SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 25-percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.32 to$0.40 per share. The dividend is payable on June 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of May 23, 2024. "Our latest dividend increase reflects our confidence in Applied Materials' ability to generate profitable growth and strong free cash flow," said Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO. "We believe Ap ...