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STMicroelectronics N.V. vs Applied Materials: STM and AMAT compared
STMicroelectronics N.V. is the larger company: $11.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (FY2025) against $9.1B for Applied Materials (Q3 FY26). Applied Materials is growing faster (+25% against -11% a year earlier). Applied Materials is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.7% against 1.5%.
Where the money goes: STM and AMAT
STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) · FY2025
STMicroelectronics N.V., FY2025: revenue $11.8B (-11% year over year), operating margin 1.5%, net earnings $166M, operating cash flow $2.2B. 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.
| STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) | Applied Materials (AMAT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | FY2025 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $11.8B | $9.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -11% | +25% |
| Gross margin | 33.9% | 50.3% |
| Operating margin | 1.5% | 33.7% |
| Net earnings | $166M | $2.5B |
| Net margin | 1.4% | 27.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $2.2B | $3.0B |
| Free cash flow | — | $2.3B |
| Market value | $38.5B | $255.4B |
| P/E | — | 27.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $70.46 | $626.87 |
Questions
Which is bigger, STMicroelectronics N.V. or Applied Materials?
STMicroelectronics N.V. is the larger company: $11.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (FY2025) against $9.1B for Applied Materials (Q3 FY26).
Is STMicroelectronics N.V. or Applied Materials growing faster?
Applied Materials is growing faster (+25% against -11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, STMicroelectronics N.V. or Applied Materials?
Applied Materials is more profitable, with an operating margin of 33.7% against 1.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (20-F filed Feb 26, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 20, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.