Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Acquired by Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc.

Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. lifted its position in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 159,762 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 5,068 shares during the period. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $21,392,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth $1,894,585,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew 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 purchasing an additional 5,102,589 shares during the period. Nordea Investment Management AB increased its stake in 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 purchasing an additional 2,692,189 shares during the last quarter. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership lifted 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 during the period. Finally, Sei Investments Co. boosted its stake in Lam Research by 103.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 3,049,460 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $296,833,000 after buying an additional 1,550,842 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

LRCX has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $211.00 price target on Lam Research in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Hsbc Global Res raised shares of Lam Research to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $180.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Friday, January 9th. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price target on shares of Lam Research from $80.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, B. Riley reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, January 15th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and seven 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 $198.75.

Key Stories Impacting Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Lam’s strong earnings‑surprise history and says the company has the setup to beat next quarter’s estimates, supporting upside into the print. Will Lam Research (LRCX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded LRCX from Hold to Strong Buy, a boost to sentiment that can attract momentum flows ahead of earnings. Zacks upgrade / TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst notes and a Benzinga roundup show several firms projecting double‑digit upside / higher price targets, which supports upside expectations. Lam Research To Rally Around 17%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday
• Positive Sentiment: Media and commentator support: Jim Cramer called Lam “the best of the best,” which can lift investor confidence despite his caution about buying parabolic moves. Jim Cramer calls Lam Research the “best of the best” but warns against buying parabolic moves
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks included LRCX on its #1 (Strong Buy) momentum list, reinforcing short‑term buyer interest. Best Momentum Stock to Buy for January 21st
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming event risk: Lam is expected to report earnings shortly, which is the obvious near‑term catalyst that could drive volatility in either direction. Lam Research (LRCX) Expected to Announce Earnings on Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry comparison piece (MarketBeat) flags Lam’s strong recurring revenue and recent revenue growth but notes analysts expect returns to moderate — useful context for medium‑term investors. Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Has More Upside in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and pullback risk: coverage warns the recent rally may be “too much, too fast,” and MarketBeat/analysts note a possible ~12% cooling from current levels — a direct reason for profit‑taking. Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Has More Upside in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Jim Cramer’s warning against buying “parabolic moves” and general caution about stretched multiples increases the chance of short‑term selling if earnings or guidance disappoints. Jim Cramer calls Lam Research the “best of the best” but warns against buying parabolic moves

Lam Research Trading Down 3.4%

Shares of LRCX stock opened at $220.70 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.60, a current ratio of 2.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Lam Research Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $56.32 and a fifty-two week high of $236.10. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $176.68 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $140.46. The stock has a market cap of $277.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.77.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.22 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $5.32 billion for 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 business’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.86 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 EPS for the current year.

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 7th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 3rd were given a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 3rd. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.91%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 40,080 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.60, for a total transaction of $6,036,048.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 987,237 shares in the company, valued at approximately $148,677,892.20. This trade represents a 3.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Bethany Mayer sold 1,298 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $159.99, for a total value of $207,667.02. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,652 shares in the company, valued at $264,303.48. This trade represents a 44.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 50,418 shares of company stock worth $7,667,305 over the last quarter. 0.31% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Lam Research Profile

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.