N10 Wealth LLC Acquires 8,548 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

N10 Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 25.2% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 42,491 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,548 shares during the quarter. Lam Research accounts for approximately 3.9% of N10 Wealth LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest holding. N10 Wealth LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $13,959,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Bayban acquired a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 242.9% during the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 120 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. Paladin Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Sankala Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. 84.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lam Research Stock Down 4.9%

Shares of LRCX stock traded down $14.89 on Wednesday, hitting $286.22. The stock had a trading volume of 4,133,420 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,626,418. The firm has a market capitalization of $358.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.73, a P/E/G ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.85. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $310.95 and its 200-day moving average is $307.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a quick ratio of 1.91 and a current ratio of 2.63. Lam Research Corporation has a 52-week low of $135.50 and a 52-week high of $438.50.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The semiconductor company reported $1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.13. Lam Research had a net margin of 31.27% and a return on equity of 67.60%. The business had revenue of $6.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.66 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.33 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 30.0% on a year-over-year basis. Lam Research has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 2.000-2.300 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.34 earnings per share for the current year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.33 per share. This is a boost from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 23rd. Lam Research’s payout ratio is 22.92%.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Bethany Mayer sold 9,557 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $314.74, for a total value of $3,007,970.18. Following the transaction, the director owned 20,995 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,607,966.30. The trade was a 31.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $302.46, for a total value of $1,512,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 42,462 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,843,056.52. This represents a 10.53% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.31% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Lam Research News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see upside for Lam Research (LRCX). The consensus price target implies approximately 25.6% potential appreciation, while DBS Bank raised its target to $416. However, price targets are not always reliable, making the improving earnings-estimate trend a more important potential catalyst. Wall Street Analysts See a 25.6% Upside in Lam Research DBS Bank Raises Lam Research Target
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank raised its Lam Research FY2027 EPS forecast to $9.40 from $9.34 and FY2028 estimate to $11.99 from $11.68. Separate UBS commentary also suggested Lam could deliver strong results and guidance, supporting the bullish long-term semiconductor-capital-equipment outlook. UBS Expects Strong Results and Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Lam Research is scheduled to report quarterly earnings, making the upcoming results and management guidance the key near-term catalysts. The company’s latest quarter featured record revenue and earnings, but investors will be watching whether AI-related demand and wafer-fabrication spending remain strong. Lam Research Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: The stock has declined for seven consecutive sessions as investors take profits across semiconductor-equipment names following a strong AI-driven run. The pressure appears industry-wide rather than tied to a new Lam-specific setback, but the company remains sensitive to changes in AI valuations and chip-factory spending expectations. Semiconductor Equipment Stocks Slide
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity shows substantial selling and no insider purchases over the past six months. While such transactions may reflect diversification or scheduled sales, they can add to investor caution during a period of elevated valuation and market volatility. Why Lam Research Stock Is Down

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group set a $335.00 price target on shares of Lam Research and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. HSBC reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $333.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $475.00 price objective (up from $385.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $390.00 target price on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $350.00 target price (down from $450.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $364.59.

About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a semiconductor equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services systems used in the fabrication of integrated circuits and other electronic devices. Its equipment supports key steps in the wafer manufacturing process, helping semiconductor producers create increasingly small and complex features on silicon wafers.

The company’s portfolio includes systems for etch, deposition, wafer cleaning, surface preparation, and related manufacturing processes.