6,315 Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Acquired by Park Avenue Securities LLC

Posted by Brian Himes on Oct 27th, 2026

Park Avenue Securities LLC boosted its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX – Free Report) by 7.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 90,715 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,315 shares during the period. Park Avenue Securities LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $29,801,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Paladin Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter worth $26,000. Dakota Community Bank & Trust NA acquired a new position in Lam Research in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. lifted its position in Lam Research by 100.0% during the third quarter. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. now owns 100 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Bravera Wealth bought a new stake in Lam Research during the second quarter worth about $46,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC lifted its position in Lam Research by 242.9% during the first quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 120 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 85 shares during the period. 84.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lam Research Price Performance

LRCX stock opened at $237.50 on Tuesday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $302.39 and a 200-day moving average price of $282.90. The company has a market capitalization of $296.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.39, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.85. Lam Research Corporation has a 52-week low of $135.50 and a 52-week high of $438.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 1.86 and a current ratio of 2.48.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The semiconductor company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.18 by $0.02. Lam Research had a return on equity of 72.15% and a net margin of 32.34%. The firm had revenue of $8.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.14 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.26 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 54.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.48 EPS for the current year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced 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 is a boost from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 23rd. Lam Research’s payout ratio is currently 19.67%.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

LRCX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $475.00 target price (up from $385.00) on shares of Lam Research in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Bank of America restated a “buy” rating and issued a $345.00 target price on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 price target (up from $340.00) on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $350.00 price target (down from $450.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, B. Riley Financial increased their price target on shares of Lam Research from $350.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 1st. Twenty-six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $360.23.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on LRCX

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Lam Research Company Profile

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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.