Lam Research Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 27, 2021

Rhea-AI Summary

Lam Research reported strong financial results for the June 2021 quarter, achieving $4.15 billion in revenue, an 8% increase from the previous quarter. The company recorded a U.S. GAAP gross margin of 46.2% and diluted EPS of $7.98, reflecting an 8% growth in earnings. Non-GAAP results showed a gross margin of 46.5% and diluted EPS of $8.09. For the upcoming September quarter, Lam anticipates revenues of $4.3 billion with a gross margin of 46.0%. The company continues to leverage strong semiconductor demand and advanced technology to maintain market leadership.

Positive

• Revenue growth of 8% quarter-over-quarter, totaling $4.15 billion.
• U.S. GAAP diluted EPS increased by 8% to $7.98.
• Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $8.09, reflecting solid earnings.
• Outlook for September quarter suggests revenue of $4.3 billion, indicating continued growth.

Negative

• U.S. GAAP gross margin slightly decreased by 10 basis points to 46.2%.

FREMONT, Calif., July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lam Research Corporation (the "Company," "Lam," "Lam Research") today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 27, 2021 (the “June 2021 quarter”).

Highlights for the June 2021 quarter were as follows:

• Revenue of $4.15 billion.
• U.S. GAAP gross margin of 46.2%, U.S. GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 31.7%, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $7.98.
• Non-GAAP gross margin of 46.5%, non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 32.6%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $8.09.
  
  

Key Financial Data for the Quarters Ended
June 27, 2021 and March 28, 2021
(in thousands, except per-share data, percentages, and basis points) 

U.S. GAAP
		June 2021				March 2021				Change Q/Q
Revenue		$	4,145,179			$	3,847,654			+8%
Gross margin as percentage of revenue		46.2		%		46.3		%		- 10 bps
Operating income as percentage of revenue		31.7		%		31.1		%		+ 60 bps
Diluted EPS		$	7.98			$	7.41			+8%
Non-GAAP
		June 2021				March 2021				Change Q/Q
Revenue		$	4,145,179			$	3,847,654			+8%
Gross margin as percentage of revenue		46.5		%		46.3		%		+ 20 bps
Operating income as percentage of revenue		32.6		%		31.6		%		+ 100 bps
Diluted EPS		$	8.09			$	7.49			+8%

U.S. GAAP Financial Results

For the June 2021 quarter, revenue was $4,145 million, gross margin was $1,915 million, or 46.2% of revenue, operating expenses were $599 million, operating income was 31.7% of revenue, and net income was $1,145 million, or $7.98 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis. This compares to revenue of $3,848 million, gross margin of $1,780 million, or 46.3% of revenue, operating expenses of $585 million, operating income of 31.1% of revenue, and net income of $1,071 million, or $7.41 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 28, 2021 (the “March 2021 quarter”).

Non-GAAP Financial Results

For the June 2021 quarter, non-GAAP gross margin was $1,926 million, or 46.5% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $574 million, non-GAAP operating income was 32.6% of revenue, and non-GAAP net income was $1,161 million, or $8.09 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP gross margin of $1,783 million, or 46.3% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses of $567 million, non-GAAP operating income of 31.6% of revenue, and non-GAAP net income of $1,084 million, or $7.49 per diluted share, for the March 2021 quarter.

“Lam continued its record performance in the June quarter, capping a fiscal 2021 with more than 45% revenue growth and an increase of over 70% in earnings per share,” said Tim Archer, Lam Research’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The combination of strong semiconductor demand and rising device complexity is driving higher levels of wafer fabrication equipment investment. Our technology differentiation and deep collaboration with customers position Lam to extend our leadership across all market segments.”

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Results

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash and investments balances remained flat at $6.0 billion at the end of the June 2021 quarter compared to the end of the March 2021 quarter. Cash generated from operating activities totaling $1,435.9 million was offset by repayment of $822.0 million of borrowings; $431.3 million of share repurchases, including net share settlement on employee stock-based compensation; and $185.4 million of dividends paid to stockholders.

