In Q1'26, Applied Materials (AMAT) reported operating cash flow of $1.69B USD, marking a decline from the previous quarter's $2.83B USD in Q4'25, while free cash flow stood at $1.04B USD, down from $2.04B USD in Q4'25, reflecting seasonal pressures or increased capital expenditures. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, operating cash flow exhibited volatility with an overall upward trend, peaking at $2.83B USD in Q4'25 after dipping to a low of $925M USD in Q1'25; notable fluctuations include a sharp drop to $1.39B USD in Q2'24 followed by recovery to $2.38B USD in Q3'24. Free cash flow mirrored this pattern, generally tracking 80-90% of operating cash flow due to consistent capex, with significant declines in Q2'24 ($1.14B USD) and Q1'25 ($544M USD) offset by strong rebounds, such as $2.32B USD in Q3'23 and $2.17B USD in Q4'24, indicating resilient core operations amid cyclical semiconductor demand.