Sava Infond d.o.o. raised its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX – Free Report) by 5.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 79,650 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,400 shares during the period. Lam Research makes up 1.5% of Sava Infond d.o.o.’s holdings, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. Sava Infond d.o.o.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $10,665,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Lam Research by 1,032.4% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 14,189 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,025,000 after purchasing an additional 12,936 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research in the first quarter valued at approximately $239,000. Ignite Planners LLC increased its stake in Lam Research by 32.8% during the 2nd quarter. Ignite Planners LLC now owns 5,169 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $520,000 after buying an additional 1,277 shares during the period. FNY Investment Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $104,000. Finally, Forum Financial Management LP boosted its position in Lam Research by 5.9% in the 2nd quarter. Forum Financial Management LP now owns 6,275 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $611,000 after buying an additional 347 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.61% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total transaction of $7,896,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 253,705 shares in the company, valued at $57,235,848. This trade represents a 12.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.31% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Lam Research Trading Up 3.2%
Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $5.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.23 billion. Lam Research had a return on equity of 62.81% and a net margin of 30.22%.The firm’s revenue was up 22.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.91 earnings per share. Lam Research has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.450 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Lam Research Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be given a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.31%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities analysts have commented on LRCX shares. Argus boosted their price target on shares of Lam Research from $175.00 to $280.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Summit Insights raised Lam Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Lam Research from $250.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Lam Research from $211.00 to $244.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on shares of Lam Research from $250.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Lam Research currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $244.88.
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More Lam Research News
Here are the key news stories impacting Lam Research this week:
- Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target sharply to $290 (from $170) and kept a Buy rating, highlighting the large 2026 WFE market opportunity that benefits Lam. Is Lam Research (LRCX) One of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy for the Next 20 Years?
- Positive Sentiment: BofA’s Vivek Arya named Lam his top semiconductor-equipment pick, citing a projected ~$135B industry spending surge in 2026 as AI demand forces multi-year factory investment — a direct tailwind for Lam’s tools. Lam Research Named Top Semiconductor Pick As AI-Driven Manufacturing Supercycle Shifts Into High Gear
- Positive Sentiment: Lam’s Boise expansion strengthens its operational ties with Micron and positions the company to capture increased demand for AI memory production equipment. This local expansion is being read as evidence of customers ramping capacity. Lam Research Boise Expansion Deepens Micron Ties In AI Memory Cycle
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish write-ups argue Lam has durable growth attributes that could drive strong multi-year returns, reinforcing investor conviction around the AI/memory-driven cycle. 3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Lam Research (LRCX) 3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Lam Research (LRCX) Is Lam Research (LRCX) One of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy for the Next 20 Years?
- Neutral Sentiment: A report about Japan’s Toto (a supplier to chip-equipment makers) and activist interest may signal broader supply‑chain positioning for chip-equipment suppliers, but it’s peripheral to Lam’s core demand drivers. This Toilet Stock Is Surging as an AI Bet. An Activist Sees More Gains.
- Neutral Sentiment: Two short-interest data entries in the feed show zero or inconsistent values (0 shares / NaN), which appears to be a reporting/data issue rather than a meaningful change in betting against the stock. Monitor reliable short-interest releases for any real pressure.
- Neutral Sentiment: Articles discussing the evolving Lam narrative compile the above themes (upgraded targets, expansion, AI cycle) — useful context but largely reiterative rather than new catalysts. How The Narrative Around Lam Research (LRCX) Is Evolving With New Forecasts And Expansion Moves
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.
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