Applied Materials Inc (AMAT)

Days of sales outstanding (DSO)

		Jan 31, 2025	Oct 31, 2024	Oct 27, 2024	Jul 31, 2024	Jul 28, 2024	Apr 30, 2024	Apr 28, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Jan 28, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Oct 29, 2023	Jul 31, 2023	Jul 30, 2023	Apr 30, 2023	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 29, 2023	Oct 31, 2022	Oct 30, 2022	Jul 31, 2022	May 1, 2022
Receivables turnover		—	—	5.08	—	5.33	—	5.34	—	5.29	—	4.68	—	4.67	—	—	4.55	—	3.93	—	—
DSO	days	—	—	71.86	—	68.50	—	68.32	—	69.05	—	77.98	—	78.08	—	—	80.18	—	92.85	—	—

January 31, 2025 calculation

DSO = 365 ÷ Receivables turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

The days of sales outstanding (DSO) for Applied Materials Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the reported periods. As of October 30, 2022, the DSO stood at 92.85 days, which indicates that on average, it took the company approximately 92.85 days to collect its accounts receivable. Subsequently, there was a notable decrease in DSO to 80.18 days as of January 29, 2023, reflecting an improvement in the company's collection efficiency.

The DSO continued to improve further, reaching 78.08 days by July 30, 2023, and 77.98 days by October 29, 2023. This downward trend suggests that Applied Materials Inc was becoming more effective in converting its accounts receivable into cash. The DSO dropped even further to 69.05 days as of January 28, 2024, demonstrating a significant enhancement in the company's receivables management.

Subsequent periods showed relatively stable DSO figures, with minimal fluctuations around the range of 68-71 days. This stability in DSO indicates that Applied Materials Inc was maintaining a consistent level of efficiency in collecting its accounts receivable.

Overall, the trend in DSO for Applied Materials Inc showcases a positive pattern of improving collection efficiency and effective management of receivables over the reported periods.