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Lam Research Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 30, 2025

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Lam Research (LRCX) reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with revenue reaching $4.72 billion, an 8% increase from the previous quarter. The company achieved a U.S. GAAP gross margin of 49.0% and operating income of 33.1% of revenue, with diluted EPS of $1.03.

Geographic revenue distribution showed China leading at 31%, followed by Korea and Taiwan each at 24%. Systems revenue was $3.04 billion, while customer support-related revenue reached $1.68 billion.

Looking ahead, Lam provided guidance for Q2 2025, projecting revenue of $5.0 billion ±$300 million and expecting gross margin of 49.4% ±1%. The company's cash position stood at $5.5 billion, slightly down from $5.7 billion in the previous quarter.

Lam Research (LRCX) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari per il primo trimestre 2025, con un fatturato che ha raggiunto 4,72 miliardi di dollari, in aumento dell'8% rispetto al trimestre precedente. L'azienda ha registrato un margine lordo secondo i principi contabili statunitensi (U.S. GAAP) del 49,0% e un reddito operativo pari al 33,1% del fatturato, con un utile per azione diluito di 1,03 dollari.

La distribuzione geografica del fatturato ha mostrato la Cina in testa con il 31%, seguita da Corea e Taiwan entrambe al 24%. Il fatturato derivante dai sistemi è stato di 3,04 miliardi di dollari, mentre quello legato al supporto clienti ha raggiunto 1,68 miliardi di dollari.

Guardando al futuro, Lam ha fornito le previsioni per il secondo trimestre 2025, stimando un fatturato di 5,0 miliardi di dollari ±300 milioni e un margine lordo previsto del 49,4% ±1%. La posizione di cassa dell'azienda si attestava a 5,5 miliardi di dollari, leggermente in calo rispetto ai 5,7 miliardi del trimestre precedente.

Lam Research (LRCX) reportó sólidos resultados financieros para el primer trimestre de 2025, con ingresos que alcanzaron los 4.72 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 8% respecto al trimestre anterior. La compañía logró un margen bruto según U.S. GAAP del 49.0% y un ingreso operativo del 33.1% de los ingresos, con una ganancia diluida por acción de 1.03 dólares.

La distribución geográfica de los ingresos mostró a China liderando con un 31%, seguida por Corea y Taiwán con un 24% cada una. Los ingresos por sistemas fueron de 3.04 mil millones de dólares, mientras que los ingresos relacionados con soporte al cliente alcanzaron 1.68 mil millones de dólares.

De cara al futuro, Lam proporcionó una guía para el segundo trimestre de 2025, proyectando ingresos de 5.0 mil millones de dólares ±300 millones y esperando un margen bruto de 49.4% ±1%. La posición de efectivo de la empresa se situó en 5.5 mil millones de dólares, ligeramente por debajo de los 5.7 mil millones del trimestre anterior.

Lam Research (LRCX)는 2025년 1분기에 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했으며, 매출은 47억 2천만 달러로 전분기 대비 8% 증가했습니다. 회사는 미국 GAAP 기준 총이익률 49.0%와 매출의 33.1%에 해당하는 영업이익을 달성했으며, 희석 주당순이익은 1.03달러였습니다.

지역별 매출 분포는 중국이 31%로 가장 높았고, 그 다음으로 한국과 대만이 각각 24%를 차지했습니다. 시스템 매출은 30억 4천만 달러였으며, 고객 지원 관련 매출은 16억 8천만 달러에 달했습니다.

앞으로 램은 2025년 2분기 매출을 50억 달러 ±3억 달러로 예상하며, 총이익률은 49.4% ±1%를 기대한다고 밝혔습니다. 회사의 현금 보유액은 55억 달러로, 이전 분기의 57억 달러보다 약간 감소했습니다.

Lam Research (LRCX) a publié de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires atteignant 4,72 milliards de dollars, soit une hausse de 8 % par rapport au trimestre précédent. La société a réalisé une marge brute selon les normes U.S. GAAP de 49,0 % et un résultat opérationnel représentant 33,1 % du chiffre d'affaires, avec un bénéfice dilué par action de 1,03 dollar.

La répartition géographique du chiffre d'affaires montre la Chine en tête avec 31 %, suivie de la Corée et de Taïwan, chacune à 24 %. Le chiffre d'affaires des systèmes s'est élevé à 3,04 milliards de dollars, tandis que celui lié au support client a atteint 1,68 milliard de dollars.

