)Includes only restricted stock units and performance share units outstanding under our equity compensation plans, as no options, stock warrants or other rights were outstanding as of October 26, 2025. (2)The weighted average exercise price calculation does not take into…
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We are subject to the laws of the United States and multiple foreign jurisdictions and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies, including those related to financial and other disclosures, accounting standards, securities, corporate governance, public procurement…
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We have a short-term commercial paper program under which we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a total of $4.0 billion. We increased the amount of commercial paper notes we may issue to $4.0 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, subsequent to increasing…
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Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol AMAT. As of December 5, 2025, there were 2,626 registered holders of our common stock. Information regarding quarterly cash dividends declared on our common stock during fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 may…
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As of October 26, 2025, we had $6.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes outstanding. Under the indenture governing the senior unsecured notes, we may be required to offer to repurchase the notes at a price equal to 20 20 20 Table of Contents Table of…
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to facilitate an understanding of our business and results of operations. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the…
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Our independent registered public accounting firm is KPMG LLP, Santa Clara, California, Auditor Firm ID: 185. The information required by this Item will be provided in accordance with Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K no later than February 23, 2026. 43 43 43 Table of Contents Table…
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Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following table presents our fair value hierarchy for our financial assets (excluding cash balances) measured at fair value on a recurring basis: October 26, 2025October 27, 2024 Level 1Level 2TotalLevel 1Level 2Total (In…
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(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: PageNumber(1)Financial Statements:Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm45Consolidated Statements of Operations47Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income48Consolidated…
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Gains and Losses on Investments At October 26, 2025, gross unrealized losses related to our fixed income portfolio were not material. We regularly review our fixed income portfolio to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of possible impairment from credit…
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As of October 26, 2025, our operating lease obligation was $565 million related to various operating lease arrangements for certain facilities, of which $104 million is payable within 12 months and the remaining amount is payable beyond 12 months.
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The industries in which we operate, including the global semiconductor industry, have historically been cyclical and are subject to volatility in customer demand. Demand for our products and services is impacted by technology inflections and advances in fabrication processes,…
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For a description of recently adopted accounting standards, including the date of adoption and the effect, if any, on our consolidated financial statements, see Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 33 33 33…
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Common StockAdditionalPaid-InCapitalRetainedEarningsTreasury StockAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss)TotalSharesAmountSharesAmountBalance at October 30, 2022844 $8 $8,593 $37,892 1,173 $(34,097)$(202)$12,194 Net income— — — 6,856 — — — 6,856 Other comprehensive income…
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Stock options are rights to purchase, at future dates, shares of our common stock. There were no stock options granted during fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023 and no outstanding stock options at the end of fiscal 2025. 72 72 72
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The following tables summarize the assumptions used for the valuation of share-based awards for the periods presented: 202520242023Service-Based Awards and the portion of Performance-Based Awards subject to performance goals:Grant date market value$138.24 - $223.91$148.39 -…
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We are subject to income taxes in the United States and foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required to determine and estimate worldwide tax liabilities. Our provision for income taxes and effective tax rates could be affected by numerous factors, including changes in…
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A summary of cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities was as follows: 20252024 (In millions)Cash provided by operating activities$7,958 $8,677 Cash used in investing activities$(2,782)$(2,327)Cash used in financing activities$(5,977)$(4,470)
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Contract Assets and Liabilities Contract assets primarily result from receivables for goods transferred to customers where payment is conditional upon technical sign off and not just the passage of time. Contract liabilities consist of unsatisfied performance obligations related…
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We maintain liabilities for uncertain tax positions. These liabilities involve considerable judgment and estimation and are continuously monitored based on the best information available. Gross unrecognized tax benefits are classified as non-current income taxes payable or as a…
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Interest expense and interest and other income (expense), net for the periods presented were as follows: Change 202520242025 over 2024 (In millions)Interest expense$269 $247 $22 Interest and other income (expense), net$1,251 $532 $719 Interest expense incurred was primarily…
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We used $2.8 billion and $2.3 billion of cash in investing activities in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. Capital expenditures in fiscal 2025 and 2024 were $2.3 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively. Capital expenditures were primarily for investments in real property and…
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As of October 26, 2025, we had one remaining payment of $255 million, payable in February of 2026. This transition tax liability is associated with the deemed repatriation of accumulated foreign earnings as a result of the enactment of the Tax Act.
