Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Sold by Strs Ohio

Strs Ohio lowered its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 6.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 525,226 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 33,809 shares during the period. Strs Ohio’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $70,328,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. IMG Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter valued at $26,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC purchased a new stake in Lam Research during the second quarter valued at about $29,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. 84.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Lam Research

In other Lam Research news, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 40,080 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction on Friday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.60, for a total transaction of $6,036,048.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 987,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $148,677,892.20. The trade was a 3.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Bethany Mayer sold 1,298 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $159.99, for a total value of $207,667.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 1,652 shares in the company, valued at $264,303.48. This represents a 44.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 50,418 shares of company stock worth $7,667,305 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research Price Performance

Lam Research stock opened at $220.70 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $277.21 billion, a PE ratio of 48.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.77. Lam Research Corporation has a one year low of $56.32 and a one year high of $236.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 2.21 and a quick ratio of 1.60. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $176.68 and a 200 day simple moving average of $140.46.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.04. Lam Research had a return on equity of 60.60% and a net margin of 29.66%.The business had revenue of $5.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.23 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.86 EPS. Lam Research’s revenue was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 3rd were given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 3rd. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s payout ratio is presently 22.91%.

Trending Headlines about Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Lam’s strong earnings‑surprise history and says the company has the setup to beat next quarter’s estimates, supporting upside into the print. Will Lam Research (LRCX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded LRCX from Hold to Strong Buy, a boost to sentiment that can attract momentum flows ahead of earnings. Zacks upgrade / TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst notes and a Benzinga roundup show several firms projecting double‑digit upside / higher price targets, which supports upside expectations. Lam Research To Rally Around 17%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday
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• Positive Sentiment: Zacks included LRCX on its #1 (Strong Buy) momentum list, reinforcing short‑term buyer interest. Best Momentum Stock to Buy for January 21st
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming event risk: Lam is expected to report earnings shortly, which is the obvious near‑term catalyst that could drive volatility in either direction. Lam Research (LRCX) Expected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry comparison piece (MarketBeat) flags Lam’s strong recurring revenue and recent revenue growth but notes analysts expect returns to moderate — useful context for medium‑term investors. Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Has More Upside in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and pullback risk: coverage warns the recent rally may be “too much, too fast,” and MarketBeat/analysts note a possible ~12% cooling from current levels — a direct reason for profit‑taking. Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Has More Upside in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer’s warning against buying “parabolic moves” and general caution about stretched multiples increases the chance of short‑term selling if earnings or guidance disappoints. Jim Cramer calls Lam Research the “best of the best” but warns against buying parabolic moves

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently commented on LRCX shares. Dbs Bank upped their price target on shares of Lam Research from $119.40 to $184.20 in a research report on Monday, October 27th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Lam Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. B. Riley reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Lam Research from $113.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, HSBC upped their price target on Lam Research from $127.00 to $181.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $198.75.

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.