Summary by Moomoo AI
Lam Research Corporation reported robust financial results for Q1 FY2025 ended September 29, 2024, surpassing expectations. Revenue reached $4.17 billion, an 8% increase from the previous quarter. U.S. GAAP diluted EPS rose 10% to $0.86, while non-GAAP diluted EPS grew 6% to $0.86.The company demonstrated strong operational execution, with U.S. GAAP gross margin improving to 48.0% and operating income as a percentage of revenue increasing to 30.3%. Lam's strategic investments in key technology inflections have positioned it well to outperform WFE growth in 2025 and beyond.For Q2 FY2025, Lam projects revenue of $4.30 billion ±$300 million and diluted EPS of $0.87 ±$0.10 on both a U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP basis. The company's cash position strengthened to $6.1 billion, reflecting robust cash generation from operations.