Venture Visionary Partners LLC grew its position in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX – Free Report) by 9.0% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 50,717 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,198 shares during the quarter. Venture Visionary Partners LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $16,661,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Paladin Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Bravera Wealth purchased a new stake in Lam Research in the second quarter worth about $46,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Lam Research by 242.9% during the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 120 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. Comprehensive Financial Planning Inc. PA bought a new position in Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth about $52,000. Finally, Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in Lam Research during the 1st quarter valued at about $26,000. Institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Lam Research
In other Lam Research 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 transaction of $1,512,300.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 42,462 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,843,056.52. The trade was a 10.53% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through 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 stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 20,995 shares in the company, valued at $6,607,966.30. This represents a 31.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 32,839 shares of company stock valued at $10,644,740 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.
More Lam Research News
- Positive Sentiment: AI-driven demand remains a key catalyst. Lam Research is highlighted alongside NVIDIA, Applied Materials and TSMC as a chip-industry company with dependable earnings and durable growth prospects tied to the AI boom. 4 Top Chip Stocks With Dependable Earnings to Ride the AI Boom
- Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and margins support the investment case. Zacks says Lam’s premium valuation is supported by surging earnings, improving margins and exposure to advanced packaging, HBM and broader chipmaking demand. The company’s latest reported quarter also exceeded consensus estimates for both EPS and revenue, while management issued quarterly EPS guidance of $2.00–$2.30. Should You Invest in Lam Research Stock Despite Its Premium Valuation?
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable. Recent coverage identifies Lam Research as a preferred semiconductor-industry name, and Morgan Stanley reportedly raised its price target, reinforcing expectations for continued upside tied to semiconductor capital spending. TSMC Stock Hits Record High, Morgan Stanley Raises Lam Research Price Target
- Neutral Sentiment: Industry outlook remains constructive. Lam Research is included in multiple semiconductor-industry reports alongside Applied Materials and FormFactor, reflecting broad expectations for sustained AI-related equipment demand. Zacks Industry Outlook Applied Materials, Lam Research and FormFactor
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation is a significant risk. Although Lam is growing faster than KLA, the companies reportedly had similar forward earnings multiples, while Lam traded at a higher valuation relative to trailing free cash flow. Investors may therefore demand continued execution to justify the premium. Lam Research vs. KLA: Is Faster Growth Worth Paying More for Cash Flow?
- Negative Sentiment: One circulating clinical-study headline appears unrelated to Lam Research’s semiconductor business. The abdominoplasty reference does not describe a credible Lam Research operating catalyst and may reflect an erroneous company attribution; investors should not treat it as material news for LRCX. New Abdominoplasty Trial Signals Steady Demand in Procedure-Driven Healthcare
Lam Research Stock Performance
Shares of Lam Research stock traded down $4.38 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $329.51. The company had a trading volume of 6,384,615 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,736,192. The stock has a market cap of $412.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 57.21, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.85. The company has a quick ratio of 1.91, a current ratio of 2.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $310.02 and a 200 day simple moving average of $305.12. Lam Research Corporation has a 12-month low of $131.02 and a 12-month high of $438.50.
Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The semiconductor company reported $1.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $6.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.66 billion. Lam Research had a net margin of 31.27% and a return on equity of 67.60%. Lam Research’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.33 EPS. Lam Research has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 2.000-2.300 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Lam Research Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be given a $0.33 dividend. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 23rd. This is a positive change from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Lam Research’s payout ratio is currently 22.92%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms have commented on LRCX. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $355.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $390.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $335.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Berenberg Bank set a $420.00 target price on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Lam Research from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday, September 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $364.59.
Check Out Our Latest Research Report on LRCX
Lam Research Profile
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.
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