Revenue

The geographic distribution of revenue during the June 2021 quarter is shown in the following table:

Region	Revenue
China	37%
Korea	30%
Taiwan	13%
Japan	9%
United States	5%
Southeast Asia	3%
Europe	3%

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

	Three Months Ended												Twelve Months Ended
	June 27, 2021				March 28, 2021				June 28, 2020				June 27, 2021				June 28, 2020
	(In thousands)
Systems revenue	$	2,763,877			$	2,545,306			$	1,865,249			$	9,764,845			$	6,625,130
Customer support-related revenue and other	1,381,302				1,302,348				926,615				4,861,305				3,419,606
	$	4,145,179			$	3,847,654			$	2,791,864			$	14,626,150			$	10,044,736

System revenue includes sales of new leading-edge equipment in deposition, etch and clean 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 September 26, 2021, Lam is providing the following guidance:

	U.S. GAAP								Reconciling Items					Non-GAAP
Revenue	$4.3 Billion			+/-	$250 Million				—					$4.3 Billion			+/-	$250 Million
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue		46.0%		+/-		1%			$	1		Million			46.0%		+/-		1%
Operating income as a percentage of revenue		31.7%		+/-		1%			$	13		Million			32.0%		+/-		1%
Net income per diluted share		$8.02		+/-		$0.50			$	12		Million			$8.10		+/-		$0.50
Diluted share count	143 Million								—					143 Million

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, gains or losses on equity investments, other investments, or other significant arrangements that may be completed or realized after the date of this release. 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, $1 million.
• Operating income as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $13 million.
• Net income per diluted share - amortization related to intangible assets acquired though business combinations, $13 million; amortization of note discounts, $1 million; and associated tax benefit for non-GAAP items ($2 million); totaling $12 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 June 2021 and March 2021 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 income tax benefit of non-GAAP items. Additionally, the June 2021 quarter non-GAAP results exclude product rationalization charges.

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 http://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 margins, operating income and net income; the factors affecting wafer fabrication equipment investment or the future levels of such investment; the extent to which our technology is differentiated and the extent to which we will collaborate with customers; and our ability to maintain or extend our leadership across any or all market segments. Some factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include: the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID–19 pandemic (and the related governmental, public health, business and community responses to it), and their impacts on our business, results of operations and financial condition, are evolving and are highly uncertain and unpredictable; business, political and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy may deteriorate or change; supply chain disruptions or manufacturing capacity constraints may limit our ability to manufacture and sell our products; the actions of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations; trade regulations, export controls, trade disputes, and other geopolitical tensions may inhibit our ability to sell our products; and widespread outbreaks of illness 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 28, 2020, and our quarterly reports on Form 10–Q for the fiscal quarters ended September 27, 2020, December 27, 2020 and March 28, 2021. 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. As a trusted, collaborative partner to the world’s leading semiconductor companies, we combine superior systems engineering capability, technology leadership, and unwavering commitment to customer success to accelerate innovation through enhanced device performance. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. 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-F)

Consolidated Financial Tables Follow.

LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data and percentages)

	Three Months Ended															Twelve Months Ended
	June 27, 2021					March 28, 2021					June 28, 2020					June 27, 2021					June 28, 2020
	(unaudited)					(unaudited)					(unaudited)					(unaudited)					(1)
Revenue	$	4,145,179				$	3,847,654				$	2,791,864				$	14,626,150				$	10,044,736
Cost of goods sold	2,229,978					2,067,523					1,511,532					7,820,844					5,436,043
Gross margin	1,915,201					1,780,131					1,280,332					6,805,306					4,608,693
Gross margin as a percent of revenue	46.2			%		46.3			%		45.9			%		46.5			%		45.9			%
Research and development	381,749					381,120					338,810					1,493,408					1,252,412
Selling, general and administrative	217,525					203,703					185,800					829,875					682,479
Total operating expenses	599,274					584,823					524,610					2,323,283					1,934,891
Operating income	1,315,927					1,195,308					755,722					4,482,023					2,673,802
Operating income as a percent of revenue	31.7			%		31.1			%		27.1			%		30.6			%		26.6			%
Other expense, net	(7,166		)			(35,320		)			(7,553		)			(111,219		)			(98,824		)
Income before income taxes	1,308,761					1,159,988					748,169					4,370,804					2,574,978
Income tax expense	(164,104		)			(88,867		)			(51,496		)			(462,346		)			(323,225		)
Net income	$	1,144,657				$	1,071,121				$	696,673				$	3,908,458				$	2,251,753
Net income per share:
Basic	$	8.02				$	7.51				$	4.79				$	27.22				$	15.55
Diluted	$	7.98				$	7.41				$	4.73				$	26.90				$	15.10
Number of shares used in per share calculations:
Basic	142,662					142,676					145,295					143,609					144,814
Diluted	143,514					144,609					147,416					145,320					149,090
Cash dividend declared per common share	$	1.30				$	1.30				$	1.15				$	5.20				$	4.60
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.

LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

	June 27, 2021				March 28, 2021				June 28, 2020
	(unaudited)				(unaudited)				(1)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,418,263			$	3,673,366			$	4,915,172
Investments	1,310,872				2,116,101				1,795,080
Accounts receivable, net	3,026,430				2,809,068				2,097,099
Inventories	2,689,294				2,552,032				1,900,024
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	207,528				171,703				146,160
Total current assets	11,652,387				11,322,270				10,853,535
Property and equipment, net	1,303,479				1,279,836				1,071,499
Restricted cash and investments	252,487				253,460				253,911
Goodwill and intangible assets	1,622,499				1,633,254				1,652,968
Other assets	1,061,300				796,093				727,134
Total assets	$	15,892,152			$	15,284,913			$	14,559,047
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations	$	11,349			$	825,434			$	839,877
Other current liabilities	3,516,518				2,786,899				2,322,565
Total current liabilities	3,527,867				3,612,333				3,162,442
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations	4,990,333				4,991,613				4,970,848
Income taxes payable	948,037				924,629				909,709
Other long-term liabilities	398,727				381,505				332,559
Total liabilities	9,864,964				9,910,080				9,375,558
Temporary equity, convertible notes	—				3,217				10,995
Stockholders’ equity (2)	6,027,188				5,371,616				5,172,494
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	15,892,152			$	15,284,913			$	14,559,047
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.
(2) Common shares issued and outstanding were 142,501 as of June 27, 2021, 142,607 as of March 28, 2021, and 145,331 as of June 28, 2020

LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended															Twelve Months Ended
	June 27, 2021					March 28, 2021					June 28, 2020					June 27, 2021					June 28, 2020
	(unaudited)					(unaudited)					(unaudited)					(unaudited)					(1)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	1,144,657					1,071,121					696,673					3,908,458					2,251,753
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	78,397					79,453					71,083					307,151					268,525
Deferred income taxes	(146,029		)			(1,136		)			(92,293		)			(151,477		)			(17,777		)
Equity-based compensation expense	56,321					55,746					53,153					220,164					189,197
Other, net	(27,786		)			(635		)			(9,493		)			(17,392		)			6,628
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	330,375					(39,469		)			93,925					(678,741		)			(571,875		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,435,935					1,165,080					813,048					3,588,163					2,126,451
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures and intangible assets	(104,622		)			(89,596		)			(50,554		)			(349,096		)			(203,239		)
Net sale (purchase) of available-for-sale securities	799,965					233,529					(354,350		)			464,522					(15,000		)
Other, net	(6,282		)			(27,997		)			(25,305		)			(42,155		)			(25,845		)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	689,061					115,936					(430,209		)			73,271					(244,084		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs	—					—					1,974,651					—					1,974,651
Principal payments on debt	(822,046		)			(16,245		)			(2,948		)			(862,060		)			(667,537		)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	—					—					—					—					1,250,000
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facility	—					—					(1,250,000		)			—					(1,250,000		)
Treasury stock purchases	(431,255		)			(1,094,571		)			(41,017		)			(2,697,704		)			(1,369,649		)
Dividends paid	(185,385		)			(186,551		)			(167,739		)			(726,992		)			(656,838		)
Reissuance of treasury stock related to employee stock purchase plan	56,330					—					46,992					97,764					85,439
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	851					9,626					1,869					24,123					8,084
Other, net	(269		)			(665		)			1,592					(2,113		)			1,920
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	(1,381,774		)			(1,288,406		)			563,400					(4,166,982		)			(623,930		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	702					(5,756		)			7,103					7,215					(2,750		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	743,924					(13,146		)			953,342					(498,333		)			1,255,687
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	3,926,826					3,939,972					4,215,741					5,169,083					3,913,396
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	$	4,670,750				$	3,926,826				$	5,169,083				$	4,670,750				$	5,169,083
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.

