Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Purchased by Global Trust Asset Management LLC

Global Trust Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 46.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 10,642 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 3,378 shares during the quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $1,822,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in LRCX. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. grew its stake in shares of Lam Research by 259.6% during the fourth quarter. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. now owns 2,582 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $442,000 after acquiring an additional 1,864 shares during the last quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 6.8% in the 4th quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp now owns 1,175 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $201,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Aspiriant LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $251,000. Element Squared LLC acquired a new stake in Lam Research in the 4th quarter worth approximately $246,000. Finally, Birchcreek Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Lam Research in the 4th quarter worth approximately $205,000. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Lam Research Stock Performance

Shares of Lam Research stock opened at $218.44 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $227.02 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $184.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a current ratio of 2.26. Lam Research Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $56.32 and a fifty-two week high of $256.68. The company has a market cap of $272.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 1.78.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.10. Lam Research had a return on equity of 62.81% and a net margin of 30.22%.The firm had revenue of $5.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.23 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.91 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 22.1% on a year-over-year basis. Lam Research has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.450 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be paid a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.31%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have issued reports on LRCX. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Lam Research from $165.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Zacks Research upgraded Lam Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Bank of America lifted their price target on Lam Research from $195.00 to $245.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Lam Research from $170.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC increased their price objective on Lam Research from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Lam Research presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $245.35.

Trending Headlines about Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and a higher price target pushed bullish flows — recent coverage flagged an upgrade and a price‑target raise to $235, which helped shares rally earlier in the session. Lam Research Shares Up on Analyst Upgrade Price Target Raised to $235
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and outlets are naming LRCX among top semiconductor‑equipment picks as semiconductor capex and AI chip demand accelerate — this thematic coverage supports expectations for stronger order cycles and revenue visibility. Semiconductor Capex Rising 2 AI Pick-and-Shovel Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: The company scheduled its March quarter conference call for April 22 — investor focus will shift to management’s commentary on order trends and FY guidance, which could move the stock depending on the tone. March Quarter Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces highlighting LRCX as a long‑term buy and mentions in “best stock” lists support investor interest, but are more sentiment drivers than immediate catalysts. Why Lam Research Is a Top Stock for the Long Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional moves: reports show Bridgewater (Ray Dalio) trimmed its stake—worth noting for positioning, but not an immediate operational signal. Ray Dalio Trims Stake
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory risk increased after lawmakers proposed tougher restrictions on exports of chipmaking tools to China, which would raise geopolitical and revenue uncertainty for equipment suppliers like Lam. US Lawmakers Propose Crackdown on Chip Tool Sales to China
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group downgraded LRCX from Buy to Hold, a direct negative analyst signal that likely weighed on intraday sentiment despite other upgrades. Erste Downgrades Lam Research

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Lam Research news, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 50,057 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $224.03, for a total transaction of $11,214,269.71. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 1,081,705 shares in the company, valued at approximately $242,334,371.15. The trade was a 4.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.66, for a total value of $333,990.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 53,205 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,846,625.30. The trade was a 2.74% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 130,886 shares of company stock worth $29,658,802. Insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is a global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1980 by David K. Lam and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company develops and manufactures systems used in multiple stages of semiconductor device production, including thin film deposition, plasma etch, wafer cleaning and related process modules and automation.

Lam’s product portfolio covers core process technologies employed by logic and memory manufacturers, with equipment designed to support advanced-node patterning, 3D NAND and other emerging device architectures.