Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc grew its position in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX – Free Report) by 8.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 106,214 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 8,705 shares during the period. Lam Research makes up 1.2% of Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest position. Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $14,222,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Lam Research by 0.3% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 130,974,214 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $17,537,447,000 after acquiring an additional 364,949 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 1.1% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 59,551,547 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $5,810,172,000 after purchasing an additional 629,666 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in shares of Lam Research by 14.4% during the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 40,622,437 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,954,188,000 after purchasing an additional 5,102,589 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 18.2% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 21,182,948 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $2,836,397,000 after purchasing an additional 3,263,658 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,894,585,000. Institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.
Lam Research Trading Up 1.3%
NASDAQ LRCX opened at $212.20 on Friday. Lam Research Corporation has a 52 week low of $56.32 and a 52 week high of $256.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a current ratio of 2.26. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $224.75 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $172.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $264.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.48, a PEG ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 1.77.
Lam Research Announces Dividend
The firm 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. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.31%.
Key Lam Research News
Here are the key news stories impacting Lam Research this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Lam is engaging with BE Semiconductor Industries (BESI) to boost advanced‑packaging capabilities and content — a strategic M&A angle that would accelerate Lam’s exposure to fast‑growing advanced packaging markets. Lam Research BESI Talks Highlight Push Into Advanced Packaging Content — Also reported that BESI has drawn takeover interest with Lam among suitors. Exclusive‑BESI attracts takeover interest as advanced chip packaging demand surges
- Positive Sentiment: Lam and IBM announced a long‑term collaboration to develop processes/materials for sub‑1nm logic and High‑NA EUV — strengthening Lam’s roadmap exposure to next‑gen logic and AI chips. Lam Research IBM Alliance Targets Sub 1nm Logic And AI Chip Demand
- Positive Sentiment: Management is targeting growth in foundry and logic markets and is aiming for gross margins above 50% via pricing and mix — a direct driver of EPS leverage if demand stays strong. Lam Research Corp. (LRCX) Targets Growth in Foundry and Logic Markets
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts have lifted targets and reiterated conviction after solid results and outlook; Barclays raised its price target recently (supportive to near‑term sentiment). Is Lam Research One of the Best Large‑Cap Tech Stocks to Invest In?
- Positive Sentiment: Industry analysis highlights a supply‑constrained WFE cycle and strong AI/advanced‑packaging demand that underpin a multi‑year capex runway for Lam. Lam Research: Supply‑Constrained WFE Cycle Sets Up A Multi‑Year Runway
- Neutral Sentiment: Market momentum: LRCX has rallied ~33% over three months on earnings beats and AI/packaging demand—helpful context but not a new catalyst. LRCX Stock Soars 33% in Three Months
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: some analysts/commentaries warn the stock may be extended and expect a re‑rating or consolidation — a risk if WFE momentum or execution disappoints. Lam Research: Wonderful Company, But The Price Needs To Come Back To Earth
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of analysts recently issued reports on LRCX shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Lam Research from $250.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Evercore set a $275.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $262.00 price target on shares of Lam Research and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $265.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Citic Securities raised their price objective on shares of Lam Research from $165.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $245.35.
View Our Latest Stock Report on Lam Research
Insider Activity at Lam Research
In other news, insider Ava Harter sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $232.50, for a total transaction of $930,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 54,705 shares in the company, valued at $12,718,912.50. This represents a 6.81% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 50,057 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $224.03, for a total value of $11,214,269.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 1,081,705 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $242,334,371.15. The trade was a 4.42% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 130,886 shares of company stock valued at $29,658,802. Corporate insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.
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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