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Mar 31, 2024

Lam Research Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Lam Research reported solid revenue and earnings per share for Q3 2024.

Key Takeaways

Lam Research Corporation reported revenue of $3.79 billion and a GAAP diluted EPS of $7.34 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The company is strengthening its leadership and is well-positioned for future opportunities.

Revenue of $3.79 billion.

U.S. GAAP gross margin of 47.5%, U.S. GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 27.9%, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $7.34.

Non-GAAP gross margin of 48.7%, non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of 30.3%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $7.79.

Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash and investments balances increased slightly to $5.7 billion.

Total Revenue
$3.79B
Previous year: $3.87B
-2.0%
EPS
$0.779
Previous year: $0.699
+11.4%
Gross Profit
$1.8B
Previous year: $1.61B
+12.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.67B
Previous year: $5.31B
+6.9%
Free Cash Flow
$1.28B
Total Assets
$18.3B
Previous year: $19.2B
-5.0%

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Forward Guidance

For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, Lam is providing revenue guidance of $3.8 Billion +/-$300 Million, gross margin as a percentage of revenue of 46.7%+/-1% (U.S. GAAP) and 47.5%+/-1% (Non-GAAP), operating income as a percentage of revenue of 28.3%+/-1% (U.S. GAAP) and 29.5%+/-1% (Non-GAAP), and net income per diluted share of $7.20+/-$0.75 (U.S. GAAP) and $7.50+/-$0.75 (Non-GAAP).

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue: $3.8 Billion +/-$300 Million
  • Gross margin as a percentage of revenue: 46.7%+/-1% (U.S. GAAP)
  • Gross margin as a percentage of revenue: 47.5%+/-1% (Non-GAAP)
  • Operating income as a percentage of revenue: 28.3%+/-1% (U.S. GAAP)
  • Operating income as a percentage of revenue: 29.5%+/-1% (Non-GAAP)

Challenges Ahead

  • Net income per diluted share: $7.20+/-$0.75 (U.S. GAAP)
  • Net income per diluted share: $7.50+/-$0.75 (Non-GAAP)
  • Diluted share count: 131 million
  • Transformational costs impact gross margin
  • Restructuring charges impact gross margin

Revenue & Expenses

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