Applied Materials (AMAT)

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This was mentioned on the LWLG board and I admit - I had heard of the company but didn't really know what they did.

The latest PR pretty well explains why the stock price is going down...

Oct 12, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. is revising its business outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, ending Oct. 30, 2022.

On Oct. 7, 2022, the United States government announced new export regulations for U.S. semiconductor technology sold in China, including wafer fabrication equipment and related parts and services. Applied currently estimates that the new regulations will reduce its fourth-quarter net sales by approximately $400 million, plus or minus $150 million.

Applied is revising its fourth-quarter business outlook for net sales to approximately $6.4 billion, plus or minus $250 million, which compares to the prior outlook of $6.65 billion, plus or minus $400 million. The revised net sales outlook reflects the impact of the new export regulations partially offset by supply chain performance improvements.

Applied now expects fourth-quarter non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $1.54 to $1.78, which compares to the prior range of $1.82 to $2.18. The revised EPS outlook includes the impact of lower expected revenue along with a preliminary estimated impact of approximately $0.23 primarily for inventory and remanufacturing charges related to the new export regulations.

Applied is pursuing additional export licenses and authorizations where needed. The company currently expects the new regulations will impact net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 by a similar amount as in the current quarter. Additional information will be provided during the company’s next earnings webcast.

Applied Materials is a global business with customers, suppliers and operations located in many countries around the world. Applied’s business depends on international trade, and the company is committed to complying with all applicable trade regulations.

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https://ir.appliedmaterials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/applied-materials-revises-fourth-quarter-fiscal-2022-business