NASDAQ$LRCX

Lam Research Corp · Q4 2022 earnings

Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Lam Research achieved record revenue and EPS in Q4 2022, navigating a supply-constrained environment.

Lam Research reported revenue of $4.64 billion and GAAP EPS of $8.74 for the quarter ended June 26, 2022. The company's performance was driven by solid operational execution, technology leadership, and a robust installed base business.

  • Revenue reached $4.64 billion.
  • GAAP gross margin was 45.3%, with GAAP operating income at 31.9% of revenue, and GAAP diluted EPS of $8.74.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 45.2%, non-GAAP operating income was 31.5% of revenue, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $8.83.
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $3.9 billion.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$4.64B

Previous: $4.15B+11.8%
EPS (adj)

$0.88

Previous: $0.81+9.1%
Net Income

$1.21B

Previous: $1.14B+5.6%
Operating Income

$1.48B

Previous: $1.32B+12.4%
Gross Profit

$2.1B

Previous: $1.92B+9.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$3.52B

Previous: $4.42B-20.3%
Total Assets

$17.2B

Previous: $15.9B+8.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$69.6M

Previous: $56.3M+23.6%

Revenue & EPS history

Lam Research · Revenue · Quarterly

$4.64B

Q4 2022+11.8%vs Q4 2021
Beat estimate in 12 of 15 quarters(80%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Lam Research · $3.01B total across 1 segment · Q4 2022

  • Systems
    $3.01B+8.8%

Forward guidance

For the quarter ended September 25, 2022, Lam is providing revenue guidance of $4.9 billion +/- $300 million and net income per diluted share of $9.48 +/- $0.75.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue: $4.9 Billion +/- $300 Million
  • Gross margin as a percentage of revenue: 45.0% +/- 1%
  • Operating income as a percentage of revenue: 31.4% +/- 1%
  • Net income per diluted share: $9.48 +/- $0.75
  • Diluted share count: 137 Million

Headwinds

  • Supply chain disruptions may limit ability to meet demand.
  • Supply chain cost increases and other inflationary pressures may impact profitability.
  • Trade regulations, export controls, trade disputes, and other geopolitical tensions may inhibit ability to sell products.
  • Business, political and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy may deteriorate or change.
  • The actions of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations.

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 Q4 2022

Historical avgQ4 2022

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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