Aberdeen Group plc Purchases 2,935 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Aberdeen Group plc boosted its position in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 0.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,002,218 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,935 shares during the quarter. Aberdeen Group plc owned about 0.08% of Lam Research worth $171,560,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH increased its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 590.7% in the 3rd quarter. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH now owns 59,555 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $7,974,000 after buying an additional 50,933 shares during the last quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 52.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 262,544 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $34,417,000 after acquiring an additional 89,856 shares during the last quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. grew its position in Lam Research by 8.0% in the third quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 140,433 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $18,804,000 after acquiring an additional 10,408 shares in the last quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC grew its position in Lam Research by 115.2% in the third quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC now owns 22,198 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $2,972,000 after acquiring an additional 11,883 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund increased its stake in Lam Research by 30.9% in the third quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 144,656 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $19,369,000 after acquiring an additional 34,147 shares during the last quarter. 84.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Lam Research Stock Down 1.6%

LRCX opened at $218.44 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $272.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.76, a P/E/G ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 1.78. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $227.01 and its 200-day moving average price is $184.19. The company has a current ratio of 2.26, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Lam Research Corporation has a 12 month low of $56.32 and a 12 month high of $256.68.

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

Lam Research Announces Dividend

The company 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 is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.31%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have weighed in on LRCX. Erste Group Bank downgraded Lam Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on Lam Research from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. UBS Group set a $300.00 price objective on Lam Research in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Citigroup boosted their target price on Lam Research from $265.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their target price on Lam Research from $225.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lam Research has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $245.35.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total transaction of $7,896,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 253,705 shares in the company, valued at $57,235,848. This represents a 12.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 50,057 shares of the 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 sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 1,081,705 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $242,334,371.15. The trade was a 4.42% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 130,886 shares of company stock valued at $29,658,802 over the last three months. 0.31% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Lam Research News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: AI-driven demand positions Lam as a “pick-and-shovel” beneficiary — analysts note semiconductor equipment names like LRCX are surging as AI chip capex lifts long-term revenue potential. 2 AI Pick-and-Shovel Stocks Poised to Be the Next NVIDIA
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish fundamental coverage — Seeking Alpha highlights Lam’s strong margins, improved operating efficiency and positioning as a critical etch-equipment supplier to foundries, supporting longer-term growth expectations. Lam Research: Poised For Growth, Looking Past Short-Term Turbulence
• Positive Sentiment: Price-target lift: New Street Research raised its target to $235 (from $140) — signaling higher valuation potential even while keeping a neutral rating, which can underpin upside expectations. New Street adjusts price target on Lam Research to $235
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate calendar: Lam set its March-quarter earnings conference call for April 22 — a near-term event that could drive volatility depending on guidance and commentary. Lam Research Corporation Announces March Quarter Financial Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Notable investor moves: Coverage notes Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater trimmed its Lam stake — signals attention from large holders but not necessarily a directional verdict. Lam Research Corporation (LRCX): Billionaire Ray Dalio Trims Stake in Chip Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade: Erste Group cut LRCX from “buy” to “hold,” adding near-term selling pressure as momentum investors react. Finviz: Analyst downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory risk: U.S. lawmakers unveiled draft legislation to tighten exports of chipmaking tools to China — broader restrictions would reduce addressable markets for equipment suppliers and increase geopolitical uncertainty. US Lawmakers Propose Crackdown on Chip Tool Sales to China

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.