Shell Asset Management Co. Sells 52,179 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Shell Asset Management Co. cut its holdings in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 74.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,520 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 52,179 shares during the period. Shell Asset Management Co.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $2,346,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new stake in Lam Research during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Lam Research during the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Lam Research in the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust raised its stake in shares of Lam Research by 111.1% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 380 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Lam Research news, Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total value of $7,896,000.00. Following the sale, the director owned 253,705 shares in the company, valued at $57,235,848. This trade represents a 12.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Lam Research News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts point to secular trends (AI, advanced nodes, foundry expansion) as drivers for Lam’s long‑term growth, supporting investor confidence in sustained demand for its etch and deposition tools. Analysts Cite Secular Trends For Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)’s Development
• Positive Sentiment: Lam announced leadership changes and new partnerships aimed at positioning the company for next‑generation chip demand — a strategic move investors view as reinforcing execution and market share potential. Lam Research Reshapes Leadership And Partnerships For Next Generation Chip Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Published analyses asking whether Lam has a long runway for growth provide deeper context (valuation vs. growth opportunities) but don’t introduce new company‑specific catalysts. These pieces help frame investor debate rather than change fundamentals. Does Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Have a Long Runway for Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reports show “0 shares” and NaN changes for early February — data that appears erroneous and is unlikely to be a meaningful market signal. Treat the short‑interest items as noise until corrected data is released.
• Negative Sentiment: A headline reporting insider selling coincided with a short‑term price dip; insider sales can weigh on sentiment even if they’re routine or non‑indicative of company fundamentals. Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Stock Price Down 1.2% on Insider Selling

Lam Research Stock Performance

NASDAQ:LRCX opened at $235.53 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.26, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $201.76 and a 200 day simple moving average of $155.35. Lam Research Corporation has a 1-year low of $56.32 and a 1-year high of $251.87. The stock has a market cap of $294.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.26, a PEG ratio of 2.53 and a beta of 1.78.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.10. Lam Research had a net margin of 30.22% and a return on equity of 62.81%. The firm had revenue of $5.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.23 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.91 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Lam Research has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.450 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be issued a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Lam Research’s payout ratio is 21.31%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

LRCX has been the topic of several analyst reports. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. B. Riley Financial reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, January 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Lam Research from $165.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $320.00 price objective (up from $265.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, New Street Research boosted their target price on Lam Research from $195.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Lam Research has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $244.88.

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.