Global X Japan Co. Ltd. Sells 2,945 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Global X Japan Co. Ltd. decreased its holdings in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 7.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 34,804 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,945 shares during the quarter. Global X Japan Co. Ltd.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $4,660,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter worth approximately $1,894,585,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 14.4% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 40,622,437 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,954,188,000 after buying an additional 5,102,589 shares in the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB boosted its stake in shares of Lam Research by 34.1% in the second quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 10,594,574 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,029,210,000 after buying an additional 2,692,189 shares during the period. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership grew its position in Lam Research by 35.4% during the second quarter. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership now owns 9,849,868 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $958,786,000 after buying an additional 2,575,456 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in Lam Research by 103.5% during the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 3,049,460 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $296,833,000 after acquiring an additional 1,550,842 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research Stock Performance

LRCX opened at $175.16 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $220.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.58, a PEG ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.77. The company has a current ratio of 2.21, a quick ratio of 1.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Lam Research Corporation has a 1-year low of $56.32 and a 1-year high of $177.29. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $156.31 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $124.61.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.22 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $5.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.23 billion. Lam Research had a net margin of 29.66% and a return on equity of 60.60%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.86 EPS. Lam Research has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.050-1.250 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 3rd will be issued a dividend of $0.26 per share. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 3rd. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is 22.91%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently issued reports on LRCX. Susquehanna increased their target price on Lam Research from $135.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Lam Research from $137.00 to $158.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Evercore ISI raised their target price on Lam Research from $115.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on shares of Lam Research from $115.00 to $160.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Lam Research from $113.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Twenty-six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lam Research has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $161.21.

Trending Headlines about Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Shares closed higher after a Zacks note saying LRCX “beat the stock market upswing” — a sign of short‑term momentum and positive market reaction to recent fundamentals. Lam Research (LRCX) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks reports LRCX hit a 52‑week high as AI‑driven chip demand is boosting shipments, margins and earnings — a structural demand tailwind for Lam’s wafer‑processing equipment. Lam Research Hits 52-Week High: Is the Stock Still Worth Buying?
• Positive Sentiment: Recent session saw a 4.6% surge on above‑average volume — indicates renewed buying interest that could extend momentum if earnings revisions remain constructive. Lam Research (LRCX) Surges 4.6%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks feature lays out three reasons LRCX is a solid growth stock — above‑average financial growth and secular exposure to AI/advanced nodes support longer‑term upside. Is Lam Research (LRCX) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
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• Neutral Sentiment: Market data pages and broad stock‑price coverage provide price context but no new catalyst. Lam Research (LRCX) share price
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparative survey item (Mobix Labs vs. Lam Research) appeared but offers little actionable insight for LRCX investors. Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:MOBX) vs. Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Critical Survey
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large options activity: ~46,914 put contracts traded (about +44% vs. average put volume), signaling elevated hedging or bearish bets that could add downward pressure if volatility spikes or sentiment shifts.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Bethany Mayer sold 1,298 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $159.99, for a total transaction of $207,667.02. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 1,652 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $264,303.48. This represents a 44.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Vahid Vahedi sold 52,190 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.90, for a total value of $7,249,191.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 251,047 shares in the company, valued at $34,870,428.30. The trade was a 17.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 102,608 shares of company stock worth $14,916,496. 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.