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The information required by this Item will be provided in accordance with Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K no later than February 23, 2026. 41 41 41 Table of Contents Table of Contents
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Cash from operating activities for fiscal 2025 was $8.0 billion, which reflects net income adjusted for the effect of non-cash charges and changes in working capital components. Significant non-cash charges included depreciation, amortization, gain or loss on investments or…
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Our cash, cash equivalents and investments consisted of the following: October 26,2025October 27,2024 (In millions)Cash and cash equivalents$7,241 $8,022 Short-term investments1,332 1,449 Long-term investments4,327 2,787 Total cash, cash-equivalents and investments$12,900 $12,258
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The industries in which we operate are characterized by factors that impact demand for and the profitability of our products and services and our operating results. The largest proportion of our net revenue and profitability is derived from our Semiconductor Systems segment’s…
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Under the ESPP, substantially all employees may purchase our common stock through payroll deductions at a price equal to 85 percent of the lower of the fair market value of our common stock at the beginning or end of each 6-month purchase period, subject to certain limits. Our…
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October 27, 2024CostGrossUnrealizedGainsGrossUnrealizedLossesEstimatedFair Value (In millions)Cash$1,313 $— $— $1,313 Cash equivalents:Money market funds*3,421 — — 3,421 Bank certificates of deposit and time deposits90 — — 90 U.S. Treasury and agency securities1,394 — — 1,394…
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A reconciliation between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate and our actual effective income tax rate for each fiscal year is presented below: 202520242023Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %Effect of foreign operations taxed at various…
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Guarantees In the ordinary course of business, we provide standby letters of credit or other guarantee instruments to third parties as required for certain transactions initiated by either us or our subsidiaries. As of October 26, 2025, the maximum potential amount of future…
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We are a supplier to the global display industry, which has experienced considerable volatility in capital equipment investment levels, due in part to the limited number of display manufacturers, the concentrated nature of end-use applications, production capacity relative to…
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From time to time, we receive notification from third parties, including customers and suppliers, seeking indemnification, litigation support, payment of money or other actions by us in connection with claims made against them. In addition, from time to time, we receive…
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We used $6.0 billion of cash in financing activities in fiscal 2025, consisting primarily of repurchases of common stock of $4.9 billion, cash dividends to stockholders of $1.4 billion, repayment of $700 million senior notes and tax withholding payments for vested equity awards…
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We sold $501 million, $444 million and $679 million of accounts receivable during fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We did not discount letters of credit issued by customers in fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023. There was no discounting of promissory notes in each of fiscal…
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Capital expenditure related incentives reduced gross property, plant and equipment, net by $1.2 billion as of October 26, 2025. Contra-depreciation expense was not material in fiscal 2025. Operating incentives recognized as a reduction to research, development and engineering…
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The performance graph below shows the five-year cumulative total stockholder return on our common stock during the period from October 25, 2020 through October 26, 2025. This is compared with the cumulative total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index and the PHLX…
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Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. In September 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standard update to increase the operability of the recognition guidance considering different methods of software…
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Our business and the industries in which we operate can be impacted by uncertain or adverse economic and business conditions, including uncertainties and volatility in the financial markets, national debt, fiscal or monetary concerns, inflation and changes in interest rates,…
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Fiscal Year202520242023Cash flows from operating activities:Net income$6,998 $7,177 $6,856 Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation and amortization435 392 515 Restructuring charges179 — — Deferred income taxes639 (633)24…
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KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gary E. Dickerson, Brice Hill and Teri Little, jointly and severally, his or her attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for him or her in any and all…
