Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LRCX
  • Rev/Share 13.3479
  • Book/Share 7.4087
  • PB 10.9048
  • Debt/Equity 0.4715
  • CurrentRatio 2.4519
  • ROIC 0.3037

 

  • MktCap 103340104800.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.188
  • PFCF 25.2499
  • PE 22.2644
  • Debt/Assets 0.2246
  • DivYield 0.011
  • ROE 0.5274

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated LRCX TD Cowen -- Buy $110 $100 April 24, 2025
Resumed LRCX Oppenheimer -- Outperform -- $95 March 20, 2025
Upgrade LRCX Susquehanna Neutral Positive $75 $125 Feb. 20, 2025
Upgrade LRCX Bernstein Market Perform Outperform $85 $91 Jan. 30, 2025
Upgrade LRCX Cantor Fitzgerald Neutral Overweight -- $100 Jan. 30, 2025
Upgrade LRCX KeyBanc Capital Markets Sector Weight Overweight -- $95 Jan. 17, 2025
Downgrade LRCX Wolfe Research Outperform Peer Perform -- -- Jan. 15, 2025
Initiation LRCX Cleveland Research -- Neutral -- -- Dec. 17, 2024

News

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) CEO Tim Archer Presents at Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)
LRCX
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX ) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Call May 28, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Tim Archer - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Stacy Rasgon - Bernstein Research Stacy Rasgon I cover the U.S. semiconductor and semi-cap space here at Bernstein. And it's my great honor to introduce our guest, the President and CEO of Lam Research, Mr.

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3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Lam Research (LRCX)
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Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lam Research (LRCX) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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Lam Research Gains 18% in a Month: Should You Buy the Stock Now?
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Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AI boom and trade truce spark an 18% surge in LRCX shares in the past month. Strong margins, solid earnings and reasonable valuation make the stock worth buying.

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Lam Research (LRCX) Up 16.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lam Research (LRCX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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3 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Semiconductor Industry
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Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry players like AVGO, LRCX and PI gain from the growing proliferation of AI, ML and consumer electronic devices.

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Hedge funds loaded up on these two chip stocks this year. Should you buy them too?
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Nvidia's stock has been a favorite for some time, but two other semiconductor companies recently cracked Goldman's list of popular hedge-fund holdings.

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Lam Research: This Might Be The Last Chance To Buy This Cheap
LRCX
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lam Research remains a 'Buy' due to its strong market position in etching and deposition equipment, critical for semiconductor manufacturing growth. The company demonstrates robust financial health, with steady revenue, net income growth, rising margins, and sustainable dividend increases supported by strong free cash flow. Tariff risks are mitigated by LRCX's global footprint, with most revenue and operations outside the US, reducing exposure to US-Asia trade tensions.

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Why Lam Research Could Outperform The Market For The Next Decade+
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lam Research is a top semiconductor equipment company, with a long track record of revenue, profit, and share count improvement. The company's strong financial growth, consistent buybacks, and leadership in key markets position it as a true long-term compounder. Shares currently trade at a relative discount versus historical averages and peers, creating an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

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Top AI Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for Impressive Returns
CTSH, LRCX, MSFT
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here, we have picked three AI stocks, MSFT, CTSH and LRCX, which are well poised to benefit from AI's growing usage and ability to solve complex problems.

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Is It Worth Investing in Lam Research (LRCX) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
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Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Rare Opportunity: Top Chip Stocks to Buy Now (LRCX, ASML, MU)
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Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Semiconductor stocks have struggled since last summer, with the SMH ETF underperforming the broader market and several individual names experiencing sharp corrections—a familiar pattern in this highly cyclical industry.

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Lam Research (LRCX) Recently Broke Out Above the 200-Day Moving Average
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Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

From a technical perspective, Lam Research (LRCX) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. LRCX recently overtook the 200-day moving average, and this suggests a long-term bullish trend.

