Rakuten Investment Management Inc. Makes New Investment in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Rakuten Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund purchased 36,997 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,954,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in LRCX. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in Lam Research in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in Lam Research in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter worth $30,000. Finally, REAP Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter worth $31,000. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Lam Research Stock Performance

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

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

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 3rd were given a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 3rd. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 22.91%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Oppenheimer set a $200.00 price objective on Lam Research and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $260.00 target price (up previously from $195.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company set a $250.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Lam Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $198.75.

Insider Transactions at Lam Research

In related news, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 40,080 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 987,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $148,677,892.20. The trade was a 3.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 9,010 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $157.47, for a total value of $1,418,804.70. Following the transaction, the insider owned 56,786 shares in the company, valued at approximately $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. Insiders sold a total of 50,418 shares of company stock valued at $7,667,305 over the last ninety days. 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Lam Research News Summary

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
• Positive Sentiment: Media and commentator support: Jim Cramer called Lam “the best of the best,” which can lift investor confidence despite his caution about buying parabolic moves. Jim Cramer calls Lam Research the “best of the best” but warns against buying parabolic moves
• 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

About Lam Research

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.