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Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:LRCX)

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Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

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Lam Research Corp., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Mar 30, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 Sep 29, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 24, 2023 Sep 24, 2023 Jun 25, 2023 Mar 26, 2023 Dec 25, 2022 Sep 25, 2022 Jun 26, 2022 Mar 27, 2022 Dec 26, 2021 Sep 26, 2021 Jun 27, 2021 Mar 28, 2021 Dec 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Jun 28, 2020 Mar 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2019 Sep 29, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 23, 2018 Sep 23, 2018
Net income
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Equity-based compensation expense
Other, net
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Capital expenditures and intangible assets
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sales securities
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
Other, net
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Principal payments on debt, including finance lease obligations and payments for debt issuance costs
Net proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility
Repayment of borrowings on revolving credit facility
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs
Treasury stock purchases, including excise tax payments
Dividends paid
Reissuance of treasury stock related to employee stock purchase plan
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net issuance costs
Other, net
Net cash used for financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-24), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-25), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-23), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-09-23).


Net Income
Net income demonstrates an overall upward trend from September 2018 through June 2024, with cyclical quarterly fluctuations. Notable peaks occur around early 2021 and late 2022, followed by a decline in early 2023 but a recovery towards mid-2024. This indicates a generally improving profitability trend with some short-term variability.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses remain relatively stable over the period, with minor increases reflecting steady investment in fixed assets and intangible assets. The values fluctuate mildly but show no significant spikes or declines, suggesting consistent capital usage.
Deferred Income Taxes
The balance of deferred income taxes exhibits substantial volatility, with alternating positive and negative values indicating shifts in tax timing differences. Large negative values at several points suggest significant tax asset recognition or liabilities being reversed, contributing to earnings variability.
Equity-Based Compensation Expense
Equity-based compensation exhibits a steady increase over time, nearly doubling from 2018 to 2024. This trend reflects an increasing reliance on equity incentives, possibly to retain key personnel or align employee interests with company performance.
Other, Net (Operating)
This category fluctuates widely with both positive and negative values, indicating irregular gains or charges that likely represent one-time or non-recurring items. The lack of a clear trend suggests these items have a limited impact on ongoing operations.
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
Changes in working capital components display pronounced volatility with significant positive and negative swings. Large negative movements in late 2019 and early 2021 indicate outflows, while substantial inflows in other periods suggest dynamic management of operational liquidity.
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
This line item shows high volatility similar to working capital changes, reflecting adjustments such as non-cash expenses and changes in provisions. Periodic large negative adjustments offsetting net income point to episodic accounting reconciliations influencing operating cash flows.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Operating cash flows generally present an upward trend despite noticeable fluctuations. Several quarters, especially in 2021 and 2023, register strong operating cash inflows, reflecting efficient cash generation from core business activities even when net income fluctuates.
Capital Expenditures and Intangible Assets
Capital expenditures consistently show negative outflows, indicative of ongoing investment in property, plant, equipment, and intangibles. The magnitude of expenditures increases moderately over time, peaking in later periods, aligning with growth or modernization strategies.
Business Acquisitions
Business acquisitions are sparse and material only in late 2022, characterized by a sizable outflow. This suggests strategic expansion or portfolio adjustment during this period.
Purchases and Proceeds of Available-for-Sale Securities
The company aggressively invests in available-for-sale securities at times, shown by large purchases early in the period. Sales and maturities also occur regularly, reflecting active management of investment portfolios with fluctuating cash positions.
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities
Investing cash flows show significant swings, with large outflows usually associated with capital expenditures, securities purchases, and acquisitions. Some quarters report positive investing cash flows, likely due to proceeds from asset sales or maturities, indicating a balance between investment and liquidity management.
Principal Payments on Debt and Financing Activities
Debt repayment and financing activities are marked by large, irregular movements. Significant debt repayment occurs in specific quarters, alongside issuance of long-term debt in early periods, reflecting active debt management. Treasury stock purchases and dividends represent consistent and substantial cash outflows, contributing to net cash used in financing activities.
Net Cash Used for Financing Activities
Financing cash flows predominantly represent a cash outflow trend, driven chiefly by treasury stock repurchases and dividend payments. Occasional positive inflows reflect debt or equity issuances but are insufficient to offset outflows, suggesting a net distribution of capital to shareholders and debt reduction over time.
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
Foreign exchange impacts on cash balances fluctuate both positively and negatively without a discernible pattern, indicating varying currency translation effects on cash and equivalents consistent with multinational operations.
Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
The net change in cash exhibits considerable volatility with alternating large increases and decreases. Positive cash changes often coincide with strong operating cash flows and asset liquidations, while negative changes align with substantial investing and financing outflows. The pattern underscores the dynamic cash management environment responding to operational needs and strategic decisions.