Sector: Technology|Industry: Semiconductor Equipment & Materials|Market Cap: $98.12B|Employees: 17.4K
Lam Research Corporation is a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, with a strong global presence and core competencies in areas such as nanoscale applications, chemistry, and plasma. The company's primary revenue streams are from the sale of its equipment and related services, which are used by leading semiconductor manufacturers to produce various electronic products. Lam Research's competitive advantages include its technological leadership, strong customer relationships, and a broad range of products and services.
Revenue for the quarter ended December 24, 2023, was $3.76B, down from $5.28B in the same quarter of the previous year, but up from $3.48B in the previous quarter. This indicates a significant year-over-year decline but a positive trend in the short term.
Gross margin for the quarter was $1.76B, down from $2.38B in the same quarter of the previous year, but up slightly from $1.65B in the previous quarter. This indicates a decline in profitability compared to the previous year but a stable trend in the short term.
Net income for the quarter was $954M, down from $1.47B in the same quarter of the previous year, but up from $887M in the previous quarter. This indicates a significant decline in profitability compared to the previous year but a positive trend in the short term.