Company / Free Cash Flow
Lam Research Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$4.3B
FY2024
5-year range
$1.9B / $4.7B
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-9.0%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#17 of 294
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 294 Information Technology companies, Lam Research is in the top 6% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $587M in FY2017 to $4.7B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.3B in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +17.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $1.9B to $4.3B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +14.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +17.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+203.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +17.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2024, free cash flow decreased 9.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #17 out of 294 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 1/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Strong profit margin: 29.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | $4.3B | -9.0% |
| FY2023 | $4.7B | +143.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.9B | -33.0% |
| FY2021 | $2.9B | +20.6% |
| FY2020 | $2.4B | +23.9% |
| FY2019 | $1.9B | +63.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.2B | +100.1% |
| FY2017 | $587.2M | -68.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.9B | +59.3% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026