Pour l'avenir, Lam a fourni ses prévisions pour le deuxième trimestre 2025, projetant un chiffre d'affaires de 5,0 milliards de dollars ±300 millions et une marge brute attendue de 49,4 % ±1 %. La trésorerie de l'entreprise s'élevait à 5,5 milliards de dollars, en légère baisse par rapport aux 5,7 milliards du trimestre précédent.

Lam Research (LRCX) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem Umsatz von 4,72 Milliarden US-Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 8 % gegenüber dem Vorquartal entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte eine U.S. GAAP-Bruttomarge von 49,0 % und ein Betriebsergebnis von 33,1 % des Umsatzes, bei einem verwässerten Gewinn je Aktie von 1,03 US-Dollar.

Die geografische Umsatzverteilung zeigte China mit 31 % an der Spitze, gefolgt von Korea und Taiwan mit jeweils 24 %. Der Umsatz im Bereich Systeme betrug 3,04 Milliarden US-Dollar, während der um Kundensupport bezogene Umsatz 1,68 Milliarden US-Dollar erreichte.

Für die Zukunft gab Lam eine Prognose für das zweite Quartal 2025 ab und erwartet einen Umsatz von 5,0 Milliarden US-Dollar ±300 Millionen sowie eine Bruttomarge von 49,4 % ±1 %. Die Barreserven des Unternehmens lagen bei 5,5 Milliarden US-Dollar, was leicht unter den 5,7 Milliarden des Vorquartals liegt.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 8% quarter-over-quarter to $4.72 billion
  • Gross margin improved to 49.0% from 47.4% in previous quarter
  • Operating income as percentage of revenue increased by 260 basis points to 33.1%
  • EPS grew 12% quarter-over-quarter to $1.03
  • Strong guidance with expected revenue of $5.0 billion for next quarter
Negative
  • Cash balance decreased from $5.7 billion to $5.5 billion quarter-over-quarter
  • Deferred revenue declined to $2,011 million from $2,032 million
  • Customer support-related revenue decreased to $1.68 billion from $1.75 billion

Insights

Lam Research reported strong Q1 with 8% revenue growth, expanding margins, and positive guidance despite tariff concerns, signaling continued momentum.

Lam Research's March 2025 quarter results demonstrate robust financial performance across all key metrics. Revenue reached $4.72 billion, representing an 8% sequential increase from the December 2024 quarter. This growth was accompanied by significant margin expansion, with gross margin improving by 160 basis points to 49.0% and operating margin rising by 260 basis points to 33.1%.

The improved profitability translated to diluted EPS of $1.03 (GAAP), a 12% quarter-over-quarter increase. Non-GAAP EPS showed even stronger growth at $1.04, up 14% from the previous quarter.

Looking at revenue by segment, systems revenue was $3.04 billion, while customer support-related revenue reached $1.68 billion. Geographically, China remains Lam's largest market at 31%, followed by Korea and Taiwan at 24% each.

The balance sheet position remains solid with $5.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents, though this decreased slightly from $5.7 billion in the previous quarter. Deferred revenue declined marginally to $2.01 billion, but estimated future revenue from shipments to customers in Japan increased to $587 million from $453 million.

Forward guidance suggests continued momentum, with projected revenue of $5.0 billion$300 million) for the June 2025 quarter. Margin expansion is expected to continue with gross margin guidance of 49.4%1%) and operating income as a percentage of revenue of 33.4%1%). EPS is projected at $1.20$0.10).

While CEO Tim Archer expressed strong confidence in Lam's portfolio and market expansion opportunities, he did acknowledge "tariff-related uncertainty" that the company is working to address. Despite this challenge, management remains "highly confident" in their ability to outperform semiconductor industry growth in the years ahead.

Lam's results reflect increasing deposition and etch intensity in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, creating market expansion opportunities despite tariff headwinds.

Lam Research's Q1 2025 results reveal key technological and market dynamics shaping the semiconductor equipment landscape. The 8% sequential revenue growth to $4.72 billion reflects strong demand for Lam's core deposition and etch technologies.

CEO Tim Archer's statement that "Lam's portfolio is the most compelling it's ever been" provides important context for understanding the company's performance. He specifically mentions "deposition and etch intensity" increasing in advanced semiconductor production, indicating that leading-edge chips require more process steps using Lam's tools. This technical change in chip manufacturing directly benefits equipment providers like Lam.

