30,000 Shares in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Bought by Alight Capital Management LP

Alight Capital Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 30,000 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,017,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in LRCX. Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter valued at about $29,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Country Trust Bank purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC acquired a new stake in Lam Research in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $41,000. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Lam Research News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lam is engaging with BE Semiconductor Industries (BESI) to boost advanced‑packaging capabilities and content — a strategic M&A angle that would accelerate Lam’s exposure to fast‑growing advanced packaging markets. Lam Research BESI Talks Highlight Push Into Advanced Packaging Content — Also reported that BESI has drawn takeover interest with Lam among suitors. Exclusive‑BESI attracts takeover interest as advanced chip packaging demand surges
• Positive Sentiment: Lam and IBM announced a long‑term collaboration to develop processes/materials for sub‑1nm logic and High‑NA EUV — strengthening Lam’s roadmap exposure to next‑gen logic and AI chips. Lam Research IBM Alliance Targets Sub 1nm Logic And AI Chip Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Management is targeting growth in foundry and logic markets and is aiming for gross margins above 50% via pricing and mix — a direct driver of EPS leverage if demand stays strong. Lam Research Corp. (LRCX) Targets Growth in Foundry and Logic Markets
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts have lifted targets and reiterated conviction after solid results and outlook; Barclays raised its price target recently (supportive to near‑term sentiment). Is Lam Research One of the Best Large‑Cap Tech Stocks to Invest In?
• Positive Sentiment: Industry analysis highlights a supply‑constrained WFE cycle and strong AI/advanced‑packaging demand that underpin a multi‑year capex runway for Lam. Lam Research: Supply‑Constrained WFE Cycle Sets Up A Multi‑Year Runway
• Neutral Sentiment: Market momentum: LRCX has rallied ~33% over three months on earnings beats and AI/packaging demand—helpful context but not a new catalyst. LRCX Stock Soars 33% in Three Months
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: some analysts/commentaries warn the stock may be extended and expect a re‑rating or consolidation — a risk if WFE momentum or execution disappoints. Lam Research: Wonderful Company, But The Price Needs To Come Back To Earth

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on LRCX shares. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 target price on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Susquehanna set a $325.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Lam Research from $250.00 to $290.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. B. Riley Financial reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, HSBC raised their target price on Lam Research from $181.00 to $221.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Lam Research currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $245.35.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Ava Harter sold 1,500 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.66, for a total transaction of $333,990.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 53,205 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,846,625.30. The trade was a 2.74% decrease in their position. The transaction 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 business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $224.03, for a total transaction of $11,214,269.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer 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. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 130,886 shares of company stock worth $29,658,802. Corporate insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research Price Performance

Shares of LRCX opened at $212.20 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $224.75 and its two-hundred day moving average is $173.18. The company has a market capitalization of $264.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.48, a P/E/G ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 1.77. Lam Research Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $56.32 and a fifty-two week high of $256.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a current ratio of 2.26.

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, beating the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.10. Lam Research had a return on equity of 62.81% and a net margin of 30.22%.The business had revenue of $5.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.23 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.91 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.1% on a year-over-year basis. Lam Research has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.450 EPS. Research analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Shareholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s payout ratio is presently 21.31%.

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.