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Provision for income taxes and effective tax rates for the periods indicated were as follows: Change 202520242025 over 2024 (In millions, except percentages)Provision for income taxes$2,273 $975 $1,298 Effective income tax rate24.5 %12.0 %12.5 points Our provision for income…
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Our fiscal 2025 and 2024 each contained 52 weeks. The following table presents certain significant measurements for the periods presented: Change202520242025 over 2024 (In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)Net revenue$28,368 $27,176 $1,192 Gross margin48.7 %47.5…
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Changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), net of tax, were as follows: Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, NetUnrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow HedgesDefined and Postretirement Benefit…
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In March 2025, our Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program authorizing $10.0 billion in repurchases, which supplemented the previous $10.0 billion authorization approved in March 2023. At October 26, 2025, approximately $14.0 billion remained available for…
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Our two reportable segments are: Semiconductor Systems and Applied Global Services (AGS). The Display operating segment financial results were included in the Corporate and Other category balances below, as management no longer considers the Display operating segment a…
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We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. The calculation of our provision for income taxes and effective tax rate involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex and evolving tax laws.…
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In September 2025, we entered into a $2.0 billion 364-day committed revolving credit agreement (364-Day Credit Agreement) with a group of banks. The 364-Day Credit Agreement includes a provision under which we may request an increase in the amount of the facility of up to $1.0…
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October 26,2025October 27,2024ASSETSCurrent assets:Cash and cash equivalents$7,241 $8,022 Short-term investments1,332 1,449 Accounts receivable, net5,185 5,234 Inventories5,915 5,421 Other current assets1,208 1,094 Total current assets20,881 21,220 Long-term investments4,327…
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Fiscal Year202520242023Net income$6,998 $7,177 $6,856 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments18 43 25 Change in unrealized net loss on derivative instruments53 31 (66)Change in defined and postretirement…
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For geographical reporting, revenue by geographic location is determined by the location of customers’ facilities to which products were shipped and services were performed. Long-lived assets consist primarily of property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets and are…
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October 26,2025October 27,2024 (In millions)Accounts Payable and Accrued ExpensesAccounts payable$1,978 $1,570 Compensation and employee benefits1,221 1,188 Warranty346 364 Dividends payable365 327 Income taxes payable380 535 Operating lease liabilities, current91 87…
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We have product development, engineering, manufacturing, sales and other operations distributed throughout many countries, and some of our business activities are concentrated in certain geographic areas. In fiscal 2025, approximately 89% of our net revenue was to customers in…
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We are increasingly incorporating AI capabilities into the development of technologies, our business operations and our products and services. AI technology is complex and rapidly evolving and may subject us to significant competitive, legal, regulatory, operational and other…
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Operating expenses for the periods presented were as follows: Change 202520242025 over 2024 (In millions)Research, development and engineering (RD&E)$3,570 $3,233 $337 Marketing and selling$858 $836 $22 General and administrative (G&A)$910 $961 $(51)Restructuring charges$181 $—…
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The following tables summarize our cash, cash equivalents and investments by security type: October 26, 2025CostGrossUnrealizedGainsGrossUnrealizedLossesEstimatedFair Value (In millions)Cash$1,419 $— $— $1,419 Cash equivalents:Money market funds*2,193 — — 2,193 Bank certificates…
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Operating income (loss) by segment for the periods presented were as follows: Change 202520242025 over 2024 (In millions, except percentages and ratios)Operating income (loss)Semiconductor Systems$7,379 $6,981 $398 6 %Applied Global Services1,792 1,812 (20)(1)%Corporate and…
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Fiscal Year202520242023 Net revenue$28,368 $27,176 $26,517 Cost of products sold14,560 14,279 14,133 Gross profit13,808 12,897 12,384 Operating expenses:Research, development and engineering3,570 3,233 3,102 Marketing and selling858 836 776 General and administrative910 961 852…
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October 26,2025October 27,2024 (In millions)InventoriesCustomer service spares$1,786 $1,742 Raw materials2,007 1,680 Work-in-process914 879 Finished goodsDeferred cost of sales229 217 Evaluation inventory474 459 Manufactured on-hand inventory505 444 Total finished goods1,208…