The geographic revenue distribution highlights Asia's dominance in semiconductor manufacturing, with China (31%), Korea (24%), and Taiwan (24%) collectively accounting for 79% of revenue. This concentration explains why tariff-related uncertainties could impact Lam's business.

The revenue breakdown between systems ($3.04 billion) and customer support-related revenue ($1.68 billion) shows the dual nature of Lam's business model. While new equipment sales drive growth during industry expansion phases, the customer support segment provides recurring revenue streams.

Archer's comments about expanding addressable market and gaining share indicate specific growth strategies beyond just riding industry cycles. The mention of "innovative services" alongside opportunities in deposition and etch suggests Lam is focusing on high-margin service offerings as semiconductor manufacturing becomes more complex.

Despite acknowledging near-term tariff-related uncertainty, management expressed confidence in their long-term outlook, specifically stating they are "highly confident" in their ability to outperform semiconductor industry growth. This indicates they believe their tools are becoming increasingly critical to advanced chip production regardless of broader industry fluctuations.

FREMONT, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lam Research Corporation (the "Company," "Lam," "Lam Research") today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 30, 2025 (the "March 2025 quarter").

Highlights for the March 2025 quarter were as follows:

  • Revenue of $4.72 billion.
  • U.S. GAAP gross margin of 49.0%, U.S. GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 33.1%, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $1.03.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin of 49.0%, non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 32.8%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.04.

Key Financial Data for the Quarters Ended

March 30, 2025 and December 29, 2024

(in thousands, except per-share data, percentages, and basis points) 

 


U.S. GAAP



March 2025


December 2024


Change Q/Q

Revenue


$                4,720,175


$                4,376,047


+ 8 %

Gross margin as percentage of revenue


49.0 %


47.4 %


+ 160 bps

Operating income as percentage of revenue


33.1 %


30.5 %


+ 260 bps

Diluted EPS


$                          1.03


$                          0.92


+ 12 %








Non-GAAP



March 2025


December 2024


Change Q/Q

Revenue


$                4,720,175


$                4,376,047


+ 8 %

Gross margin as percentage of revenue


49.0 %


47.5 %


+ 150 bps

Operating income as percentage of revenue


32.8 %


30.7 %


+ 210 bps

Diluted EPS


$                          1.04


$                          0.91


+ 14 %

 

U.S. GAAP Financial Results

For the March 2025 quarter, revenue was $4,720 million, gross margin was $2,314 million, or 49.0% of revenue, operating expenses were $752 million, operating income was 33.1% of revenue, and net income was $1,331 million, or $1.03 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis. This compares to revenue of $4,376 million, gross margin of $2,073 million, or 47.4% of revenue, operating expenses of $739 million, operating income of 30.5% of revenue, and net income of $1,191 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 29, 2024 (the "December 2024 quarter").

Non-GAAP Financial Results

For the March 2025 quarter, non-GAAP gross margin was $2,312 million, or 49.0% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $763 million, non-GAAP operating income was 32.8% of revenue, and non-GAAP net income was $1,336 million, or $1.04 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP gross margin of $2,077 million, or 47.5% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses of $735 million, non-GAAP operating income of 30.7% of revenue, and non-GAAP net income of $1,175 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the December 2024 quarter.

"Lam's portfolio is the most compelling it's ever been, driving opportunities to expand our addressable market, gain share, and deliver innovative services as deposition and etch intensity increases in the production of advanced semiconductors," said Tim Archer, Lam Research's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our outlook remains strong even as we address near-term tariff-related uncertainty, and we are highly confident in our ability to outperform semiconductor industry growth in the years to come."

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Results

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balances decreased to $5.5 billion at the end of the March 2025 quarter compared to $5.7 billion at the end of the December 2024 quarter. The decrease was primarily the result of cash deployed for capital return activities, principal payment on debt instruments, and capital expenditures during the quarter, partially offset by cash generated from operating activities.

Deferred revenue at the end of the March 2025 quarter decreased to $2,011 million compared to $2,032 million as of the end of the December 2024 quarter. Lam's deferred revenue balance does not include shipments to customers in Japan, to whom control does not transfer until customer acceptance. Shipments to customers in Japan are classified as inventory at cost until the time of acceptance. The estimated future revenue from shipments to customers in Japan was approximately $587 million as of March 30, 2025 and $453 million as of December 29, 2024.

