8,982 Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Bought by Motley Fool Asset Management LLC

Motley Fool Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 9.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 102,713 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 8,982 shares during the period. Lam Research accounts for approximately 1.3% of Motley Fool Asset Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest position. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $33,742,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of LRCX. Paladin Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. William Mack & Associates Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Dakota Community Bank & Trust NA purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. lifted its stake in shares of Lam Research by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. now owns 100 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Finally, Bravera Wealth bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. 84.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and outlook: Lam Research reported quarterly revenue of $8.22 billion, up sharply from the prior year and ahead of analyst expectations. Earnings per share also exceeded consensus, while management projected approximately $8.60 billion in revenue and about $2.33 in EPS for the December quarter, signaling continued demand. Lam Research Gains as Strong Earnings and a Chip-Sector Rebound Support Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Foundry momentum: Foundry revenue reached a record in fiscal first-quarter 2027, with foundry accounting for 46% of Systems revenue, up from 44% in the previous quarter. This supports the view that advanced-node manufacturing and rising chip complexity are driving equipment purchases. Lam Research Sees Record Foundry Sales
• Positive Sentiment: Industry tailwinds and valuation appeal: SK Hynix’s long-term memory shortage outlook suggests years of potential fab construction, while analysts and research services view LRCX as more attractive after its recent selloff. Several published price targets remain well above the current trading level.
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed: many funds added shares, but others reduced holdings. This indicates continued investor interest alongside ongoing uncertainty about semiconductor-cycle durability.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent volatility and insider selling: LRCX remains well below its recent high after concerns about AI spending and valuation triggered a sharp pullback. Reported insider activity over the past six months consisted entirely of sales, which may reinforce near-term caution.

Insider Transactions at Lam Research

In related news, Director Bethany Mayer sold 9,557 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $314.74, for a total transaction of $3,007,970.18. Following the sale, the director directly owned 20,995 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,607,966.30. This represents a 31.28% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 5,000 shares of the firm’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. This represents a 10.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research Stock Performance

Lam Research stock opened at $253.82 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.86, a current ratio of 2.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The company has a market capitalization of $317.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.83, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.85. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $296.95 and its 200 day moving average is $283.50. Lam Research Corporation has a twelve month low of $135.50 and a twelve month high of $438.50.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.18 by $0.02. Lam Research had a return on equity of 72.15% and a net margin of 32.34%. The business had revenue of $8.22 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.14 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.26 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 54.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 23rd were given a $0.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 23rd. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. This is a boost from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Lam Research’s payout ratio is presently 19.67%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Morgan Stanley set a $339.00 price target on Lam Research and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Wall Street Zen raised Lam Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 24th. Mizuho dropped their target price on shares of Lam Research from $365.00 to $360.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 target price (down from $425.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reduced their target price on shares of Lam Research from $390.00 to $290.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Twenty-six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $360.23.

Lam Research 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.