NASDAQ$LRCX
Lam Research Corp · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Lam Research's financial performance in Q1 2023 reflected record revenue and strong overall execution amidst easing supply chain conditions.
Lam Research reported record revenue of $5.07 billion in the September quarter. The company's performance was driven by solid execution and easing supply chain conditions. While anticipating weaker wafer fabrication equipment spending in 2023, Lam Research remains confident in its technology leadership and ability to manage through downturns.
- Revenue reached $5.07 billion.
- U.S. GAAP gross margin was 46.1%, with U.S. GAAP operating income at 33.5% of revenue, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $10.39.
- Non-GAAP gross margin stood at 46.0%, non-GAAP operating income was 33.3% of revenue, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $10.42.
- Cash and cash equivalents increased to $4.6 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lam Research · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.07B
Revenue by segment
Lam Research · $3.18B total across 1 segment · Q1 2023
- Systems$3.18B+8.8%100.0%
Forward guidance
For the quarter ended December 25, 2022, Lam is providing revenue guidance of $5.1 Billion +/-$300 Million, gross margin as a percentage of revenue of 44.5%+/-1%, operating income as a percentage of revenue of 31.5%+/-1%, and net income per diluted share of $9.98+/-$0.75.
Tailwinds
- Revenue guidance of $5.1 Billion +/-$300 Million.
- Gross margin as a percentage of revenue of 44.5%+/-1%.
- Operating income as a percentage of revenue of 31.5%+/-1%.
- Net income per diluted share of $9.98+/-$0.75.
- Diluted share count of 136 Million.
Headwinds
- Guidance does not incorporate the potential impact of any business combinations, asset acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring, balance sheet valuation adjustments, financing arrangements, other investments, or other significant arrangements that may be completed or recognized after 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 as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $1 million.
- Operating income as a percentage of revenue - amortization related to intangible assets acquired through business combinations, $3 million.
- Net income per diluted share - amortization related to intangible assets acquired though business combinations, $3 million; amortization of note discounts, $1 million; and associated tax benefit for non-GAAP items ($1 million); totaling $3 million.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023
+2.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.5%
Avg return
30 days after
64%
43 / 67 earnings
Positive
+15.2%
Q2 2019
Best reaction
-8.2%
Q2 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -1.6% | -5.4% | +15.0% | |
| Q2 2026 | +0.0% | -15.5% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2026 | +2.2% | +10.2% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +6.2% | +6.2% | +21.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | +7.4% | +6.3% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.9% | +3.4% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.9% | -9.9% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.6% | +4.7% | +9.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +4.2% | +1.9% | +11.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.4% | -7.7% | +7.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +8.0% | +10.5% | +1.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.3% | +3.8% | +18.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.1% | -1.8% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +10.5% | +16.1% | +41.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +8.4% | +12.4% | +1.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -2.0% | -0.6% | -1.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.6% | +0.3% | -2.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.7% | -3.3% | +12.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -0.5% | +3.1% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.2% | +4.9% | +0.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -8.2% | -9.3% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.5% | -4.4% | +19.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +8.5% | +9.3% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +8.4% | +8.5% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.1% | +2.2% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +13.1% | +19.7% | +11.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.6% | -8.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.3% | +5.8% | -6.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +15.2% | +18.7% | +28.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.3% | +1.9% | +2.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +10.0% | +10.3% | -0.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.1% | -5.7% | -0.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -7.3% | -8.9% | -10.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.2% | +6.7% | +10.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.2% | -3.0% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.0% | +9.9% | +17.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.3% | +1.2% | +3.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.6% | -0.5% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.6% | -0.9% | +2.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +10.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +7.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +4.6% | — | — |
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