Lam Research Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 27, 2026

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

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:

The following table presents revenue disaggregated between systems and customer support-related revenue:

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: 

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.

Lam Research Corporation Contacts:
Ram Ganesh, Investor Relations, phone: 510-572-1615, e-mail: [email protected]

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