Revenue

The geographic distribution of revenue during the March 2025 quarter is shown in the following table:

Region

Revenue

China

31 %

Korea

24 %

Taiwan

24 %

Japan

10 %

United States

4 %

Southeast Asia

4 %

Europe

3 %

The following table presents revenue disaggregated between system and customer support-related revenue:


Three Months Ended


March 30,
2025


December 29,
2024


March 31,
2024


(In thousands)

Systems revenue

$              3,035,276


$              2,625,649


$              2,395,817

Customer support-related revenue and other

1,684,899


1,750,398


1,397,741


$              4,720,175


$              4,376,047


$              3,793,558







 

Systems revenue includes sales of new leading-edge equipment in deposition, etch, clean and other wafer fabrication markets.

Customer support-related revenue includes sales of customer service, spares, upgrades, and non-leading-edge equipment from our Reliant® product line.

Outlook

For the quarter ended June 29, 2025, Lam is providing the following guidance: 


U.S. GAAP


Reconciling
Items


Non-GAAP












Revenue

$5.00 Billion

+/-

$300 Million



$5.00 Billion

+/-

$300 Million

Gross margin as a percentage of revenue

49.4 %

+/-

1 %


$   2.7

Million


49.5 %

+/-

1 %

Operating income as a percentage of revenue

33.4 %

+/-

1 %


$   3.2

Million


33.5 %

+/-

1 %

Net income per diluted share

$1.20

+/-

$0.10


$   3.7

Million


$1.20

+/-

$0.10

Diluted share count

1.28 Billion



1.28 Billion

 

The information provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release and does not incorporate the potential impact of any business combinations, asset acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, balance sheet valuation adjustments, financing arrangements, other investments, or other significant arrangements that may be completed or realized after the date of this release, except as described below. U.S. GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items provided include only those items that are known and can be estimated as of the date of this release. Actual results will vary from this model and the variations may be material. Reconciling items included above are as follows:

  • Gross margin as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $2.7 million.
  • Operating income as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $3.2 million.
  • Net income per diluted share - amortization related to intangible assets acquired though business combinations, $3.2 million; amortization of debt discounts, $0.7 million; and associated tax benefit for non-GAAP items ($0.2 million); totaling $3.7 million.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results

In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release also contains non-GAAP financial results. The Company's non-GAAP results for both the March 2025 and December 2024 quarters exclude amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, the effects of elective deferred compensation-related assets and liabilities, amortization of note discounts, and the net income tax effect of non-GAAP items. Additionally, the non-GAAP results for the December 2024 quarter exclude the income tax benefit from a change in tax law.

Management uses non-GAAP gross margin, operating expense, operating income, operating income as a percentage of revenue, net income, and net income per diluted share to evaluate the Company's operating and financial results. The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors' ability to view the Company's results from management's perspective. Tables presenting reconciliations of non-GAAP results to U.S. GAAP results are included at the end of this press release and on the Company's website at https://investor.lamresearch.com.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that are not of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to, but are not limited to: our outlook and guidance for future financial results, including revenue, gross margin, operating income and net income; our opportunities, including with respect to our addressable market, share and delivery of services; trends with respect to deposition and etch intensity in semiconductor production; the strength of our outlook; our ability to address the impacts of tariff-related uncertainty; the duration of tariff-related uncertainty; our confidence in our outlook; our relative performance compared the future performance of the industry; and the prospects for future industry growth. Some factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include: business, economic, political and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy may deteriorate or change; the actions of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations; trade regulations, export controls, tariffs, trade disputes, and other geopolitical tensions may inhibit our ability to sell our products; supply chain cost increases, tariffs and other inflationary pressures have impacted and may continue to impact our profitability; supply chain disruptions or manufacturing capacity constraints may limit our ability to manufacture and sell our products; and natural and human-caused disasters, disease outbreaks, war, terrorism, political or governmental unrest or instability, or other events beyond our control may impact our operations and revenue in affected areas; as well as the other risks and uncertainties that are described in the documents filed or furnished by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including specifically the Risk Factors described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2024. These uncertainties and changes could materially affect the forward-looking statements and cause actual results to vary from expectations in a material way. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information or statements made in this release.

Lam Research Corporation is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam's equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com. (LRCX)

Consolidated Financial Tables Follow.

LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data and percentages)

(unaudited) 



Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended


March 30,
2025


December 29,
2024


March 31,
2024


March 30,
2025


March 31,
2024

Revenue

$   4,720,175


$   4,376,047


$   3,793,558


$ 13,264,198


$  11,033,879

Cost of goods sold

2,406,489


2,303,066


1,977,820


6,874,848


5,783,087

Restructuring charges, net - cost of goods sold



15,202



38,099

Total cost of goods sold

2,406,489


2,303,066


1,993,022


6,874,848


5,821,186

Gross margin

2,313,686


2,072,981


1,800,536


6,389,350


5,212,693

Gross margin as a percent of revenue

49.0 %


47.4 %


47.5 %


48.2 %


47.2 %

Research and development

525,904


494,947


512,274


1,516,209


1,404,615

Selling, general and administrative

226,023


244,150


215,904


713,301


651,770

Restructuring charges, net - operating expenses



15,246



18,955

Total operating expenses

751,927


739,097


743,424


2,229,510


2,075,340

Operating income

1,561,759


1,333,884


1,057,112


4,159,840


3,137,353

Operating income as a percent of revenue

33.1 %


30.5 %


27.9 %


31.4 %


28.4 %

Other income (expense), net

(25,035)


14,262


36,073


19,308


68,513

Income before income taxes

1,536,724


1,348,146


1,093,185


4,179,148


3,205,866

Income tax expense

(206,057)


(157,128)


(127,359)


(541,019)


(398,376)

Net income

$   1,330,667


$   1,191,018


$      965,826


$   3,638,129


$  2,807,490

Net income per share:










Basic

$             1.04


$             0.93


$             0.74


$             2.82


$            2.13

Diluted

$             1.03


$             0.92


$             0.73


$             2.81


$            2.12

Number of shares used in per share calculations:










Basic

1,283,779


1,287,109


1,308,382


1,290,041


1,316,627

Diluted

1,288,100


1,291,469


1,315,178


1,294,545


1,322,819

Cash dividend declared per common share

$             0.23


$             0.23


$             0.20


$             0.69


$            0.60











 

 LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)



March 30,
2025


December 29,
2024


June 30,
2024


(unaudited)


(unaudited)


(1)

ASSETS






Cash and cash equivalents

$         5,450,718


$         5,665,379


$         5,847,856

Accounts receivable, net

3,228,182


3,304,946


2,519,250

Inventories

4,463,275


4,358,152


4,217,924

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

318,147


284,370


298,190

Total current assets

13,460,322


13,612,847


12,883,220

Property and equipment, net

2,372,203


2,313,590


2,154,518

Goodwill and intangible assets

1,795,248


1,761,021


1,765,073

Other assets

2,340,537


2,152,458


1,941,917

Total assets

$       19,968,310


$       19,839,916


$       18,744,728

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY






Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations

$            754,306


$            504,136


$            504,814

Other current liabilities

4,735,539


4,846,160


3,833,624

Total current liabilities

5,489,845


5,350,296


4,338,438

Long-term debt and finance lease obligations

3,730,034


4,478,148


4,478,520

Income taxes payable

690,660


669,747


813,304

Other long-term liabilities

546,666


533,699


575,012

Total liabilities

10,457,205


11,031,890


10,205,274

Stockholders' equity (2)

9,511,105


8,808,026


8,539,454

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$       19,968,310


$       19,839,916


$       18,744,728









(1)

Derived from audited financial statements.

(2)

Common shares issued and outstanding were 1,282,957 as of March 30, 2025, 1,284,956 as of December 29, 2024, and 1,303,769 as of June 30, 2024.

 

LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, unaudited)



Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended


March 30,
2025


December 29,
2024


March 31,
2024


March 30,
2025


March 31,
2024

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:










Net income

$         1,330,667


$         1,191,018


$            965,826


$         3,638,129


$         2,807,490

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:










Depreciation and amortization

97,343


96,200


89,922


287,838


271,342

Deferred income taxes

(19,992)


(82,854)


(24,621)


(211,568)


(137,606)

Equity-based compensation expense

87,115


81,959


76,854


249,085


213,966

Other, net

1,654


(8,592)


10,210


(7,395)


14,242

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

(188,124)


(535,789)


266,645


(337,013)


620,405

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,308,663


741,942


1,384,836


3,619,076


3,789,839

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:










Capital expenditures and intangible assets

(288,058)


(188,349)


(103,654)


(586,995)


