Cash on Hand for Lam Research (LRCX)
According to Lam Research's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $4.75B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
LRCX
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Latest period
$4.75B
YoY change
+9.3%
5Y CAGR
-1.0%
Peak year (2016)
$6.83B
Latest annual
$6.39B
Cash on Hand history chart for Lam Research (LRCX) from 1986 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Lam Research (LRCX) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.39B | +9.3% | ||
| 2024 | $5.85B | +8.8% | ||
| 2023 | $5.37B | +46.9% | ||
| 2022 | $3.66B | -36.2% | ||
| 2021 | $5.73B | -14.6% | ||
| 2020 | $6.71B | +23.6% | ||
| 2019 | $5.43B | +9.7% | ||
| 2018 | $4.95B | -18.1% | ||
| 2017 | $6.04B | -11.5% | ||
| 2016 | $6.83B | +67.5% | ||
| 2015 | $4.08B | +33.0% | ||
| 2014 | $3.07B | +22.8% | ||
| 2013 | $2.50B | -12.8% | ||
| 2012 | $2.86B | +34.9% | ||
| 2011 | $2.12B | +156.8% | ||
| 2010 | $826.46M | +42.6% | ||
| 2009 | $579.39M | -45.3% | ||
| 2008 | $1.06B | +57.9% | ||
| 2007 | $670.69M | -36.1% | ||
| 2006 | $1.05B | +29.8% | ||
| 2005 | $809.25M | +88.4% | ||
| 2004 | $429.47M | -15.4% | ||
| 2003 | $507.41M | -42.0% | ||
| 2002 | $874.21M | +1.1% | ||
| 2001 | $864.56M | +132.6% | ||
| 2000 | $371.72M | +19.2% | ||
| 1999 | $311.80M | -21.5% | ||
| 1998 | $397.16M | +141.8% | ||
| 1997 | $164.25M | +25.9% | ||
| 1996 | $130.48M | +29.2% | ||
| 1995 | $101.01M | +319.1% | ||
| 1994 | $24.10M | -64.2% | ||
| 1993 | $67.30M | +160.9% | ||
| 1992 | $25.80M | +113.2% | ||
| 1991 | $12.10M | -22.4% | ||
| 1990 | $15.60M | +6.8% | ||
| 1989 | $14.60M | +23.7% | ||
| 1988 | $11.80M | -54.1% | ||
| 1987 | $25.70M | +9.8% | ||
| 1986 | $23.40M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Lam Research's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for Lam Research (LRCX) came in at $6.39B – grew 9.3% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Lam Research cash and short-term investments delivered a -1.0% annualised rate; sustaining 3 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Between 2016 and 2025, Lam Research cash and short-term investments declined 6.4%, falling from $6.83B to $6.39B.
2016 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $6.83B, with the historical low of $11.80M recorded in 1988.
Within Technology, Lam Research (LRCX) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for cash and short-term investments is $35.44B.
Lam Research Cash on Hand by Year
Lam Research Cash on Hand 2025: $6.39B
Lam Research cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $6.39B, grew 9.3% from 2024.
Lam Research Cash on Hand 2024: $5.85B
Lam Research cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $5.85B, grew 8.8% from 2023.
Lam Research Cash on Hand 2023: $5.37B
Lam Research cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $5.37B, surged 46.9% from 2022.
Lam Research Cash on Hand 2022: $3.66B
Lam Research cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $3.66B, plunged 36.2% below 2021.
Lam Research Cash on Hand 2021: $5.73B
Lam Research cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $5.73B.
See more financial history for Lam Research (LRCX).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Lam Research, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lam Research's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Lam Research (LRCX) is $4.75B (period ending March 29, 2026).
How has Lam Research cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Lam Research (LRCX) cash and short-term investments changed +9.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lam Research cash and short-term investments?
- Lam Research (LRCX) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -1.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lam Research cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Lam Research cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $6.83B in 2016.
What was Lam Research cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Lam Research (LRCX) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $5.85B.
What was Lam Research cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Lam Research (LRCX) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $6.39B.
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