Lam Research Corporation $LRCX is Green Alpha Advisors LLC’s 3rd Largest Position

Green Alpha Advisors LLC cut its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 33.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 29,281 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 14,417 shares during the quarter. Lam Research comprises about 3.8% of Green Alpha Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. Green Alpha Advisors LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $3,921,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. IMG Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in Lam Research in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter valued at about $27,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter valued at about $41,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Lam Research

In other Lam Research news, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 40,080 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.60, for a total transaction of $6,036,048.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 987,237 shares in the company, valued at $148,677,892.20. This represents a 3.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 9,010 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $157.47, for a total value of $1,418,804.70. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 56,786 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,942,091.42. This trade represents a 13.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 102,608 shares of company stock valued at $14,916,496. 0.31% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Lam Research News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Lam Research this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shares closed higher after a Zacks note saying LRCX “beat the stock market upswing” — a sign of short?term momentum and positive market reaction to recent fundamentals. Lam Research (LRCX) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks reports LRCX hit a 52?week high as AI?driven chip demand is boosting shipments, margins and earnings — a structural demand tailwind for Lam’s wafer?processing equipment. Lam Research Hits 52-Week High: Is the Stock Still Worth Buying?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent session saw a 4.6% surge on above?average volume — indicates renewed buying interest that could extend momentum if earnings revisions remain constructive. Lam Research (LRCX) Surges 4.6%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks feature lays out three reasons LRCX is a solid growth stock — above?average financial growth and secular exposure to AI/advanced nodes support longer?term upside. Is Lam Research (LRCX) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes that brokers are discussing LRCX as an investable idea; analyst commentary can amplify moves, but effects depend on the direction and credibility of specific rating/target changes. Brokers Suggest Investing in Lam Research (LRCX): Read This Before Placing a Bet
• Neutral Sentiment: Market data pages and broad stock?price coverage provide price context but no new catalyst. Lam Research (LRCX) share price
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparative survey item (Mobix Labs vs. Lam Research) appeared but offers little actionable insight for LRCX investors. Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:MOBX) vs. Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Critical Survey
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large options activity: ~46,914 put contracts traded (about +44% vs. average put volume), signaling elevated hedging or bearish bets that could add downward pressure if volatility spikes or sentiment shifts.

Lam Research Stock Performance

NASDAQ:LRCX opened at $175.16 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 1.60 and a current ratio of 2.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $220.01 billion, a PE ratio of 38.58, a P/E/G ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.77. Lam Research Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $56.32 and a fifty-two week high of $177.29. The company has a fifty day moving average of $156.31 and a two-hundred day moving average of $124.61.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.22 by $0.04. Lam Research had a net margin of 29.66% and a return on equity of 60.60%. The business had revenue of $5.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.23 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.86 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. Lam Research has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.050-1.250 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 3rd will be given a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 3rd. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.91%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on LRCX shares. Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Lam Research to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on Lam Research from $160.00 to $195.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Lam Research from $113.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Monday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on Lam Research from $115.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Twenty-six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $161.21.

Lam Research Profile

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is a global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1980 by David K. Lam and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company develops and manufactures systems used in multiple stages of semiconductor device production, including thin film deposition, plasma etch, wafer cleaning and related process modules and automation.

Lam’s product portfolio covers core process technologies employed by logic and memory manufacturers, with equipment designed to support advanced-node patterning, 3D NAND and other emerging device architectures.