Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Sold by YHB Investment Advisors Inc.

YHB Investment Advisors Inc. lessened its position in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 5.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 91,541 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 5,121 shares during the quarter. Lam Research makes up about 1.9% of YHB Investment Advisors Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest position. YHB Investment Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $30,072,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Bayban acquired a new stake in Lam Research during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Lam Research in the first quarter worth about $26,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC raised its position in Lam Research by 242.9% in 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 in the last quarter. Paladin Partners LLC bought a new position in Lam Research during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, University of Illinois Foundation bought a new position in Lam Research during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group lowered their price objective on Lam Research from $435.00 to $425.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. Jefferies Financial Group set a $335.00 target price on shares of Lam Research and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Susquehanna reaffirmed 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. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 target price (up from $340.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price objective on shares of Lam Research from $305.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $364.59.

More Lam Research News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lam Research is benefiting from continued investment in AI chips, advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which is increasing demand for the company’s wafer-fabrication equipment. The stock is reportedly up about 73% this year and ranks highly among stocks with strong return on equity. Is Lam Research a Smart AI Stock Pick for Long-Term Investors?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analysis continues to highlight Lam’s earnings growth, improving margins and consistent profitability. Its latest reported quarter exceeded consensus expectations, with revenue rising 30% year over year and EPS surpassing estimates, reinforcing the bullish fundamental case.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks included Lam Research among chip stocks with dependable earnings that could benefit from the AI boom, alongside NVIDIA, Applied Materials and TSMC. This keeps LRCX prominent among investors seeking semiconductor exposure. 4 Top Chip Stocks With Dependable Earnings to Ride the AI Boom
• Neutral Sentiment: Lam Research is one of the most-watched stocks on Zacks, but the “trending stock” coverage reflects investor interest rather than a new company announcement or earnings catalyst. Lam Research Is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains the main risk. Analysts note that Lam trades at a premium to KLA relative to trailing free cash flow, so continued gains may require sustained AI-driven growth and execution. A modest premarket decline in Europe also points to some near-term caution. Lam Research vs. KLA
• Neutral Sentiment: One article references an abdominoplasty clinical trial while attributing it to Lam Research, which appears unrelated to the semiconductor-equipment company and should not be treated as relevant investment news.

Lam Research Trading Down 2.9%

NASDAQ LRCX traded down $9.50 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $320.01. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,104,354 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,700,038. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $310.02 and a 200 day moving average of $305.12. Lam Research Corporation has a twelve month low of $131.02 and a twelve month high of $438.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $400.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 55.45, a PEG ratio of 1.32 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.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The semiconductor company reported $1.82 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $6.72 billion during 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%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 30.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.33 EPS. Lam Research has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 2.000-2.300 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.33 per share. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. This is a boost from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 23rd. Lam Research’s payout ratio is presently 22.92%.

Insider Activity at Lam Research

In other 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 completion of the transaction, the insider directly 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 filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Abhijit Y. Talwalkar sold 18,282 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $335.00, for a total value of $6,124,470.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 87,142 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $29,192,570. This trade represents a 17.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 32,839 shares of company stock worth $10,644,740. 0.31% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.