Share prices of Lam Research (LRCX 1.23%) shot up more than 6% following the April 23 release of its fiscal 2025 third-quarter earnings (for the three months ended March 30), driven by the company's stronger-than-expected results and guidance that point toward strong demand for its semiconductor manufacturing equipment.So far this year, the stock has been under pressure due to its reliance on China for a large chunk of sales and the turmoil caused by the ongoing tariff war. However, Lam's results and outloo ...

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) recently posted strong third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, helping its shares rise 7% since the April 23 release. Lam Research, a leader in semiconductor fabrication equipment, reported solid financials, surpassing market expectations and reaffirming its position in the industry amid ongoing fluctuations in the semiconductor cycle.The stock has declined 1.1% year to date (YTD) in a highly volatile 2025 market scenario, with positive momentum post earnings showing signs of stab ...

Group 1 - The analyst had a 'Strong Buy' rating on Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) in October 2024, anticipating a recovery in the NAND market driven by a technology upgrade cycle [1] - The investment strategy focuses on companies in niche markets with strong growth potential, solid management, sound capital allocation, and reasonable valuation [1] - The target annual return for the portfolio is set at 15%, with a diversified holding of 15-20 stocks emphasizing risk management and disciplined trading [1]

Lam Research TodayLRCXLam Research$71.42 +0.52 (+0.73%) 52-Week Range$56.32▼$113.00Dividend Yield1.29%P/E Ratio21.70Price Target$92.70Add to WatchlistKnown for being a cyclical industry to begin with, many semiconductor stocks have been down significantly since the summer of 2024. And just as some investors were inching back into technology stocks, DeepSeek and tariffs came in to put a ceiling on chip stocks. But if the recent earnings report from Lam Research Corp. NASDAQ: LRCX means anything, that ceilin ...

Revenue and Income - Revenue for the three months ended March 30, 2025, was $4,720.2 million, an increase of 8% compared to $4,376.0 million for the three months ended December 29, 2024[77]. - Net income for the March 2025 quarter was $1,330.7 million, compared to $1,191.0 million for the December 2024 quarter, reflecting a diluted net income per share increase from $0.92 to $1.03[77]. Gross Margin and Expenses - Gross margin as a percentage of total revenue increased to 49.0% in the March 2025 quarter from 47.4% in the December 2024 quarter, primarily due to favorable changes in customer and product mix[79]. - Gross margin for the quarter ended March 30, 2025, was $2,313.7 million, representing 49.0% of revenue, an increase from 47.4% in the previous quarter[85]. - Research and Development (R&D) expenses for the quarter ended March 30, 2025, were $525.9 million, accounting for 11.1% of revenue, slightly down from 11.3% in the previous quarter[87]. - Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased to $226.0 million in the March 2025 quarter, representing 4.8% of revenue, down from 5.6% in the previous quarter[89]. Revenue Breakdown - Systems revenue for the March 2025 quarter was $3,035.3 million, up from $2,625.6 million in the December 2024 quarter, driven by strengthened investments in the Foundry market segment[83]. - Customer support-related revenue for the March 2025 quarter was $1,684.9 million, slightly down from $1,750.4 million in the December 2024 quarter[83]. Cash and Deferred Revenue - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash decreased to $5.5 billion at the end of the March 2025 quarter from $5.7 billion at the end of the December 2024 quarter, primarily due to $504.0 million in principal payments on debt instruments[80]. - The deferred revenue balance at the end of the March 2025 quarter was $2,010.9 million, a slight decrease from $2,031.6 million at the end of the December 2024 quarter[77]. - Total gross cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balances were $5.5 billion as of March 30, 2025, down from $5.9 billion as of June 30, 2024[102]. Tax and Financial Agreements - The effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 30, 2025, was 13.4%, up from 11.7% in the previous quarter[96]. - The company entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement in January 2025, increasing the unsecured revolving credit facility from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion[109]. Share Repurchases and Cash Flow - The company incurred $2,130.0 million in share repurchases during the nine months ended March 30, 2025[102]. - Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended March 30, 2025, was $3,619.1 million, with net income of $3,638.1 million[103]. - Anticipated cash flows from operations are expected to support operations, investments, and dividends for at least the next twelve months[107]. Employee and Market Outlook - Employee headcount as of March 30, 2025, was approximately 18,600, reflecting an increase in employee-related costs due to seasonality and higher headcount[80]. - The company anticipates strong wafer fabrication equipment spending levels in fiscal year 2025, driven by increases in both memory and non-memory market segments[74]. - The company is positioned to leverage technology inflections in the semiconductor industry, including 3D device scaling and advanced packaging chip integration, to drive sustainable growth[74]. Restructuring Charges - No restructuring charges were recorded during the nine months ended March 30, 2025, compared to $57.1 million in the same period of the prior year[92].

证 券 研 究 报 告 LAM Research（LRCX.O）2025Q1（FY25Q3）点评及业绩说明会纪要 2025Q1 业绩符合预期，先进逻辑&NAND 技 术升级带动全年 WFE 提升 ❖ 事项： 2025 年 4 月 24 日，LAM Research 发布 2025Q1（FY25Q3）季度报告，并召开 业绩说明会，2025Q1 实现营业收入 47.20 亿美元（QoQ+7.86%，YoY+24.43%）； non-GAAP 毛利率 49.0%（QoQ+1.5pct，YoY+1.5pct）。（注：以下全文为日历 年时间） ❖ 评论： 1. 业绩情况：2025Q1 公司实现营收 47.20 亿美元（QoQ+7.86%，YoY+24.43%）， 高于业绩指引中值（46.5±3 亿美元）；non-GAAP 毛利率 49.0%（QoQ+1.5pct， YoY+1.5pct），处于前期业绩指引上限（48.0±1%），non-GAAP 毛利率增长得 益于产品组合优化以及贴近客户制造战略带来的效率提升。 2. 营收结构（分业务部门)：1.设备部门：1）存储业务：内存占比为 43%，低 于 2024Q4 的 50 ...

Megacap tech stocks are in rally mode today, including semiconductor concern Nvidia (NVDA). The shares of sector peers Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:LRCX) and Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:TXN) are also higher after the companies bested top- and bottom-line expectations for the fiscal third and first quarter, respectively.LRCX is up 5.7% to trade at $70.50 at last glance, chipping away at its 20.1% year-to-date deficit. Looking to conquer overhead pressure from the 20-day moving average, the stock is headed for ...

Lam Research (LRCX) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein both top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.LRCX reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings of $1.04 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4%. The bottom line increased 33.3% on a year-over-year basis, primarily driven by strong product demand, technology-driven upgrade cycles, and strategic execution across manufacturing and supply chain operations. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surpr ...

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Ram Ganesh - VP, IR Timothy Archer - President and CEO Douglas Bettinger - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants C.J. Muse - Cantor Fitzgerald Timothy Arcuri - UBS Harlan Sur - JPMorgan Stacy Rasgon - Bernstein Research Krish Sankar - TD Cowen Srinivas Pajjuri - Raymond James Atif Malik - Citi Vivek Arya - Bank of America Securities Blayne Curtis - Jefferies Mehdi Hosseini - SIG Joe Moor ...

Lam Research Corporation March quarter 2025 financial results April 23, 2025 Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements This presentation and the accompanying discussion contain "forward-looking statements" under U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include any statements that are not statements of historical fact. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) anticipated business, balance sheet, cash flow and financial measures and results and relate ...