Global X Japan Co. Ltd. Cuts Stock Position in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Global X Japan Co. Ltd. cut its position in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 7.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 34,804 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,945 shares during the quarter. Global X Japan Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $4,660,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of LRCX. Swedbank AB lifted its position in Lam Research by 3.6% during the 3rd quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 3,255,637 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $435,930,000 after acquiring an additional 112,923 shares during the period. Optas LLC increased its position in shares of Lam Research by 7.0% in the third quarter. Optas LLC now owns 5,864 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $785,000 after buying an additional 386 shares in the last quarter. Cypress Wealth Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $248,000. Net Worth Advisory Group lifted its holdings in Lam Research by 12.8% during the third quarter. Net Worth Advisory Group now owns 8,110 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,086,000 after purchasing an additional 921 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Key Client Fiduciary Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Lam Research by 10.4% in the 3rd quarter. Key Client Fiduciary Advisors LLC now owns 2,651 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $355,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the last quarter. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lam Research News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Shares closed higher after a Zacks note saying LRCX “beat the stock market upswing” — a sign of short‑term momentum and positive market reaction to recent fundamentals. Lam Research (LRCX) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks reports LRCX hit a 52‑week high as AI‑driven chip demand is boosting shipments, margins and earnings — a structural demand tailwind for Lam’s wafer‑processing equipment. Lam Research Hits 52-Week High: Is the Stock Still Worth Buying?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent session saw a 4.6% surge on above‑average volume — indicates renewed buying interest that could extend momentum if earnings revisions remain constructive. Lam Research (LRCX) Surges 4.6%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks feature lays out three reasons LRCX is a solid growth stock — above‑average financial growth and secular exposure to AI/advanced nodes support longer‑term upside. Is Lam Research (LRCX) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes that brokers are discussing LRCX as an investable idea; analyst commentary can amplify moves, but effects depend on the direction and credibility of specific rating/target changes. Brokers Suggest Investing in Lam Research (LRCX): Read This Before Placing a Bet
• Neutral Sentiment: Market data pages and broad stock‑price coverage provide price context but no new catalyst. Lam Research (LRCX) share price
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparative survey item (Mobix Labs vs. Lam Research) appeared but offers little actionable insight for LRCX investors. Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:MOBX) vs. Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Critical Survey
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large options activity: ~46,914 put contracts traded (about +44% vs. average put volume), signaling elevated hedging or bearish bets that could add downward pressure if volatility spikes or sentiment shifts.

Lam Research Price Performance

Shares of LRCX opened at $175.16 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $156.31 and a 200 day moving average price of $124.61. Lam Research Corporation has a 12 month low of $56.32 and a 12 month high of $177.29. The company has a market cap of $220.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.58, a PEG ratio of 2.02 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 (NASDAQ:LRCX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.22 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $5.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.23 billion. Lam Research had a net margin of 29.66% and a return on equity of 60.60%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.86 earnings per share. Lam Research has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.050-1.250 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 3rd. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. Lam Research’s payout ratio is currently 22.91%.

Insider Activity at Lam Research

In related news, Director Bethany Mayer sold 1,298 shares of the company’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 directly owned 1,652 shares in the company, valued at approximately $264,303.48. This represents a 44.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Vahid Vahedi sold 52,190 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, October 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $138.90, for a total transaction of $7,249,191.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 251,047 shares in the company, valued at $34,870,428.30. This represents a 17.21% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 102,608 shares of company stock valued at $14,916,496. Company insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on LRCX. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Lam Research from $113.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Oppenheimer set a $200.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Susquehanna upped their target price on Lam Research from $135.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Lam Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 24th. Twenty-six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.21.

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.