The chart below shows how LRCX performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, LRCX sees a +3.25% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.59% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.98%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Quarterly Performance: Lamb posted a strong September quarter with revenues and earnings per share higher than the midpoint and profitability above the high-end of the guided ranges.
Fifth Quarter Revenue Growth: These results mark the fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth for the company.
Quarterly Revenue Increase: Our revenue for the September quarter was $4.17 billion, which was an increase of 8% from the prior quarter.
Deferred Revenue Increase: Our deferred revenue balance at the end of the quarter was $2.05 billion, an increase of $495 million from the June quarter.
Strong Quarterly Performance: We delivered strong results in the September 2024 quarter, with revenue and earnings per share coming in above the midpoint of our guided range.
Negative
Quarterly Revenue Increase: The revenue for the September quarter was $4.17 billion, which was an increase of 8% from the prior quarter. Our deferred revenue balance at the end of the quarter was $2.05 billion, an increase of $495 million from the June quarter. This grew mainly due to customer advanced payments.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses for September were $722 million, up from the prior quarter amount of $689 million. The increase was partly due to growth in program spending, as well as higher incentive compensation tied to the company's increased profitability outlook.
Earnings Per Share Increase: The diluted earnings per share was $0.86, above the midpoint of our guided range. The diluted share count was approximately 1.3 billion shares, which was a reduction from the June quarter.
Non-GAAP Tax Rate Outlook: Our non-GAAP tax rate for the quarter was 13.8%, generally within range of our expectations. Our estimate is for the tax rate to continue to be in the low-to-mid-teens range in the near term.
Other Income Decrease: Our other income and expense for the September quarter came in at $13 million in income, compared with $19 million in income in the June quarter. The decrease in OI & E was primarily due to foreign exchange fluctuations.
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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