[LRCX Rises 6.58% After Hours, Earnings and Guidance Exceed Expectations, Next Quarter Revenue Expected to Reach Up to $8.5 Billion] BlockBeats News, July 30: Semiconductor equipment manufacturer Lam Research (LRCX) released its latest financial report. For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, earnings per share (EPS) were $1.82, surpassing the market expectation of $1.69. Revenue reached $6.72 billion, also exceeding the market expectation of $6.66 billion. The company also issued guidance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, projecting EPS of $2.00 to $2.30, higher than the market expectation of $1.81, and revenue of $7.7 billion to $8.5 billion, exceeding the market expectation of $7.0 billion. Lam Research stated that the construction of AI data centers, demand for storage chips, and continued growth in semiconductor capital expenditures remain the core drivers of the company's business growth. Driven by the strong earnings and guidance, the company's latest quarterly performance has overall exceeded market expectations. As of the time of publication, Lam Research's stock rose 6.58% in after-hours trading. [Original Link]