Lam Research Beats Earnings Estimates and Boosts Guidance

Published 4 hours agoLRCX

Lam Research reported impressive financial results for the quarter ending March 30, 2025, with revenue reaching $4.72 billion, outpacing analysts' expectations of $4.63 billion. The company also posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.04, surpassing the forecasted $1.00.

According to Insider Monkey, Lam Research's gross margin improved significantly to 49.0%, marking a rise of 160 basis points from the previous quarter. Additionally, the company's operating income as a percentage of revenue climbed to 33.1%, reflecting robust operational performance.

Looking ahead, Lam Research provided optimistic guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, forecasting revenue in the range of $4.7 billion to $5.3 billion and an EPS between $1.10 and $1.30, both exceeding Wall Street's expectations. As a result of these strong results and positive outlook, the company's shares rose by 6% in extended trading.

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