Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. Buys 5,600 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. raised its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 1.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 487,940 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,600 shares during the period. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $65,335,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. IMG Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Lam Research during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in Lam Research during the second quarter valued at $27,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the third quarter valued at $41,000. Tripletail Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter worth about $44,000. Finally, Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:LRCX opened at $217.94 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $178.08 and its 200 day moving average is $141.29. The stock has a market cap of $273.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.52 and a beta of 1.77. Lam Research Corporation has a 52-week low of $56.32 and a 52-week high of $236.10. 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 (NASDAQ:LRCX) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.04. Lam Research had a return on equity of 60.60% and a net margin of 29.66%.The business had revenue of $5.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.23 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.86 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 EPS for the current year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Bank of America upped their price target on shares of Lam Research from $195.00 to $245.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $250.00 target price on Lam Research and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Lam Research from $113.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $250.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, New Street Research increased their target price on Lam Research from $140.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Lam Research has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $200.52.

Key Stories Impacting Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded LRCX to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), a move that typically attracts momentum flows and retail/institutional attention; the upgrade is being cited as a catalyst for optimism about near-term earnings and price momentum. Lam Research (LRCX) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here’s What You Should Know
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary (Zacks) and coverage notes point to strong AI-chip demand and rising DRAM spending that should help LRCX beat Q2 estimates, supporting upside expectations for revenue and margins. LRCX Likely to Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Media coverage highlights AI-driven momentum (a recent piece notes the stock jumped on AI buzz and tariff news), which can attract short-term buyers and program trades. Why Lam Research (LRCX) Is Up 5.0% After AI Buzz And Tariff Jitters Hit Spotlight
• Neutral Sentiment: New Street raised its price target to $195 (from $140) but kept a “neutral” rating — the higher target signals improving fundamental views, but the maintained neutral limits the endorsement strength for further rallies. New Street Adjusts Lam Research Price Target to $195 From $140; Maintains Neutral Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: High-profile mentions (e.g., Jim Cramer calling LRCX “the best of the best” while warning about buying parabolic moves) can boost credibility but also encourage caution among momentum-sensitive traders. Jim Cramer calls Lam Research the “best of the best” but warns against buying parabolic moves
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put-option volume: traders bought ~87,781 puts (about +129% vs. average), a sharp rise in bearish/options-hedging activity that can signal investor risk-off, price protection flows, or speculative bearish bets — all of which can add downward pressure or volatility.
• Negative Sentiment: Relative weakness vs. peers: coverage notes that LRCX underperformed competitors on Thursday, a datapoint traders watch for leadership shifts within the semiconductor equipment group and to gauge rotation risk. Lam Research Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Ava Harter sold 9,010 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $157.47, for a total value of $1,418,804.70. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 56,786 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,942,091.42. This represents a 13.69% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 40,080 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.60, for a total transaction of $6,036,048.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 987,237 shares in the company, valued at approximately $148,677,892.20. This represents a 3.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 50,418 shares of company stock valued at $7,667,305 over the last three months. 0.31% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Lam Research Company 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.