Lam Research Reports Better-Than-Expected Q3 Results
Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann
Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) reported Q3 financial results surpassing analyst expectations with earnings of $7.79 per share and sales of $3.793 billion. Cash balances increased to $5.7 billion, attributed to strong operating cash flow and offset by share repurchases and dividends. CEO Tim Archer highlighted Lam's strong start to 2024, emphasizing its positioning for future opportunities in semiconductor scaling for AI transformation. LRCX shares rose 0.58% in after-hours trading.
April 24, 2024 | 8:25 pm
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Lam Research exceeded Q3 earnings and sales expectations, with a positive outlook from the CEO and an after-hours stock price increase.
The positive earnings report and sales figures, coupled with the CEO's optimistic outlook and the immediate after-hours stock price increase, suggest a short-term bullish impact on LRCX shares. The company's financial health, indicated by increased cash balances and strategic investments in share repurchases and dividends, further supports this positive outlook.
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