Summary
Lam Research Corporation's (LRCX) 2018 10-K filing highlights a robust fiscal year characterized by significant revenue growth, driven by increased customer investments in semiconductor technology and capacity. The company demonstrated strong performance with revenue reaching $11.08 billion, a 38% increase year-over-year, and net income soaring by 40% to $2.38 billion. This growth is attributed to the company's strategic position in key technology inflections within the semiconductor industry, such as 3D device scaling and advanced packaging. Lam Research's operational efficiency also improved, with gross margin as a percentage of revenue increasing to 46.6%. The company continued its commitment to innovation and customer support, as evidenced by a substantial increase in R&D spending. Furthermore, Lam Research actively returned capital to shareholders through a significant share repurchase program and an increasing quarterly dividend, underscoring its financial strength and confidence in future prospects.
Financial Highlights
57 data points| Revenue | $11.08B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.91B |
| Gross Profit | $5.17B |
| R&D Expenses | $1.19B |
| SG&A Expenses | $762.22M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.95B |
| Operating Income | $3.21B |
| Interest Expense | $97.39M |
| Net Income | $2.38B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.47 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.32 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.62B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.81B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased by 38% to $11.08 billion in fiscal year 2018, indicating strong demand for Lam Research's semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- 2Net income grew by 40% to $2.38 billion, demonstrating improved profitability.
- 3Gross margin as a percentage of revenue increased to 46.6%, up from 45.0% in the prior year, reflecting favorable margin mix and higher revenue.
- 4Research and Development (R&D) expenses increased by 15.1% to $1.19 billion, highlighting the company's continued investment in innovation.
- 5The company actively repurchased shares, spending $2.7 billion on treasury stock purchases, and increased its quarterly dividend from $0.45 to $1.10 per share.
- 6International sales represented a substantial majority of revenue (approximately 93%), with Asia, particularly Korea, being the largest regional market.
- 7The company acquired Coventor, Inc. for $137.6 million to bolster its simulation and modeling capabilities.