Clearstead Advisors LLC Raises Holdings in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 22.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,611 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,534 shares during the period. Clearstead Advisors LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $2,626,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of LRCX. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH lifted its position in shares of Lam Research by 590.7% during the 3rd quarter. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH now owns 59,555 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $7,974,000 after buying an additional 50,933 shares in the last quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd raised its position in Lam Research by 52.0% during the third 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 period. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. lifted its holdings in Lam Research by 8.0% during the third quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 140,433 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $18,804,000 after purchasing an additional 10,408 shares in the last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund grew its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 34,147 shares during the period. Finally, Truist Financial Corp grew its position in shares of Lam Research by 119.6% in the third quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 1,676,637 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $224,502,000 after purchasing an additional 913,009 shares during the period. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

LRCX has been the topic of a number of research reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price target on shares of Lam Research from $225.00 to $265.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Lam Research from $165.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $262.00 price target on Lam Research and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. TD Cowen increased their price objective on Lam Research from $170.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, HSBC lifted their target price on shares of 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 issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Lam Research presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $244.88.

Lam Research Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:LRCX opened at $244.25 on Wednesday. Lam Research Corporation has a 52-week low of $56.32 and a 52-week high of $251.87. The stock has a market cap of $305.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.05, a PEG ratio of 2.60 and a beta of 1.78. The business has a fifty day moving average of $212.29 and a two-hundred day moving average of $162.76. The company has a quick ratio of 1.61, a current ratio of 2.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last announced its quarterly 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. Lam Research had a net margin of 30.22% and a return on equity of 62.81%. The firm had revenue of $5.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.23 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.91 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 22.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Lam Research has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.450 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Activity at Lam Research

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

Key Lam Research News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst write-up argues Lam Research is the better buy vs. ASML, citing stronger growth forecasts, solid AI-driven demand and a more attractive valuation that supports further upside. LRCX vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Equipment Giant Is the Better Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Duplicate analyst/market note lifts the same thesis — Lam’s growth profile and valuation edge over ASML make it a preferred play on AI-driven logic and memory capex. LRCX vs. ASML: Which Semiconductor Equipment Giant Is the Better Buy?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis of Lam’s recent rally highlights strong 1‑month and YTD returns and increased investor attention, reinforcing momentum that can attract more flows into the stock. Assessing Lam Research (LRCX) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Lam is expanding its footprint (new Boise office ~9,200 sq. ft., ~150 employees) and is cited as a Goldman Sachs top growth pick — a signal of operational scaling and sell‑side support. Lam Research (LRCX) Expands Footprint Amid Industry Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks includes Lam on a list of top wide‑moat stocks alongside NVDA and ASML, reinforcing perceptions of durable competitive advantages. Top Wide-Moat Stocks to Invest in for Long-term Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: ASML reports double‑digit systems sales growth (12.4% in 2025) and a robust backlog — a sign of strong industry demand that benefits all equipment suppliers but also underscores competitive intensity. ASML’s Systems Sales Grow in Double Digits: What’s Ahead?
• Neutral Sentiment: Another report on Lam’s Boise expansion repeats the move and sell‑side recognition; useful for confirmation but not materially new. Lam Research (LRCX) Expands Footprint Amid Industry Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term retrospective pieces highlight strong historical returns for Lam shareholders — positive for sentiment but not a near‑term catalyst. If you invested $1000 in Lam Research a decade ago, this is how much it’d be worth now
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst expectations for FY2026 have been set in recent coverage — useful for modeling but broadly consistent with the upbeat guidance and consensus already in the market. Analysts Set Expectations for Lam Research FY2026 Earnings

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.