Free Cash Flow for Lam Research (LRCX)
Free Cash Flow for Lam Research (LRCX): headline value $6.45B · YoY +27.2%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$6.45B
YoY change
+27.2%
5Y CAGR
+23.0%
Peak year (2025)
$5.41B
Latest annual
$5.41B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Lam Research (LRCX) from 1989 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Lam Research (LRCX) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.41B | +27.2% | ||
| 2024 | $4.26B | -9.0% | ||
| 2023 | $4.68B | +83.2% | ||
| 2022 | $2.55B | -21.2% | ||
| 2021 | $3.24B | +68.4% | ||
| 2020 | $1.92B | -33.0% | ||
| 2019 | $2.87B | +20.6% | ||
| 2018 | $2.38B | +27.3% | ||
| 2017 | $1.87B | +59.3% | ||
| 2016 | $1.17B | +100.1% | ||
| 2015 | $587.24M | +2.7% | ||
| 2014 | $571.55M | +2.2% | ||
| 2013 | $559.14M | +42.7% | ||
| 2012 | $391.76M | -48.0% | ||
| 2011 | $753.53M | +139.1% | ||
| 2010 | $315.12M | -357.4% | ||
| 2009 | -$122.41M | -123.8% | ||
| 2008 | $513.52M | -32.7% | ||
| 2007 | $763.59M | +139.7% | ||
| 2006 | $318.61M | -21.0% | ||
| 2005 | $403.08M | +202.8% | ||
| 2004 | $133.12M | +133.6% | ||
| 2003 | $56.98M | +409.7% | ||
| 2002 | $11.18M | -94.3% | ||
| 2001 | $196.89M | +183.3% | ||
| 2000 | $69.49M | -198.7% | ||
| 1999 | -$70.40M | -6882.1% | ||
| 1998 | $1.04M | -97.4% | ||
| 1997 | $40.62M | -201.6% | ||
| 1996 | -$39.98M | -9.8% | ||
| 1995 | -$44.31M | +248.9% | ||
| 1994 | -$12.70M | -46.6% | ||
| 1993 | -$23.80M | +277.8% | ||
| 1992 | -$6.30M | -53.0% | ||
| 1991 | -$13.40M | +127.1% | ||
| 1990 | -$5.90M | -41.6% | ||
| 1989 | -$10.10M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Lam Research's reported cash flow statements (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
The 2025 reading of Lam Research (LRCX) free cash flow is $5.41B – grew 27.2% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Lam Research free cash flow delivered a +23.0% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual free cash flow of $5.41B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was -$122.41M in 2009.
Within Technology, Lam Research (LRCX) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for free cash flow is $49.26B.
Lam Research Free Cash Flow by Year
Lam Research Free Cash Flow 2025: $5.41B
Lam Research free cash flow in 2025 was $5.41B, grew 27.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Lam Research Free Cash Flow 2024: $4.26B
Lam Research free cash flow in 2024 was $4.26B, declined 9.0% below 2023.
Lam Research Free Cash Flow 2023: $4.68B
Lam Research free cash flow in 2023 was $4.68B, surged 83.2% from 2022.
Lam Research Free Cash Flow 2022: $2.55B
Lam Research free cash flow in 2022 was $2.55B, declined 21.2% below 2021.
Lam Research Free Cash Flow 2021: $3.24B
Lam Research free cash flow in 2021 was $3.24B.
See more financial history for Lam Research (LRCX).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Lam Research, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.10T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $98.77B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $96.68B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $71.61B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $26.91B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $10.65B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $6.74B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $1.67B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lam Research's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Lam Research (LRCX) is $6.45B (period ending March 29, 2026).
How has Lam Research free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Lam Research (LRCX) free cash flow changed +27.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Lam Research free cash flow?
Lam Research (LRCX) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +23.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Lam Research free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Lam Research free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $5.41B in 2025.
What was Lam Research free cash flow in 2024?
Lam Research (LRCX) free cash flow in 2024 was $4.26B.
What was Lam Research free cash flow in 2025?
Lam Research (LRCX) free cash flow in 2025 was $5.41B.
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