                          

Non-GAAP Financial Summary
(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)
(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	June 27, 2021				March 28, 2021
Revenue	$	4,145,179			$	3,847,654
Gross margin	$	1,926,323			$	1,783,209
Gross margin as percentage of revenue	46.5		%		46.3		%
Operating expenses	$	573,707			$	566,507
Operating income	$	1,352,616			$	1,216,702
Operating income as a percentage of revenue	32.6		%		31.6		%
Net income	$	1,161,211			$	1,083,532
Net income per diluted share	$	8.09			$	7.49
Shares used in per share calculation - diluted	143,514				144,609

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited) 

	Three Months Ended
	June 27, 2021					March 28, 2021
U.S. GAAP net income	$	1,144,657				$	1,071,121
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - cost of goods sold	1,092					1,092
Elective deferred compensation ("EDC") related liability valuation increase - cost of goods sold	4,256					1,986
Product rationalization - cost of goods sold	5,774					—
EDC related liability valuation increase - research and development	7,661					3,575
Product rationalization - research and development	426					—
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations -selling, general and administrative	12,357					12,357
EDC related liability valuation increase - selling, general and administrative	5,123					2,384
Amortization of note discounts - other expense, net	923					998
Gain on EDC related asset - other expense, net	(17,184		)			(7,520		)
Net income tax benefit on non-GAAP items	(3,874		)			(2,461		)
Non-GAAP net income	$	1,161,211				$	1,083,532
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share	$	8.09				$	7.49
U.S. GAAP net income per diluted share	$	7.98				$	7.41
U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP number of shares used for per diluted share calculation	143,514					144,609

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
	June 27, 2021					March 28, 2021
U.S. GAAP gross margin	$	1,915,201				$	1,780,131
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations	1,092					1,092
EDC related liability valuation increase	4,256					1,986
Product rationalization	5,774					—
Non-GAAP gross margin	$	1,926,323				$	1,783,209
U.S. GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenue	46.2			%		46.3			%
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percentage of revenue	46.5			%		46.3			%
U.S. GAAP operating expenses	$	599,274				$	584,823
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations	(12,357		)			(12,357		)
EDC related liability valuation increase	(12,784		)			(5,959		)
Product rationalization	(426		)			—
Non-GAAP operating expenses	$	573,707				$	566,507
U.S. GAAP operating income	$	1,315,927				$	1,195,308
Non-GAAP operating income	$	1,352,616				$	1,216,702
U.S. GAAP operating income as percent of revenue	31.7			%		31.1			%
Non-GAAP operating income as a percent of revenue	32.6			%		31.6			%

Lam Research Corporation Contact:

Tina Correia, Investor Relations, phone: 510-572-1615, e-mail: investor.relations@lamresearch.com

FAQ

What were Lam Research's earnings for the June 2021 quarter?

Lam Research reported earnings of $7.98 per diluted share for the June 2021 quarter.

How much revenue did Lam Research generate in the June 2021 quarter?

Lam Research generated $4.15 billion in revenue for the June 2021 quarter.

What is Lam Research's outlook for the September 2021 quarter?

For the September quarter, Lam Research expects revenue of $4.3 billion, with a gross margin of 46.0%.

What was the non-GAAP diluted EPS for Lam Research in June 2021?

The non-GAAP diluted EPS for Lam Research in June 2021 was $8.09.