AI Boom Creates "Golden Cycle" for Semiconductor Equipment! Lam Research (LRCX.US) Q4 Results and Q1 Guidance Both Exceed Expectations
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer Lam Research reported better-than-expected results for the fourth fiscal quarter and provided a positive outlook for the first fiscal quarter, driving its stock price higher in after-hours U.S. trading on Wednesday.
According to Zhitong Finance APP, semiconductor equipment manufacturer Lam Research (LRCX.US) announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and first-quarter guidance, driving its stock price up more than 8% in after-hours US trading on Wednesday.
The financial report shows that for the fourth quarter ended June 28, Lam Research’s revenue increased by 30% year-on-year to $6.72 billion, above analysts’ average expectation of $6.66 billion; adjusted earnings per share were $1.82, also beating the average analyst estimate of $1.69.
The company’s CEO, Tim Archer, said: “As demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the semiconductor industry, Lam Research achieved record revenue, operating margin, and earnings per share performance in the June quarter.” He added, “Our strategic investments and technological leadership are helping customers address increasing manufacturing complexity and are driving Lam Research to outperform the industry for a third consecutive year through 2026.”
It is reported that Lam Research focuses on etching, cleaning, patterning, and critical thin film processes in the semiconductor equipment sector, especially the high-aspect-ratio (HAR) etching/deposition and related process capabilities required for 3D NAND storage. AI-related investments driven by major technology companies are stimulating demand for advanced chips and boosting investment growth in semiconductor equipment used to manufacture these chips. Lam Research is clearly benefiting from this.
Looking ahead, Lam Research expects revenue to reach $8.1 billion in the first quarter ending September 27, well above the average analyst estimate of $7.17 billion; adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $2.15, also higher than the analyst average of $1.84.
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