Company / Operating Cash Flow
Lam Research Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$4.7B
FY2024
5-year range
$2.1B / $5.2B
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-10.2%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#20 of 308
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 308 Information Technology companies, Lam Research is in the top 6% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $786M in FY2017 to $5.2B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.7B in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +17.0%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $2.1B to $4.7B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +13.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +17.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+142.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +17.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2024, operating cash flow decreased 10.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #20 out of 308 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | $4.7B | -10.2% |
| FY2023 | $5.2B | +143.5% |
| FY2022 | $2.1B | -33.0% |
| FY2021 | $3.2B | +19.6% |
| FY2020 | $2.7B | +24.9% |
| FY2019 | $2.1B | +57.5% |
| FY2018 | $1.4B | +71.9% |
| FY2017 | $785.5M | -61.3% |
| FY2016 | $2.0B | +50.3% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026