Lam Research Corp
NASDAQ: LRCX
Stock price
263.66 USD
(+298.28%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 458
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10Y return: 3,212.3%
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61.1
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Market cap $
$ 329,251
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Price / Book TTM
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Total return (price & dividends)
298.3 %
303.6 %
3,212.3 %
Free cash flow per share growth
30.2 %
225.3 %
1,165.3 %
Earnings per share growth
43.1 %
174.8 %
1,021.6 %
Founded: 1,980
Employees: 17,700
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q2 (Jan 28, 2026)
1) Strategic Overview and Leadership Insights
- Lam Research ended 2025 with record revenues exceeding $20 billion, marking a 27% YoY increase.
- The company aims to double revenue and profit over the next five years, driven by strong semiconductor demand, particularly in AI applications.
- Lam's market share in wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) has grown to the mid-thirties percent range, with a goal of reaching the high thirties.
- The company is focusing on expanding its manufacturing and R&D capabilities to meet increasing customer demand and technological transitions.
2) Financial and Segment Results
- Q2 2026 revenue reached a record $5.34 billion, exceeding guidance and marking the tenth consecutive quarter of revenue growth.
- Gross margin for the quarter was 49.7%, operating margin was 34.3%, and diluted EPS was $1.27, all exceeding the high end of guidance.
- Foundry accounted for 59% of systems revenue, while memory contributed 34%, with DRAM revenue growing to 23% of systems revenue.
- The customer support business group (CSBG) generated approximately $2 billion in revenue, up 12% sequentially.
3) Challenges and Headwinds
- The semiconductor industry faces constraints due to a shortage of clean room space, impacting capacity expansion and WFE growth.
- Lam expects WFE to be weighted towards the second half of 2026, with ongoing challenges in clean room availability affecting overall growth.
- Customer mix is anticipated to be less favorable in the March quarter, potentially impacting gross margins.
4) Operational and Product Plans
- Lam has launched new products, including the Aqara conductor etch system, which has doubled its installed base over the past year.
- The company is investing in automated warehouses and expanding its manufacturing capacity to enhance operational efficiency.
- Advanced packaging and high bandwidth memory (HBM) are expected to drive significant growth, with advanced packaging projected to grow over 40% in 2026.
- Lam's focus on equipment intelligence solutions and predictive maintenance aims to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
5) Guidance and Outlook
- For Q3 2026, Lam expects revenue of $5.7 billion (±$300 million) and gross margin of 49% (±1%).
- The company anticipates continued growth across all segments, with a strong focus on AI-driven markets and technology transitions.
- There is a need for further clarity on the impact of clean room space constraints on future WFE growth, which remains a concern for the industry.
Bottom line: Lam Research is well-positioned for continued growth in 2026, driven by strong demand in AI and advanced technologies, despite facing challenges related to clean room space and customer mix. The company's strategic investments and product innovations are expected to enhance its market share and profitability, making it a compelling opportunity for shareholders.
Lam Research Corp — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap
Lam Research Corp is a company. Founded in 1980. As of April 13, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $329250961860 with a current stock price of $263.66.