Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Holdings Decreased by Net Worth Advisory Group

Net Worth Advisory Group lowered its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 33.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,364 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,232 shares during the quarter. Net Worth Advisory Group’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $1,484,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bayban purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Lam Research in the first quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC grew its stake in Lam Research by 242.9% during the first quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 120 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. Paladin Partners LLC purchased a new position in Lam Research during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in Lam Research during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings momentum: Lam’s latest reported quarter produced record revenue of $6.72 billion, up 30% year over year, while EPS of $1.82 exceeded expectations. The company also issued forward guidance above analyst forecasts, reinforcing confidence in continued growth. Learn Why The Bull Case For Lam Research Stock Could Change Following Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: AI and memory demand remain key catalysts: Investors expect rising DRAM investment, advanced packaging and wafer-fabrication capacity for AI, 5G and advanced automotive chips to support Lam’s equipment orders and service revenue. LRCX to Report Q1 Earnings: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Deutsche Bank reportedly expects strong results and raised or reiterated a bullish view, helping LRCX participate in a broader semiconductor-sector rally. Lam Research Stock Jumps Ahead of This Week’s Earnings – Here’s Why
• Neutral Sentiment: Results are the next major test: Lam Research is scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday. Investors will focus on revenue, free cash flow, bookings, memory exposure and guidance for evidence that AI-related demand is translating into sustained orders. Lam Research Q3 Earnings: What To Expect
• Negative Sentiment: Technical and positioning risks remain: Despite solid fundamentals, the stock recently fell sharply from its yearly high, with technical analysis pointing to possible additional downside. ETF net selling and a premium valuation also leave the shares vulnerable if earnings or guidance disappoint. Lam Research stock: Wyckoff points to more downside despite revenue growth

Analyst Ratings Changes

LRCX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. UBS Group lowered their target price on shares of Lam Research from $435.00 to $425.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. HSBC restated a “hold” rating and set a $333.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Lam Research from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, September 4th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $385.00 price target (up from $367.00) on shares of Lam Research in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Mizuho lowered their price objective on Lam Research from $370.00 to $365.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $366.36.

Lam Research Stock Performance

NASDAQ LRCX opened at $272.20 on Tuesday. Lam Research Corporation has a 52-week low of $135.50 and a 52-week high of $438.50. The company has a fifty day moving average of $308.34 and a 200-day moving average of $309.21. The company has a market capitalization of $340.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.26, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a quick ratio of 1.91 and a current ratio of 2.63.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The semiconductor company reported $1.82 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.13. Lam Research had a return on equity of 67.60% and a net margin of 31.27%. The business had revenue of $6.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.66 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.33 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 30.0% on a year-over-year basis. Lam Research has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 2.000-2.300 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 23rd were given a dividend of $0.33 per share. This is a boost from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 23rd. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is currently 22.92%.

Insider Transactions at Lam Research

In other news, Director Bethany Mayer sold 9,557 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $314.74, for a total value of $3,007,970.18. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 20,995 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,607,966.30. The trade was a 31.28% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $302.46, for a total transaction of $1,512,300.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 42,462 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,843,056.52. The trade was a 10.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research Company Profile

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a semiconductor equipment company that develops and manufactures systems used to fabricate integrated circuits. Its technologies support key stages of wafer processing, helping semiconductor manufacturers create the increasingly complex structures found in memory, logic and other types of chips.

The company’s product portfolio includes etch systems, which selectively remove materials from wafers; deposition systems, which apply thin films; and cleaning solutions used to remove contaminants and residue during manufacturing.