Applied Materials, Inc. reported results for its first quarter ended Jan. 27, 2019.   Applied generated revenue of $3.75 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 44.4%, operating income of $908 million or 24.2% of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80.   On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 44.6%, operating income of $925 million or 24.6% of net sales, and EPS of $0.81.   The company returned $942 million to shareholders, including $...