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Lam Research (LRCX) Q1 FY27 earnings call

Earnings call· Sep 2026 (Q1 FY27)· Information Technology· Oct 21, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Lam Research delivered a record-breaking quarter, driven by strong demand for semiconductors fueled by AI and increasing device complexity. The company achieved new highs in revenue, profitability, and EPS, demonstrating robust operational execution and product portfolio strength. Despite navigating some near-term supply chain constraints and anticipating a shift in geographic revenue mix, Lam Research is positioned for continued outperformance in an expanding WFE market, with strategic investments in advanced patterning, backside power, and panel-level packaging.

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LRCX operating KPIs by quarter

LRCX operating KPIs stated on its earnings calls, by fiscal quarter
KPI Mar 2025 Q3 FY25 Jun 2025 Q4 FY25 Sep 2025 Q1 FY26 Dec 2025 Q2 FY26 Mar 2026 Q3 FY26 Jun 2026 Q4 FY26This call Sep 2026 Q1 FY27Change vs prior quarter
Employees
~18.6K We ended the March quarter with approximately 18,600 regular full-time employees, which was an increase of approximately 300 people from the prior quarter. Source: earnings call transcript
~19K We ended the June quarter with approximately 19,000 regular full-time employees, which was an increase of approximately 400 people from the prior quarter. Source: earnings call transcript
~19.4K We ended the September quarter with approximately 19,400 regular full-time employees, which was an increase of approximately 400 people from the prior quarter. Source: earnings call transcript
~19.7K We ended the December quarter with approximately 19,700 regular full-time employees, which was an increase of approximately 300 people from the prior quarter. Source: earnings call transcript
~20.6K We ended the March quarter with approximately 20,600 regular full-time employees, which was an increase of approximately 900 people from the prior quarter. Source: earnings call transcript
~22.4K We ended the June quarter with approximately 22,400 regular full-time employees, which was an increase of approximately 1,800 people from the prior quarter. Source: earnings call transcript
~24.3K We ended the September quarter with approximately 24,300 regular full-time employees, which was a growth of approximately 1,900 people from the prior quarter. Source: earnings call transcript
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