3,407 Shares in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Acquired by Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC

Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 3,407 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $456,000.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of LRCX. 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 purchased a new stake in Lam Research in the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new position in Lam Research in the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. Institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research Price Performance

LRCX opened at $220.70 on Friday. The firm 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. 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’s 50-day moving average is $176.68 and its two-hundred day moving average is $140.46. Lam Research Corporation has a 1 year low of $56.32 and a 1 year high of $236.10.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.04. Lam Research had a net margin of 29.66% and a return on equity of 60.60%. The business had revenue of $5.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.23 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.86 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

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

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently issued reports on LRCX. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $260.00 price objective (up previously from $195.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Wednesday. B. Riley reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. New Street Research raised their price target on Lam Research from $105.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $250.00 price objective (up from $160.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Evercore ISI raised their target price on shares of Lam Research from $115.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $198.75.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Bethany Mayer sold 1,298 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 3rd. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $264,303.48. This trade represents a 44.00% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 9,010 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $157.47, for a total transaction of $1,418,804.70. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 56,786 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,942,091.42. This represents a 13.69% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 50,418 shares of company stock valued at $7,667,305. 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.