Operating

Deferred Revenue

Lam Research Deferred Revenue remained flat by 0.0% to $286.94M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 513.7%, from -$69.36M to $286.94M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Revenue shows an upward trend with a 22.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Aug 11, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong future demand and cash collection, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of previously paid obligations.

Detailed definition

Represents the net change in payments received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or...

Peer comparison

Common in long-term contract businesses like LNG; peers with long-term take-or-pay contracts often show significant deferred revenue.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_revenue

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$508.01M$604.57M$163.47M-$277.44M$1.15B
YoY Change+19.0%-73.0%-269.7%+513.7%
Range-$277.44M$1.15B
CAGR+22.6%
Avg YoY Growth+47.5%
Median YoY Growth-27.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lam Research's deferred revenue?
Lam Research (LRCX) reported deferred revenue of $286.94M in Q2 2025.
How has Lam Research's deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Lam Research's deferred revenue increased by 513.7% year-over-year, from -$69.36M to $286.94M.
What is the long-term trend for Lam Research's deferred revenue?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Lam Research's deferred revenue has grown at a 22.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $508.01M to $1.15B.
What does deferred revenue mean?
The net change in cash received from customers for work not yet completed.