Invesco Ltd. Has $2.84 Billion Stock Position in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 18.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 21,182,948 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,263,658 shares during the quarter. Lam Research comprises 0.4% of Invesco Ltd.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. Invesco Ltd.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $2,836,397,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH grew its stake in Lam Research by 590.7% in the third quarter. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH now owns 59,555 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $7,974,000 after acquiring an additional 50,933 shares during the period. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 52.0% during the third quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 262,544 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $34,417,000 after purchasing an additional 89,856 shares during the period. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 8.0% in the 3rd quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 140,433 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $18,804,000 after purchasing an additional 10,408 shares in the last quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 115.2% in the 3rd 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. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund grew its position in Lam Research by 30.9% in the 3rd quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 144,656 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $19,369,000 after purchasing an additional 34,147 shares during the period. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

LRCX has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price target on shares of Lam Research from $225.00 to $265.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Lam Research from $244.00 to $254.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Needham & Company LLC upped their target price on shares of Lam Research from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Mizuho set a $265.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $245.35.

Lam Research News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lam announced a long-term collaboration with IBM to develop processes, materials and High-NA EUV approaches aimed at sub-1nm logic — a strategic win that deepens Lam’s exposure to next‑generation CPU/AI chip demand and strengthens long-term equipment content. Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Partners With IBM
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are lifting forecasts and price targets (Barclays and others), citing stronger demand visibility and share gains — these upgrades support near-term buying interest. Barclays Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage notes Lam’s stock has rallied (~33% over three months) on strong earnings, AI-driven capex and advanced packaging tailwinds — momentum that underpins further upside if WFE stays tight. LRCX Stock Soars 33% in Three Months: Is There More Room for Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst pieces argue Lam is set to benefit from a supply‑constrained wafer fab equipment (WFE) cycle — management sees WFE rising and Lam retaining/expanding market share, supporting multi‑year revenue visibility. Lam Research: Supply-Constrained WFE Cycle Sets Up A Multi-Year Runway
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/agency upgrades and bullish commentary (e.g., Seeking Alpha pieces highlighting strengthening setup) are reinforcing investor sentiment around share gains in logic and memory. Lam Research: The Setup Keeps Getting Stronger
• Neutral Sentiment: Management presented at the Cantor conference (transcript available) — useful for modeling guidance and market-share commentary but no single surprise event. Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Presents at 2026 Cantor Global Technology & Industrial Growth Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: some market commentary warns the stock may be extended after the run‑up and could see a pullback if growth expectations moderate. That puts pressure on near‑term returns despite strong fundamentals. Lam Research Corporation: Wonderful Company, But The Price Needs To Come Back To Earth
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/market risk: industry-wide short activity and hedge fund positioning have ticked up amid geopolitical and private-credit worries — this can amplify downside in volatile sessions even for fundamentally strong names. Hazeltree Finds Hedge Funds Ramp Up Short Bets Amid Geopolitical Turmoil and Private Credit Concerns

Lam Research Stock Down 4.3%

LRCX opened at $209.49 on Friday. Lam Research Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $56.32 and a fifty-two week high of $256.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $261.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.93, a PEG ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 1.77. The company’s 50-day moving average is $224.21 and its 200 day moving average is $171.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 2.26 and a quick ratio of 1.61.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $5.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.23 billion. Lam Research had a net margin of 30.22% and a return on equity of 62.81%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 22.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.91 EPS. Lam Research has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.450 EPS. Research analysts expect that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be issued a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is currently 21.31%.

Insider Activity at Lam Research

In other Lam Research news, Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total value of $7,896,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 253,705 shares in the company, valued at $57,235,848. This represents a 12.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 50,057 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $224.03, for a total value of $11,214,269.71. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 1,081,705 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $242,334,371.15. This represents a 4.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders sold 130,886 shares of company stock valued at $29,658,802. 0.31% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.