Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Sold by Retirement Systems of Alabama

Retirement Systems of Alabama lowered its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 1.6% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 269,980 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 4,494 shares during the quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $36,150,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Sava Infond d.o.o. raised its stake in Lam Research by 3.1% in the second quarter. Sava Infond d.o.o. now owns 75,250 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $7,325,000 after buying an additional 2,250 shares in the last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund increased its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 30.9% in the 3rd quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 144,656 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $19,369,000 after acquiring an additional 34,147 shares during the last quarter. Horizon Bancorp Inc. IN purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter valued at about $389,000. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 140,433 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $18,804,000 after acquiring an additional 10,408 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Diversified Trust Co lifted its stake in Lam Research by 34.4% during the third quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 31,922 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $4,274,000 after purchasing an additional 8,172 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Lam Research news, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 40,080 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 987,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $148,677,892.20. This trade represents a 3.90% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Bethany Mayer sold 1,298 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $159.99, for a total value of $207,667.02. Following the completion of the transaction, the director 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. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 41,408 shares of company stock valued at $6,248,501 over the last ninety days. 0.31% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Lam Research Trading Down 1.3%

NASDAQ LRCX opened at $217.94 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $178.08 and its two-hundred day moving average is $141.88. Lam Research Corporation has a one year low of $56.32 and a one year high of $236.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 1.60 and a current ratio of 2.21. The firm has a market cap of $273.74 billion, a PE ratio of 48.00, a P/E/G ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 1.77.

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 paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. 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 is currently 22.91%.

Key Lam Research News

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

LRCX has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $180.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Friday, January 9th. New Street Research increased their target price on shares of Lam Research from $140.00 to $195.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $250.00 price objective (up previously from $160.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Dbs Bank lifted their target price on Lam Research from $119.40 to $184.20 in a research report on Monday, October 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $200.52.

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.