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 March 31, 2024 was $3.794B, a slight increase from $3.870B in the same quarter last year, but a decrease from $3.758B in the previous quarter. This indicates a mixed performance with a slight YoY growth but a sequential decline.
Gross margin increased to $1.801B in the current quarter, up from $1.606B last year and $1.757B in the prior quarter. This improvement is attributed to favorable product mix and improved factory efficiencies.
Net income increased to $965.8M, up from $814.0M last year, but remains relatively flat compared to $954.3M in the previous quarter. This indicates a positive YoY growth, but a lack of sequential growth.