Lam Research (LRCX) Research & Development (2009 - 2026)
Lam Research (LRCX) recorded quarterly Research & Development of $583.2 million in Q1 2026, up 1.73% quarter-over-quarter from $573.3 million in Q4 2025, and up 10.89% on a YoY basis from $525.9 million in Q1 2025.
Lam Research (LRCX) Research & Development (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Lam Research's Research & Development history runs 18 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $583.2 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Research & Development rose 10.89% year-over-year to $583.2 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $2.3 billion (up 14.85% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $2.1 billion, up 10.19% from the prior year.
- Research & Development was $583.2 million for Q1 2026 at Lam Research, up from $573.3 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $583.2 million in Q1 2026 to a low of $402.0 million in Q2 2023.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $486.9 million across 5 years, with a median of $494.9 million in 2024.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2024: Research & Development fell 2.48% in 2023, then climbed 23.85% in 2024.
- A 5-year view of Research & Development shows it stood at $462.4 million in 2022, then grew by 1.58% to $469.7 million in 2023, then increased by 5.37% to $494.9 million in 2024, then grew by 15.83% to $573.3 million in 2025, then advanced by 1.73% to $583.2 million in 2026.
- The last three Research & Development figures came in at $583.2 million (Q1 2026), $573.3 million (Q4 2025), and $576.4 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asml Holding | 14,963,355.55 Bn | 14,963,340.04 Bn | 5.90 Bn | - |
| 2 | Lam Research | 408.02 Bn | 403.27 Bn | 2.91 Bn | 583.20 Mn |
| 3 | Applied Materials | 391.00 Bn | 384.25 Bn | 3.95 Bn | 1.03 Bn |
| 4 | Kla | 277.01 Bn | 272.05 Bn | 2.09 Bn | 388.76 Mn |
| 5 | Teradyne | 58.18 Bn | 57.94 Bn | 780.95 Mn | 135.56 Mn |
| 6 | Qnity Electronics | 30.25 Bn | 30.41 Bn | 618.00 Mn | 94.00 Mn |
| 7 | Entegris | 20.20 Bn | 19.76 Bn | 380.80 Mn | 75.30 Mn |
| 8 | Amkor Technology | 16.87 Bn | 15.05 Bn | 239.03 Mn | 41.76 Mn |
| 9 | Onto Innovation | 13.38 Bn | 12.72 Bn | 146.39 Mn | 35.10 Mn |
| 10 | Formfactor | 9.68 Bn | 9.38 Bn | 86.79 Mn | 30.78 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 583.20 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 573.31 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 576.45 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 580.18 Mn |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 525.90 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 494.95 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 495.36 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 497.83 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 512.27 Mn |
| Dec 24, 2023 | 469.71 Mn |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 422.63 Mn |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 401.95 Mn |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 429.45 Mn |
| Dec 25, 2022 | 462.39 Mn |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 433.38 Mn |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 411.16 Mn |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 407.12 Mn |
| Dec 26, 2021 | 403.64 Mn |
| Sep 26, 2021 | 382.33 Mn |
| Jun 27, 2021 | 381.75 Mn |