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Lam Research (LRCX)
NASDAQ:LRCX
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jan 28, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.16Last Year’s EPS
0.91Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 22 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted record revenue and strong demand driven by AI and advanced packaging, alongside significant investments in NAND and DRAM. However, regulatory impacts in China and tariff pressures pose challenges. Overall, the positive aspects of market leadership and demand growth outweigh the regulatory and margin pressures.Company Guidance
Record Revenues and Margins
Lam Research reported record revenues of $5.3 billion for the September quarter with a gross margin of 50.6% and a record operating margin of 35%.
Strong Demand in AI and Advanced Packaging
Lam is seeing robust demand driven by AI data centers and advanced packaging, estimating $8 billion of WFE spending for every $100 billion in data center investment.
NAND and DRAM Investments
The company anticipates continued strength in NAND upgrades, projecting $40 billion in WFE spending over several years, and strong DRAM investments driven by AI demand.
Product Differentiation and Market Leadership
Lam's products, like the Ether Dry Resist EUV patterning solution and ALD tools, are securing significant wins across multiple nodes and applications, reinforcing their market leadership.
Shareholder Returns and Financial Health
Lam returned approximately $990 million to shareholders through share buybacks and paid $292 million in dividends in the quarter, maintaining a strong cash position of $6.7 billion.
LRCX Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
LRCX Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jul 30, 2025 | $98.89 | $94.65 | -4.29% |
Apr 23, 2025 | $66.43 | $70.58 | +6.25% |
Jan 29, 2025 | $74.59 | $80.13 | +7.43% |
Oct 23, 2024 | $72.10 | $75.77 | +5.09% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Lam Research (LRCX) report earnings?
Lam Research (LRCX) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 28, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Lam Research (LRCX) earnings time?
Lam Research (LRCX) earnings time is at Jan 28, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is LRCX EPS forecast?
LRCX EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.16.
