Applied Materials, Inc. reported results for its third quarter ended July 28, 2019.   Applied generated revenue of $3.56 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 43.7%, operating income of $802 million or 22.5% of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.61.   On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 44.0%, operating income of $820 million or 23.0% of net sales, and EPS of $0.74.   The company returned $724 million to shareholders, inclu...