Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Holdings Lowered by Amica Mutual Insurance Co.

Amica Mutual Insurance Co. lessened its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 15.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 63,912 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 11,564 shares during the period. Lam Research comprises 0.8% of Amica Mutual Insurance Co.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest holding. Amica Mutual Insurance Co.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $8,558,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in LRCX. IMG Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter worth $27,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Lam Research during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Lam Research in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust lifted its stake in Lam Research by 111.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 380 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lam Research Stock Performance

LRCX opened at $235.53 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a current ratio of 2.26. The company has a market cap of $294.12 billion, a PE ratio of 48.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.53 and a beta of 1.78. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $201.76 and a 200-day moving average of $155.74. Lam Research Corporation has a 52-week low of $56.32 and a 52-week high of $251.87.

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

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be issued a dividend of $0.26 per share. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is currently 21.31%.

Lam Research News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts point to secular trends (AI, advanced nodes, foundry expansion) as drivers for Lam’s long‑term growth, supporting investor confidence in sustained demand for its etch and deposition tools. Analysts Cite Secular Trends For Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)’s Development
• Positive Sentiment: Lam announced leadership changes and new partnerships aimed at positioning the company for next‑generation chip demand — a strategic move investors view as reinforcing execution and market share potential. Lam Research Reshapes Leadership And Partnerships For Next Generation Chip Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Published analyses asking whether Lam has a long runway for growth provide deeper context (valuation vs. growth opportunities) but don’t introduce new company‑specific catalysts. These pieces help frame investor debate rather than change fundamentals. Does Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Have a Long Runway for Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reports show “0 shares” and NaN changes for early February — data that appears erroneous and is unlikely to be a meaningful market signal. Treat the short‑interest items as noise until corrected data is released.
• Negative Sentiment: A headline reporting insider selling coincided with a short‑term price dip; insider sales can weigh on sentiment even if they’re routine or non‑indicative of company fundamentals. Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Stock Price Down 1.2% on Insider Selling

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Evercore set a $275.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $200.00 price objective (up previously from $175.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Lam Research from $211.00 to $244.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Summit Insights raised shares of Lam Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $262.00 price objective on Lam Research and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Lam Research has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $244.88.

Insider Transactions at Lam Research

In related news, Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total value of $7,896,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 253,705 shares in the company, valued at $57,235,848. This trade represents a 12.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

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.