(295,922)

Net maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities



14,650



37,766

Other, net

(4,857)


12,974


(3,356)


8,154


(10,845)

Net cash used for investing activities

(292,915)


(175,375)


(92,360)


(578,841)


(269,001)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:










Principal payments on debt, including finance lease
obligations and payments for debt issuance costs

(504,037)


(1,032)


(1,060)


(506,003)


(255,155)

Treasury stock purchases, including excise tax payments

(435,321)


(697,688)


(980,561)


(2,130,044)


(2,469,257)

Dividends paid

(295,716)


(297,634)


(262,707)


(854,335)


(757,453)

Reissuance of treasury stock related to employee stock purchase plan


60,557



60,557


53,081

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net issuance costs

1,993


(194)


8,235


1,756


12,757

Other, net

526


761


300


963


(5,672)

Net cash used for financing activities

(1,232,555)


(935,230)


(1,235,793)


(3,427,106)


(3,421,699)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

2,380


(26,022)


(8,452)


(960)


(12,758)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(214,427)


(394,685)


48,231


(387,831)


86,381

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period (1)

5,677,399


6,072,084


5,625,522


5,850,803


5,587,372

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period (1)

$         5,462,972


$         5,677,399


$         5,673,753


$         5,462,972


$         5,673,753













(1)

Restricted cash is reported within Other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

Non-GAAP Financial Summary

(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)

(unaudited)



Three Months Ended


March 30,
2025


December 29,
2024

Revenue

$        4,720,175


$        4,376,047

Gross margin

$        2,312,391


$        2,077,151

Gross margin as percentage of revenue

49.0 %


47.5 %

Operating expenses

$           763,336


$           734,501

Operating income

$        1,549,055


$        1,342,650

Operating income as a percentage of revenue

32.8 %


30.7 %

Net income

$        1,336,006


$        1,175,000

Net income per diluted share

$                 1.04


$                 0.91

Shares used in per share calculation - diluted

1,288,100


1,291,469

 

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited) 



Three Months Ended


March 30,
2025


December 29,
2024

U.S. GAAP net income

$           1,330,667


$           1,191,018

Pre-tax non-GAAP items:




Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - cost of goods sold

2,687


2,817

Elective deferred compensation ("EDC") related liability valuation (decrease) increase - cost of goods sold

(3,982)


1,353

EDC related liability valuation (decrease) increase - research and development

(7,168)


2,432

Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - selling, general and
administrative

538


538

EDC related liability valuation (decrease) increase - selling, general and administrative

(4,779)


1,626

Amortization of note discounts - other income (expense), net

759


772

Loss (gain) on EDC related asset - other income (expense), net

16,903


(4,502)

Net income tax expense (benefit) on non-GAAP items

381


(276)

Income tax benefit from a change in tax law


(20,778)

Non-GAAP net income

$           1,336,006


$           1,175,000

Non-GAAP net income per diluted share

$                    1.04


$                    0.91

U.S. GAAP net income per diluted share

$                    1.03


$                    0.92

U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP number of shares used for per diluted share calculation

1,288,100


1,291,469

 

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Operating Income to Non-GAAP Gross Margin,
Operating Expenses and Operating Income

(in thousands, except percentages)

(unaudited) 



Three Months Ended


March 30,
2025


December 29,
2024

U.S. GAAP gross margin

$        2,313,686


$        2,072,981

Pre-tax non-GAAP items:




Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations

2,687


2,817

EDC related liability valuation (decrease) increase

(3,982)


1,353

Non-GAAP gross margin

$        2,312,391


$        2,077,151

U.S. GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenue

49.0 %


47.4 %

Non-GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenue

49.0 %


47.5 %

U.S. GAAP operating expenses

$           751,927


$           739,097

Pre-tax non-GAAP items:




Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations

(538)


(538)

EDC related liability valuation decrease (increase)

11,947


(4,058)

Non-GAAP operating expenses

$           763,336


$           734,501

U.S. GAAP operating income

$        1,561,759


$        1,333,884

Non-GAAP operating income

$        1,549,055


$        1,342,650

U.S. GAAP operating income as percent of revenue

33.1 %


30.5 %

Non-GAAP operating income as a percent of revenue

32.8 %


30.7 %

 

Lam Research Corporation Contacts:
Ram Ganesh, Investor Relations, phone: 510-572-1615, e-mail: investor.relations@lamresearch.com

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