Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Newly Acquired by RD Finance Ltd

RD Finance Ltd bought a new position in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 2,611 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $858,000. Lam Research accounts for approximately 0.8% of RD Finance Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd largest position.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in LRCX. Polaris Financial Partners purchased a new stake in Lam Research during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $4,814,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 5.5% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 11,244,147 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,872,426,000 after purchasing an additional 584,489 shares in the last quarter. Rokos Capital Management LLP raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 42.0% in the 1st quarter. Rokos Capital Management LLP now owns 259,921 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $55,532,000 after purchasing an additional 76,840 shares in the last quarter. Aware Super Pty Ltd as trustee of Aware Super purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $59,973,000. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $26,489,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lam Research

In other Lam Research news, insider Ava Harter sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $302.46, for a total transaction of $1,512,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 42,462 shares in the company, valued at $12,843,056.52. The trade was a 10.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Bethany Mayer sold 9,557 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $314.74, for a total transaction of $3,007,970.18. Following the sale, the director directly owned 20,995 shares in the company, valued at $6,607,966.30. This trade represents a 31.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lam Research stock gained despite a Citi price-target cut, suggesting investor confidence in the company’s fundamentals and AI-related demand outweighed the more cautious valuation view. Lam Research Stocks Gain 4.3% Despite Citi’s Target Cut
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst upgraded Lam Research, arguing that the stock’s decline has improved its risk-reward profile and that the underlying financial outlook has strengthened. Lam Research: Down 29% Since My Sell Call, But The Math Has Changed
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst raised the company’s fiscal 2027 EPS forecast, reinforcing expectations for continued earnings growth. FY2027 EPS Forecast for Lam Research Raised by Analyst
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term investment analyses remain bullish, citing strong cash flow, semiconductor demand and exposure to artificial-intelligence infrastructure as potential drivers of further upside. Lam Research vs. AMAT and KLAC Why Lam Research Is a Top Growth Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: A roundup of analyst actions involving LRCX indicates changing Wall Street views, but the specific recommendations and targets were mixed. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest totaled zero shares, implying no measurable short-selling pressure; however, the unusual figure may reflect a reporting or data issue rather than a meaningful market signal.
• Negative Sentiment: Citi’s lower price target highlights valuation and near-term uncertainty, creating a potential headwind even though the broader market reaction was positive. Analysts Offer Insights on Lam Research
• Negative Sentiment: Recent weakness across AI and chip stocks, along with concerns about supply constraints and sharp sector corrections, shows that LRCX remains exposed to elevated semiconductor volatility. Chip Stocks to Buy After Their Worst Day Since June

Lam Research Trading Up 3.2%

NASDAQ:LRCX opened at $237.50 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.86, a current ratio of 2.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The business’s 50 day moving average is $302.39 and its two-hundred day moving average is $282.90. Lam Research Corporation has a 52 week low of $135.50 and a 52 week high of $438.50. The company has a market cap of $296.68 billion, a PE ratio of 35.39, a P/E/G ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.85.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.18 by $0.02. Lam Research had a return on equity of 72.15% and a net margin of 32.34%. The company had revenue of $8.22 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.14 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.26 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 54.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.48 EPS for the current year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 23rd were paid a dividend of $0.33 per share. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 23rd. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.67%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of Lam Research from $325.00 to $425.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 price target (down from $425.00) on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday. HSBC reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $333.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Lam Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $335.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Twenty-six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Lam Research has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $360.23.

Lam Research Company Profile

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a semiconductor equipment company that develops and manufactures systems used to fabricate integrated circuits. Its technologies support key stages of wafer processing, helping semiconductor manufacturers create the increasingly complex structures found in memory, logic and other types of chips.

The company’s product portfolio includes etch systems, which selectively remove materials from wafers; deposition systems, which apply thin films; and cleaning solutions used to remove contaminants and residue during manufacturing.