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Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Lam Research (LRCX) Now
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Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lam Research (LRCX) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

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Why Lam Research (LRCX) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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63 Top Dividend Growth Stocks For May 2025
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Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

I present 63 high-quality dividend growth stocks for investment for May 2025, categorized by yield: High (4%+), Medium (2.5-3.9%), and Low (

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10 Undervalued Dividend Growth Stocks: May 2025
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Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I rank a selection of undervalued dividend growth stocks in Dividend Radar and present the top ten stocks for consideration. I use two valuation screens, one based on my fair value estimate, and another comparing each stock's forward dividend yield with its 5-year average dividend yield. To rank stocks, I do a quality assessment and sort candidates by quality scores, breaking ties with additional metrics.

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AMAT vs. LRCX: Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock is the Better Buy?
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Both Applied Materials and Lam Research are essential players in the semiconductor equipment space. Which one is a better investment option?

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Is Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Lam Research (LRCX) and Daikin Industries (DKILY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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2 Jim Cramer Stock Picks To Buy in May
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

“Mad Money” TV show host Jim Cramer is a popular, though somewhat over-the-top showman.

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Lam Research (LRCX) Just Reclaimed the 50-Day Moving Average
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

After reaching an important support level, Lam Research (LRCX) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. LRCX surpassed resistance at the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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Top Wide-Moat Stocks to Invest in for Long-Term Growth
ASML, KO, LRCX, PFE
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investing in wide-moat stocks like PFE, ASML, LRCX and KO can be a strategy for long-term wealth creation due to their ability to deliver consistent returns.

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Top 15 High-Growth Dividend Stocks To Consider For May 2025
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Published: May 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

My Top 15 High-Growth Dividend stocks for April 2025 outperformed SPY and VIG, posting a 0.12% gain versus SPY's -0.87% and VIG's -1.53%. Year-to-date, the Top 15 list returned -0.36%, outperforming VIG's -2.46% and SPY's -5.40%, aiming for a long-term 12% return. The May 2025 Top 15 stocks offer a 1.33% average dividend yield with a 21.25% 5-year dividend growth rate and are 29% undervalued.

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Does Lam Research (LRCX) Have the Potential to Rally 26.77% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
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Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 26.8% in Lam Research (LRCX). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

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Here's Why Lam Research (LRCX) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is Lam Research (LRCX) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is Most-Watched Stock Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Worth Betting on Now?
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Lam Research (LRCX) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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This Incredibly Cheap Semiconductor Stock Is About to Go on a Terrific Bull Run
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Share prices of Lam Research (LRCX 1.23%) shot up more than 6% following the April 23 release of its fiscal 2025 third-quarter earnings (for the three months ended March 30), driven by the company's stronger-than-expected results and guidance that point toward strong demand for its semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

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2 Chip Stocks Rallying Alongside Megacap Tech Names
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Published: April 24, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Megacap tech stocks are in rally mode today, including semiconductor concern Nvidia (NVDA).

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Lam Research Q3 Earnings Beat: Can Strong Guidance Lift the Stock?
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Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LRCX fiscal third-quarter 2025 results reflect the benefits of strong product demand on the back of technology-driven upgrade cycles.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Now
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Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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About Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)

  • IPO Date 1984-05-04
  • Website https://www.lamresearch.com
  • Industry Semiconductors
  • CEO Mr. Timothy M. Archer
  • Employees 18600

Lam Research Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, refurbishes, and services semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The company offers ALTUS systems to deposit conformal films for tungsten metallization applications; SABRE electrochemical deposition products for copper interconnect transition that offers copper damascene manufacturing; SOLA ultraviolet thermal processing products for film treatments; and VECTOR plasma-enhanced CVD ALD products. It also provides SPEED gapfill high-density plasma chemical vapor deposition products; and Striker single-wafer atomic layer deposition products for dielectric film solutions. In addition, the company offers Flex for dielectric etch applications; Kiyo for conductor etch applications; Syndion for through-silicon via etch applications; and Versys metal products for metal etch processes. Further, it provides Coronus bevel clean products to enhance die yield; Da Vinci, DV-Prime, EOS, and SP series products to address various wafer cleaning applications; and Metryx mass metrology systems for high precision in-line mass measurement in semiconductor wafer manufacturing. The company sells its products and services to semiconductors industry in the United States, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and internationally. Lam Research Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.