Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Stock Holdings Lowered by Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC

Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC lessened its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 11.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 16,206 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 2,059 shares during the period. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $5,329,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Paladin Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Dakota Community Bank & Trust NA purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. boosted its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 100.0% in the third quarter. Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. now owns 100 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Bravera Wealth purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC grew its stake 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. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research Trading Down 4.9%

NASDAQ LRCX opened at $263.94 on Friday. Lam Research Corporation has a one year low of $135.50 and a one year high of $438.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a quick ratio of 1.91 and a current ratio of 2.63. The company has a market capitalization of $330.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 1.85. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $309.03 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $308.04.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The semiconductor company reported $1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.69 by $0.13. Lam Research had a net margin of 31.27% and a return on equity of 67.60%. The firm had revenue of $6.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.66 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.33 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 30.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Lam Research has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 2.000-2.300 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 23rd were paid a $0.33 dividend. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. This is a positive change from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 23rd. Lam Research’s payout ratio is presently 22.92%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have commented on LRCX. Berenberg Bank set a $420.00 price objective on Lam Research in a report on Wednesday, September 9th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $350.00 target price (down from $450.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on Lam Research from $325.00 to $425.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $320.00 target price on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Fundamental Research set a $390.00 price target on Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, October 1st. One 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. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $364.59.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Lam Research news, insider Ava Harter sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,843,056.52. This trade represents a 10.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 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 on 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 sale, the director directly owned 20,995 shares in the company, valued at $6,607,966.30. This trade represents a 31.28% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lam Research is integrating NVIDIA’s NanoVDB open-source library into its SEMulator3D modeling platform. GPU-accelerated wafer-etch simulations could improve chip-design and manufacturing efficiency, supporting the company’s longer-term role in AI-driven semiconductor fabs. Lam Research Ties AI Fab Push to Faster SEMulator3D Modeling
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to see substantial upside, with Benzinga’s 22-analyst average target near $346 and a separate consensus implying roughly 25.6% potential appreciation. Recent earnings-estimate revisions could provide support if Lam delivers a strong quarterly report. Lam Research Stock Hits Longest Losing Streak Ever Wall Street Analysts See Upside in Lam Research
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are previewing the quarter ended September 2026, focusing on operating metrics beyond headline revenue and earnings estimates. The report could produce a significant re-rating depending on guidance and demand commentary. Lam Research Q1 Earnings Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Options markets are pricing a potentially large post-earnings move—about $28.6 billion in implied market capitalization swing—signaling elevated volatility rather than a clear directional view. Lam Research Could Swing After Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Hotter-than-expected inflation has renewed fears that higher interest rates could restrain AI infrastructure spending, weighing broadly on semiconductor and equipment stocks, including Lam Research. Semiconductor Stocks Trade Down on Inflation Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Lam Research was on track for its ninth consecutive decline, its longest losing streak since 1984. The persistent technical weakness may be encouraging selling despite analysts’ bullish price targets. Lam Research Dips More Than the Broader Market

About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is a semiconductor equipment company that develops and manufactures systems used to fabricate integrated circuits. Its technologies support key stages of wafer processing, helping semiconductor manufacturers create the increasingly complex structures found in memory, logic and other types of chips.

The company’s product portfolio includes etch systems, which selectively remove materials from wafers; deposition systems, which apply thin films; and cleaning solutions used to remove contaminants and residue during manufacturing.