Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Bought by Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC

Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 32.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 10,657 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,604 shares during the quarter. Outlook Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $1,824,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. PMV Capital Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Stance Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Lam Research News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS lifted its price target on Lam Research to $375 from $310, signaling higher confidence in the company’s outlook and helping drive buying interest. Why Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Is Trading Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Lam Research said it has raised its 2026 WFE forecast, which points to stronger expected spending in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Lam Research (LRCX) Raises WFE Forecast at BofA Global Technology Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple articles highlighted Lam Research as a strategic AI and growth-market investment, but these pieces were more thematic than directly tied to a near-term operating update. Lam Research (LRCX): A Strategic Investment in the Transformative Industry
• Neutral Sentiment: Broad semiconductor-market commentary noted the sector’s recent reversal and a possible correction, which could create volatility for LRCX even if the long-term demand case remains intact. Semiconductor shorts pile on as winning trade reverses
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentary suggested the stock may still look overvalued despite real AI-related tailwinds, which could temper upside if investors focus on valuation. Lam Research: AI Tailwinds Are Real, But The Stock Still Looks Overvalued

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Lam Research news, insider Ava Harter sold 6,010 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $258.66, for a total value of $1,554,546.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 53,205 shares in the company, valued at $13,762,005.30. This represents a 10.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, SVP Neil J. Fernandes sold 18,170 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $255.14, for a total value of $4,635,893.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 66,129 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,872,153.06. This represents a 21.55% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 31,839 shares of company stock valued at $8,561,667. 0.31% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently weighed in on LRCX shares. HSBC increased their target price on Lam Research from $221.00 to $247.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. New Street Research boosted their target price on Lam Research from $235.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on Lam Research from $285.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $320.00 target price on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research cut Lam Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. Twenty-seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $306.52.

Lam Research Stock Up 0.8%

NASDAQ LRCX opened at $327.16 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $409.14 billion, a PE ratio of 61.73, a P/E/G ratio of 2.69 and a beta of 1.85. Lam Research Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $87.75 and a fifty-two week high of $349.09. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $277.79 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $229.81. The company has a quick ratio of 1.77, a current ratio of 2.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The semiconductor company reported $1.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $5.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.70 billion. Lam Research had a return on equity of 66.21% and a net margin of 30.94%.Lam Research’s quarterly revenue was up 23.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.04 EPS. Lam Research has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.500-1.800 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 5.67 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 8th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 17th will be issued a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 17th. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is currently 19.62%.

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.