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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: Sep 28, 2025 Jun 29, 2025 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
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
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: 2025-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 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).


Net income
The net income shows a general upward trend from late 2019 through 2022, reaching successive peaks around 2021 and 2022. However, a noticeable decline occurs in early 2023, with values dropping sharply before gradually recovering towards late 2023 and into 2024, reaching new highs in mid-2025.
Depreciation and amortization
This expense category increases steadily over the observed period, reflecting ongoing capital investment and asset utilization. Minor fluctuations occur but the trend remains upward, signaling a consistent investment in long-term assets.
Deferred income taxes
The deferred tax line is highly volatile, fluctuating between positive and significant negative values. This indicates varying tax timing differences and potentially differing tax strategies or regulations impacting the company’s tax obligations.
Equity-based compensation expense
Compensation expense escalates gradually with minor fluctuations, indicating an increasing reliance on equity incentives as part of employee remuneration, consistent with trends in stock-based compensation.
Other, net (operating activities)
“Other, net” demonstrates considerable volatility, with several sharp reversals from positive to negative and vice versa. The inconsistency suggests irregular or one-time items affecting operating cash flows.
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
There is significant variability, with some quarters reflecting large inflows and others showing major outflows. This volatility highlights shifts in working capital management, inventory levels, receivables, or payables that impact operating cash flow on a cyclical basis.
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Adjustments fluctuate widely, contributing to the volatility in operating cash flows. The shifts coincide with movements in non-cash items and changes in working capital, affecting the reconciliation between accrual earnings and actual cash generation.
Net cash provided by operating activities
Operating cash flow displays cyclical variations but generally expands over time, peaking multiple times during the period observed. Despite temporary downturns, the company consistently generates substantial operational liquidity.
Capital expenditures and intangible assets
Capital spending is consistently negative, reflecting sustained investment in property, plant, equipment, and intangibles. Periods of more intense outlays correspond with growth phases or modernization efforts, although spending fluctuates in magnitude.
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
A notable one-time acquisition expense is recorded in the middle of the period, impacting investing cash flow. Outside this event, acquisitions do not appear to be a recurring cash activity.
Purchases and proceeds of available-for-sale securities
Purchases of securities show large, irregular cash outflows early in the timeline, which drop off in later periods. Proceeds from maturities and sales exhibit variable inflows, aligning with portfolio management activities aimed at liquidity or investment return optimization.
Other, net (investing activities)
Similar to operating "Other, net," this category shows volatile inflows and outflows, indicating irregular investing cash flow components not otherwise categorized.
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Investing cash flow exhibits alternating periods of positive and negative flows, consistent with acquisition, capital expenditure, and investment activities. The pattern reflects a balance between investment outlays and liquidity generated from disposals or maturities of securities.
Principal payments and borrowings on debt
Debt-related cash flows are marked by sporadic, large borrowings and repayments, including significant issuance of long-term debt and distributions through revolving credit facilities. These activities suggest active debt management and refinancing efforts over time.
Treasury stock purchases
Purchases of treasury stock are substantial and chronic throughout the period, indicating ongoing share repurchase programs aimed at capital return or stock price support.
Dividends paid
Dividend payments are stable and growing modestly over time, pointing toward a steady policy of returning earnings to shareholders with incremental increases.
Reissuance of treasury stock related to employee stock purchase plans
Reissuance activities show periodic increases, which partially offset treasury stock holdings and provide shares for employee compensation programs.
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Issuance of common stock is relatively minor and inconsistent but indicates occasional capital raising or employee-related equity issuances.
Other, net (financing activities)
This line exhibits fluctuating, generally modest cash flows that reflect miscellaneous financing cash sources or uses.
Net cash used for financing activities
Financing cash flows are predominantly negative across periods, driven by share repurchases, dividend payments, and debt repayments, with occasional positive inflows related to borrowings or equity issuance. The trend implies a financing strategy focused on capital return rather than accumulation.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
The effect of currency fluctuations introduces variable impacts on cash balances, sometimes significantly positive or negative. Such volatility reflects exposure to foreign exchange risk and changes in international operations or treasury management.
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
This metric varies widely across quarters, aligning with the combined effects of operating, investing, and financing activities alongside currency impacts. The fluctuations show periods of cash accumulation as well as drawdowns, generally ending with positive net increases toward the end of the observed timeline.