iA Global Asset Management Inc. Has $26.28 Million Position in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

iA Global Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 34.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 196,287 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 50,081 shares during the period. iA Global Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $26,283,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new stake in Lam Research in the second quarter valued at $27,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC acquired a new position in Lam Research during the third quarter worth $41,000. Tripletail Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Lam Research during the third quarter valued at $44,000. Finally, Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 40,080 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.60, for a total value of $6,036,048.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 987,237 shares in the company, valued at $148,677,892.20. This represents a 3.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 9,010 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $157.47, for a total transaction of $1,418,804.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 56,786 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,942,091.42. The trade was a 13.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 50,418 shares of company stock valued at $7,667,305. 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Lam Research Stock Down 3.4%

Shares of LRCX opened at $220.70 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $176.68 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $140.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $277.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.61, a PEG ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.77. Lam Research Corporation has a 52 week low of $56.32 and a 52 week high of $236.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 1.60 and a current ratio of 2.21.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 return on equity of 60.60% and a net margin of 29.66%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.86 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

LRCX has been the topic of several analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on shares of Lam Research from $160.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Dbs Bank upped their price objective on shares of Lam Research from $119.40 to $184.20 in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $260.00 target price on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $265.00 price target (up from $210.00) on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, January 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Lam Research currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $198.75.

Key Lam Research News

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

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.