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Sep 24, 2023

Lam Research Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Reported strong results for the quarter ended September 24, 2023.

Key Takeaways

Lam Research reported revenue of $3.48 billion and a GAAP EPS of $6.66 for the quarter ended September 24, 2023. The company continues to deliver strong results despite a cyclically soft year for wafer fabrication equipment spending.

Revenue of $3.48 billion.

U.S. GAAP gross margin of 47.5%, U.S. GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 29.4%, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $6.66.

Non-GAAP gross margin of 47.9%, non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 30.1%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $6.85.

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash and investments balances decreased to $5.2 billion.

Total Revenue
$3.48B
Previous year: $5.07B
-31.4%
EPS
$0.685
Previous year: $1.04
-34.3%
Gross Profit
$1.65B
Previous year: $2.34B
-29.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.13B
Previous year: $4.26B
+20.4%
Total Assets
$18.5B
Previous year: $18.7B
-1.0%

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Forward Guidance

For the quarter ended December 24, 2023, Lam is providing the following guidance: Revenue $3.7 Billion+/-$300 Million, Gross margin as a percentage of revenue 46.5%+/-1%, Operating income as a percentage of revenue 28.6%+/-1%, Net income per diluted share $6.78+/-$0.75.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue $3.7 Billion+/-$300 Million
  • Gross margin as a percentage of revenue 46.5%+/-1%
  • Operating income as a percentage of revenue 28.6%+/-1%
  • Net income per diluted share $6.78+/-$0.75
  • Diluted share count 132 Million

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential impact of any business combinations
  • Asset acquisitions
  • Divestitures
  • Restructuring
  • Balance sheet valuation adjustments