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Intel vs Applied Materials: INTC and AMAT compared
Intel is the larger company: $16.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $9.1B for Applied Materials (Q3 FY26). Applied Materials is growing faster (+25% against +21% a year earlier). Applied Materials is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.7% against 15.3%.
Where the money goes: INTC and AMAT
Intel (INTC) · Q3 2026
Intel, Q3 2026: revenue $16.5B (+21% year over year), operating margin 15.3%, net earnings $3.3B, operating cash flow $5.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Applied Materials (AMAT) · Q3 FY26
Applied Materials, Q3 FY26: revenue $9.1B (+25% year over year), operating margin 33.7%, net earnings $2.5B, operating cash flow $3.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Intel (INTC) | Applied Materials (AMAT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $16.5B | $9.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +21% | +25% |
| Gross margin | 43.0% | 50.3% |
| Operating margin | 15.3% | 33.7% |
| Net earnings | $3.3B | $2.5B |
| Net margin | 20.1% | 27.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $5.1B | $3.0B |
| Free cash flow | $1.1B | $2.3B |
| Market value | $277.3B | $255.4B |
| P/E | — | 27.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $91.12 | $626.87 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Intel or Applied Materials?
Intel is the larger company: $16.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $9.1B for Applied Materials (Q3 FY26).
Is Intel or Applied Materials growing faster?
Applied Materials is growing faster (+25% against +21% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Intel or Applied Materials?
Applied Materials is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.7% against 15.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 20, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.