Operating

Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital

Lam Research Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital decreased by 148.3% to -$76.18M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 80.3%, from -$386.90M to -$76.18M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Oct 24, 2025

How to read this metric

A positive value indicates cash generation through efficient working capital management, while a negative value indicates cash tied up in operations.

Detailed definition

This metric aggregates changes in working capital components, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payab...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across all sectors; a key indicator of operational efficiency and cash conversion cycle health.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_operating_capital

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q1 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$838.48M$274.47M$246.79M-$600.55M$355.31M$69.54M$79.35M-$769.29M-$386.90M$566.21M$157.70M-$76.18M
QoQ Change-67.3%-10.1%-343.3%+159.2%-80.4%+14.1%<-999%+49.7%+246.3%-72.1%-148.3%
YoY Change-70.6%+29.5%-71.8%+113.2%-316.5%-656.4%+613.5%+120.5%+80.3%
Range-$769.29M$838.48M
CAGR-58.2%
Avg YoY Growth-17.6%
Median YoY Growth+29.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lam Research's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
Lam Research (LRCX) reported adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital of -$76.18M in Q3 2025.
How has Lam Research's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital changed year-over-year?
Lam Research's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital increased by 80.3% year-over-year, from -$386.90M to -$76.18M.
What does adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital mean?
The net cash impact of changes in day-to-day working capital items.