LRCX · Lam Research Corp

Q1 2027 · ended Sep 27, 2026 · vs Q1 2026
Earnings report
Revenue $8.22B ▲ +54.4% — 3rd straight Q1 of growth
Net Income $2.75B ▲ +75.5% — 3rd straight Q1 of growth
EPS $2.20 ▲ +77.4%
Profitability & Cash Flow
Pro Op Cash Flow · Net Margin · Gross Margin · Op Margin
Capital Returns
Pro Buybacks · Dividends · Stock-based comp · Share change
Balance Sheet
Pro Cash & equivalents · Long-term debt

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Pro 1 filing event since prior earnings

Lam Research Corp (LRCX) reported Q1 2027 earnings on October 21, 2026. Revenue was $8.22B, up 54.4% year-over-year — its 3rd straight Q1 of growth. Net income was $2.75B (up 75.5%) and EPS was $2.20 (up 77.4%). LRCX's next report is expected around January 20, 2027 (estimated from its filing history). Source: SEC filing.

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Lam Research Corp is expected to report around January 20, 2027, estimated from its filing history (the exact date is announced by the company). The Earnings Watcher sends a free email alert the day it files.

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Lam Research Corp (LRCX) reported Q1 2027 earnings on October 21, 2026. Revenue was $8.22B, up 54.4% year-over-year — its 3rd straight Q1 of growth. Net income was $2.75B (up 75.5%) and EPS was $2.20 (up 77.4%).

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The full earnings release, as filed with the SEC on October 21, 2026, is available on this page below the summary.

Earnings Report
Filed October 21, 2026
Document

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        
Lam Research Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 27, 2026
FREMONT, Calif., October 21, 2026 - Lam Research Corporation (the "Company," "Lam," "Lam Research") today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 27, 2026 (the “September 2026 quarter”).
Highlights for the September 2026 quarter were as follows:
•Revenue of $8.22 billion.
•U.S. GAAP gross margin as a percent of revenue of 52.3%, U.S. GAAP operating margin as a percent of revenue of 40.0%, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $2.19.
•Non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of revenue of 52.4%, non-GAAP operating margin as a percent of revenue of 40.2%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.20.
Key Financial Data for the Quarters Ended
September 27, 2026 and June 28, 2026
(in thousands, except per share data, percentages, and basis points) 
U.S. GAAP
September 2026June 2026Change Q/Q
Revenue$8,219,418 $6,722,238 +22%
Gross margin 52.3 %51.7 %+ 60 bps
Operating margin40.0 %37.4 %+ 260 bps
Diluted EPS$2.19 $1.81 + 21%
Non-GAAP
September 2026June 2026Change Q/Q
Revenue$8,219,418 $6,722,238 +22%
Gross margin52.4 %52.0 %+ 40 bps
Operating margin40.2 %38.4 %+ 180 bps
Diluted EPS$2.20 $1.82 + 21%
U.S. GAAP Financial Results
For the September 2026 quarter, revenue was $8.22 billion, gross margin was $4.30 billion, or 52.3% of revenue, operating expenses were $1.02 billion, operating margin was 40.0%, and net income was $2.75 billion, or $2.19 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis. This compares to revenue of $6.72 billion, gross margin of $3.48 billion, or 51.7% of revenue, operating expenses of $965.3 million, operating margin of 37.4%, and net income of $2.28 billion, or $1.81 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 28, 2026 (the “June 2026 quarter”).
Non-GAAP Financial Results
For the September 2026 quarter, non-GAAP gross margin was $4.31 billion, or 52.4% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $1.00 billion, non-GAAP operating margin was 40.2%, and non-GAAP net income was $2.77 billion, or $2.20 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP gross margin of $3.50 billion, or 52.0% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses of $916.4 million, non-GAAP operating margin of 38.4%, and non-GAAP net income of $2.28 billion, or $1.82 per diluted share, for the June 2026 quarter.
“With AI driving higher semiconductor demand and greater device complexity, our focus on operational execution helped Lam deliver record revenue, profit, and earnings per share in the September quarter,” said Tim Archer, Lam Research's President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strategic investments in technology inflections and manufacturing capacity are paying off, strengthening our ability to outgrow the wafer fabrication equipment market as the industry expands.”




Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Results
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balances increased to $7.45 billion at the end of the September 2026 quarter compared to $5.60 billion at the end of the June 2026 quarter. The increase was primarily the result of cash generated from operating activities during the quarter partially offset by cash deployed for capital return activities and capital expenditures.
Deferred revenue at the end of the September 2026 quarter increased to $2.66 billion compared to $2.43 billion as of the end of the June 2026 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 $468.3 million as of September 27, 2026 and $490.2 million as of June 28, 2026.
Revenue
The geographic distribution of revenue during the September 2026 quarter is shown in the following table:
RegionRevenue
China35%
Korea20%
Taiwan18%
Japan9%
United States8%
Southeast Asia6%
Europe4%
The following table presents revenue disaggregated between systems and customer support-related revenue:
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2026
June 28,
2026
September 28,
2025
(in thousands)
Systems revenue$5,732,907 $4,249,848 $3,547,565 
Customer support-related revenue and other2,486,511 2,472,390 1,776,608 
$8,219,418 $6,722,238 $5,324,173 
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 services, spares, upgrades, and non-leading-edge equipment from our Reliant® product line.
Outlook
For the quarter ending December 27, 2026, Lam is providing the following guidance:
U.S. GAAPReconciling ItemsNon-GAAP
Revenue$8.60 Billion+/-$400 Million—$8.60 Billion+/-$400 Million
Gross margin 52.5%+/-1%$2.7 Million52.5%+/-1%
Operating margin40.5%+/-1%$3.0 Million40.5%+/-1%
Net income per diluted share$2.33+/-$0.15$3.3 Million$2.33+/-$0.15
Diluted share count1.253 Billion—1.253 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 items 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 - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations, $2.7 million.

•Operating margin - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations, $3.0 million.




•Net income per diluted share - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations, $3.0 million; amortization of note discounts, $0.5 million; and associated tax benefit for non-GAAP items ($0.2 million); totaling $3.3 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 September 2026 and June 2026 quarters exclude amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain 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. The September 2026 quarter also excludes the net income tax effect of a change in tax law, and the June 2026 quarter excludes workforce optimization charges and the related income tax effect.
Management uses non-GAAP gross margin, operating expense, operating income, operating margin, 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 include, but are not limited to, statements concerning: our outlook and guidance for future financial results, including revenue, gross margin, operating margin, net income per diluted share, and diluted share count; AI-driven semiconductor demand and device complexity; our focus on operational execution; the perceived benefits of our strategic investments; our ability to outgrow the wafer fabrication equipment market as the industry expands; and deferred revenue. These statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause our actual results or outcomes, or the timing of our results or outcomes, to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this press release. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include: our assumptions related to continued expansion of the wafer fabrication equipment market, growth of deposition and etch intensity, and scaling of our operations may prove invalid; business, economic, political, and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy, including wafer fabrication equipment spending or demand related to AI, may deteriorate or change; the actions, performance, or investment levels of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations; customer and product mix, including across market segments and geographical regions, may change; we may be unable to realize the value of our products and technology, successfully commercialize new products and technologies, implement pricing initiatives, or execute on perceived opportunities; we may be unable to achieve anticipated operational, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and scale efficiencies; customer technology transitions, capacity expansions, and fab construction projects may have different timing or be less successful than we expect; we may be unable to manage operating expenses effectively while continuing to invest in research and development, product innovation, customer support, and future growth opportunities; trade regulations, export controls (including entity listings, end use/user controls, technology controls, and foreign direct product rules), tariffs, trade disputes, and other geopolitical developments may inhibit our ability to sell our products or services; supply chain cost increases, tariffs, and other inflationary pressures may continue to impact our profitability; supply chain disruptions or manufacturing capacity constraints may limit our ability to manufacture and sell our products; 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 most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this press release in the context of these risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof and are based on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions about future events. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update the information or statements made in this press 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)
Condensed Consolidated Financial Tables Follow.
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LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data and percentages)
(unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2026
June 28,
2026
September 28,
2025
Revenue$8,219,418 $6,722,238 $5,324,173 
Cost of goods sold3,920,565 3,243,498 2,639,294 
Gross margin4,298,853 3,478,740 2,684,879 
Gross margin as a percent of revenue52.3 %51.7 %50.4 %
Research and development666,398 642,922 576,446 
Selling, general and administrative348,728 322,330 279,345 
Total operating expenses1,015,126 965,252 855,791 
Operating income3,283,727 2,513,488 1,829,088 
Operating margin40.0 %37.4 %34.4 %
Other income (expense), net28,493 41,654 30,074 
Income before income taxes3,312,220 2,555,142 1,859,162 
Income tax expense(559,082)(277,860)(290,502)
Net income$2,753,138 $2,277,282 $1,568,660 
Net income per share:
Basic$2.20 $1.82 $1.24 
Diluted$2.19 $1.81 $1.24 
Number of shares used in per share calculations:
Basic1,250,883 1,251,286 1,264,446 
Diluted1,255,768 1,256,032 1,269,313 
Cash dividend declared per common share$0.33 $0.26 $0.26 
 





 LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
September 27,
2026
June 28,
2026
September 28,
2025
(unaudited)(1)(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$7,437,384 $5,579,171 $6,693,046 
Accounts receivable, net5,658,379 5,339,682 3,633,034 
Inventories4,550,544 4,276,111 4,095,054 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets477,805 415,741 385,580 
Total current assets18,124,112 15,610,705 14,806,714 
Property and equipment, net3,126,029 2,956,472 2,510,531 
Goodwill and intangible assets1,911,547 1,895,859 1,826,950 
Other assets3,191,368 3,066,707 2,756,016 
Total assets$26,353,056 $23,529,743 $21,900,211 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$3,486 $4,073 $754,363 
Other current liabilities7,309,013 5,933,176 5,953,547 
Total current liabilities7,312,499 5,937,249 6,707,910 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations3,731,958 3,730,490 3,729,580 
Income taxes payable684,273 681,197 646,044 
Other long-term liabilities715,852 709,886 623,925 
Total liabilities12,444,582 11,058,822 11,707,459 
Stockholders’ equity (2)13,908,474 12,470,921 10,192,752 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$26,353,056 $23,529,743 $21,900,211 
 
(1)Derived from audited financial statements.
(2)
Common shares issued and outstanding were 1,249,145 as of September 27, 2026, 1,251,278 as of June 28, 2026, and 1,259,176 as of September 28, 2025.
 





 
LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, unaudited)
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2026
June 28,
2026
September 28,
2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income$2,753,138 $2,277,282 $1,568,660 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization122,072 119,642 101,644 
Deferred income taxes(55,300)(175,752)(62,875)
Equity-based compensation expense114,696 103,985 97,241 
Other, net27,633 (8,006)(1,890)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities535,413 (859,923)76,184 
Net cash provided by operating activities3,497,652 1,457,228 1,778,964 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures and intangible assets(257,697)(188,801)(185,121)
Other, net(9,292)45,060 (927)
Net cash used for investing activities(266,989)(143,741)(186,048)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on debt, including finance lease obligations and payments for debt issuance costs(34,489)(1,355)(1,417)
Treasury stock purchases, including excise tax payments(1,024,965)(246,560)(975,791)
Dividends paid(325,402)(325,318)(291,981)
Reissuance of treasury stock related to employee stock purchase plan— 88,780 — 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs4,263 4,426 — 
Other, net(1,786)(282)(12,449)
Net cash used for financing activities(1,382,379)(480,309)(1,281,638)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash4,663 (2,056)(7,059)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash1,852,947 831,122 304,219 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period (1)
5,597,943 4,766,821 6,407,656 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period (1)
$7,450,890 $5,597,943 $6,711,875 

(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
September 27,
2026
June 28,
2026
Revenue$8,219,418 $6,722,238 
Gross margin$4,305,019 $3,497,336 
Gross margin as a percent of revenue52.4 %52.0 %
Operating expenses$1,004,280 $916,420 
Operating income$3,300,739 $2,580,916 
Operating margin40.2 %38.4 %
Net income$2,768,417 $2,279,968 
Net income per diluted share$2.20 $1.82 
Shares used in per share calculation - diluted1,255,768 1,256,032 

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
September 27,
2026
June 28,
2026
U.S. GAAP net income$2,753,138 $2,277,282 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - cost of goods sold2,668 2,668 
Elective deferred compensation ("EDC") related liability valuation increase - cost of goods sold3,498 15,379 
Workforce optimization charges - cost of goods sold— 549 
EDC related liability valuation increase - research and development6,299 27,682 
Workforce optimization charges - research and development— 960 
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations - selling, general and administrative348 348 
EDC related liability valuation increase - selling, general and administrative4,199 18,454 
Workforce optimization charges - selling, general and administrative— 1,388 
Amortization of note discounts - other income (expense), net508 504 
Gain on EDC related asset - other income (expense), net(12,870)(61,325)
Net income tax benefit on non-GAAP items(825)(3,921)
Income tax expense from a change in tax law11,454 — 
Non-GAAP net income$2,768,417 $2,279,968 
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share$2.20 $1.82 
U.S. GAAP net income per diluted share$2.19 $1.81 
U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP number of shares used for per diluted share calculation1,255,768 1,256,032 

 





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
September 27,
2026
June 28,
2026
U.S. GAAP gross margin$4,298,853 $3,478,740 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations2,668 2,668 
EDC related liability valuation increase3,498 15,379 
Workforce optimization charges— 549 
Non-GAAP gross margin$4,305,019 $3,497,336 
U.S. GAAP gross margin as a percent of revenue52.3 %51.7 %
Non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of revenue52.4 %52.0 %
U.S. GAAP operating expenses$1,015,126 $965,252 
Pre-tax non-GAAP items:
Amortization related to intangible assets acquired through certain business combinations(348)(348)
EDC related liability valuation increase(10,498)(46,136)
Workforce optimization charges— (2,348)
Non-GAAP operating expenses$1,004,280 $916,420 
U.S. GAAP operating income$3,283,727 $2,513,488 
Non-GAAP operating income$3,300,739 $2,580,916 
U.S. GAAP operating margin40.0 %37.4 %
Non-GAAP operating margin40.2 %38.4 %
 
Lam Research Corporation Contacts:
Ram Ganesh, Investor Relations, phone: 510-572-1615, e-mail: [email protected]