University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. Reduces Position in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. lessened its holdings in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 99.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 217 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 40,309 shares during the period. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $37,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of LRCX. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new stake in Lam Research during the fourth quarter worth $10,035,000. Generali Investments Management Co LLC increased its position in shares of Lam Research by 62.0% during the fourth quarter. Generali Investments Management Co LLC now owns 36,274 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $6,209,000 after purchasing an additional 13,878 shares in the last quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC increased its position in shares of Lam Research by 115.2% during the third quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC now owns 22,198 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $2,972,000 after purchasing an additional 11,883 shares in the last quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter valued at $1,229,000. Finally, Whalen Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 4th quarter valued at $1,423,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary remains upbeat on Lam Research’s growth outlook, with articles highlighting its earnings momentum, strong demand, and potential to outperform over the long term. Is Lam Research (LRCX) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Positive Sentiment: The semiconductor sector is enjoying broad strength, with chip ETFs and several peers hitting new highs, which continues to support investor sentiment around Lam Research. Chips Up 8.8% in One Week: 5 Semiconductor Names Breaking Into New Highs
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary point to Lam’s advanced packaging business as a possible catalyst, especially as AI-driven chip demand boosts etch and deposition equipment orders. Lam Research Expects Packaging Growth of 50: Is It a Hidden Catalyst?
• Neutral Sentiment: Lam Research was also featured on CNBC’s “Final Trades,” which can add visibility but does not materially change fundamentals. Alphabet, Lam Research And A Financial Stock On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual put-option activity and a director share sale under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan may be weighing on sentiment, but neither is a clear sign of deteriorating business fundamentals. SEC filing for director share sale
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation-focused articles argue that Lam Research is priced for very strong multi-year growth, which can make the stock vulnerable if revenue growth slows or investor expectations become too demanding. Decoding LRCX Stock’s Premium Valuation

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on LRCX shares. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on Lam Research from $290.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on Lam Research in a research report on Monday, May 4th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $300.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded Lam Research from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on Lam Research from $285.00 to $315.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Berenberg Bank upped their target price on Lam Research from $265.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Twenty-eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $324.26.

Lam Research Trading Down 5.0%

LRCX stock opened at $369.34 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $292.53 and its 200-day simple moving average is $237.34. The company has a quick ratio of 1.77, a current ratio of 2.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. Lam Research Corporation has a 52-week low of $87.75 and a 52-week high of $393.07. The firm has a market cap of $461.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 69.69, a PEG ratio of 3.20 and a beta of 1.85.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $5.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.70 billion. Lam Research had a net margin of 30.94% and a return on equity of 66.21%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 23.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.04 EPS. Lam Research has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.500-1.800 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 5.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 17th will be paid a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 17th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 19.62%.

Insider Activity at Lam Research

In related news, Director Eric Brandt sold 54,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $350.80, for a total value of $19,118,600.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 199,205 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $69,881,114. This trade represents a 21.48% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 6,010 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $258.66, for a total transaction of $1,554,546.60. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 53,205 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,762,005.30. The trade was a 10.15% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 86,339 shares of company stock valued at $27,680,267. 0.31% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Lam Research Company 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.