Lam Research Corp (LRCX) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Lam Research Corp (LRCX) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.71x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $809.82 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($1.14 Billion). Explore LRCX capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Lam Research Corp Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1990–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Lam Research Corp across 32 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see LRCX cash flow conversion.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Lam Research Corp (1990–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Lam Research Corp. Check Lam Research Corp (LRCX) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.88x | $5.41 Billion | $6.17 Billion | $759.19 Million | ▼ -4.1% |
| 2024 | 0.91x | $4.26 Billion | $4.65 Billion | $396.67 Million | ▲ +1.3% |
| 2023 | 0.90x | $4.68 Billion | $5.18 Billion | $501.57 Million | ▲ +9.6% |
| 2022 | 0.82x | $2.55 Billion | $3.10 Billion | $546.03 Million | ▼ -8.7% |
| 2021 | 0.90x | $3.24 Billion | $3.59 Billion | $349.10 Million | ▼ -0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.90x | $1.92 Billion | $2.13 Billion | $203.24 Million | ▼ 0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.90x | $2.87 Billion | $3.18 Billion | $303.49 Million | ▲ +0.8% |
| 2018 | 0.90x | $2.38 Billion | $2.66 Billion | $273.47 Million | ▼ -2.8% |
| 2017 | 0.92x | $1.87 Billion | $2.03 Billion | $157.42 Million | ▲ +6.0% |
| 2016 | 0.87x | $1.17 Billion | $1.35 Billion | $175.33 Million | ▲ +16.4% |
| 2015 | 0.75x | $587.24 Million | $785.50 Million | $198.26 Million | ▼ -6.2% |
| 2014 | 0.80x | $571.55 Million | $717.05 Million | $145.50 Million | ▲ +2.6% |
| 2013 | 0.78x | $559.14 Million | $719.93 Million | $160.79 Million | ▼ -1.1% |
| 2012 | 0.79x | $391.76 Million | $499.03 Million | $107.27 Million | ▼ -8.2% |
| 2011 | 0.86x | $753.53 Million | $881.03 Million | $127.50 Million | ▼ -4.8% |
| 2010 | 0.90x | $315.12 Million | $350.71 Million | $35.59 Million | ▲ +3.3% |
| 2008 | 0.87x | $513.52 Million | $590.32 Million | $76.80 Million | ▼ -6.2% |
| 2007 | 0.93x | $763.60 Million | $823.60 Million | $60.00 Million | ▲ +5.0% |
| 2006 | 0.88x | $318.61 Million | $360.69 Million | $42.08 Million | ▼ -6.7% |
| 2005 | 0.95x | $403.08 Million | $425.93 Million | $22.85 Million | ▲ +11.7% |
| 2004 | 0.85x | $133.12 Million | $157.15 Million | $24.03 Million | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2003 | 0.82x | $56.98 Million | $69.24 Million | $12.26 Million | ▲ +60.5% |
| 2002 | 0.51x | $11.18 Million | $21.80 Million | $10.62 Million | ▼ -31.9% |
| 2001 | 0.75x | $196.89 Million | $261.29 Million | $64.39 Million | ▲ +30.0% |
| 2000 | 0.58x | $69.49 Million | $119.85 Million | $50.36 Million | ▲ +2762.5% |
| 1998 | 0.02x | $1.04 Million | $51.24 Million | $50.21 Million | ▼ -96.0% |
| 1997 | 0.51x | $40.62 Million | $80.17 Million | $39.55 Million | ▲ +133.7% |
| 1996 | -1.50x | $-39.98 Million | $26.61 Million | $66.59 Million | ▲ +35.3% |
| 1995 | -2.32x | $-44.31 Million | $19.10 Million | $63.41 Million | ▼ -15.1% |
| 1994 | -2.02x | $-12.70 Million | $6.30 Million | $19.00 Million | ▲ +16.8% |
| 1992 | -2.42x | $-6.30 Million | $2.60 Million | $8.90 Million | ▼ -64.3% |
| 1990 | -1.48x | $-5.90 Million | $4.00 Million | $9.90 Million | — |