Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)
LRCX stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Lam Research Corporation currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $368.94 — +13.1% versus the last price of $326.11. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
LRCX historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in LRCX.
LRCX annual returns by year
Congress trading in LRCX
13 members of Congress have disclosed trading LRCX — 15 purchases and 11 sales worth an estimated $373,000. Most recent disclosure: Apr 27, 2026.
See who in Congress traded LRCX →Insider activity in LRCX
LRCX's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 47 sales ($68.3M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 6, 2026.
| Aug 6, 2026 | Archer Timothy | President and CEO | Sell | $9.0M |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Talwalkar Abhijit Y | Director | Sell | $6.1M |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Archer Timothy | President and CEO | Sell | $11.7M |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Brandt Eric | Director | Sell | $106,713 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Brandt Eric | Director | Sell | $497,635 |
About Lam Research Corporation
Lam Research Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, refurbishes, and services semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits in the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The company offers ALTUS systems to deposit conformal or selective films for tungsten or molybdenum metallization applications; SABRE electrochemical deposition products for copper interconnect transition that offers copper damascene manufacturing; SPEED gapfill high-density plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) products; Striker single-wafer atomic layer deposition products for dielectric film solutions; and VECTOR plasma-enhanced CVD products. It also provides Flex for dielectric etch applications; Vantex, a dielectric etch system that provides RF technology and repeatable wafer-to-wafer performance enabled by Equipment Intelligence solutions; Kiyo for conductor etch applications; Syndion for through-silicon via etch applications; and Versys metal products for metal etch processes. In addition, the company offers Coronus bevel clean products to enhance die yield; and Da Vinci, DV-Prime, EOS, and SP series products to address various wafer cleaning applications. Further, it provides Reliant deposition, etch, and clean products; and Sense.i platform products, as well as customer service, spares, and upgrades. Lam Research Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
LRCX Key Statistics
LRCX in plain English
- P/E ratio (54.1) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of LRCX's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (65.07%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (31.27%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.33%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
LRCX stock: frequently asked questions
What is Lam Research Corporation's stock price today?
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) last traded at $326.11 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $94.11 and $438.50.
Is LRCX stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on LRCX is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $368.94 — about +13.1% versus the current price of $326.11. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in LRCX 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Lam Research Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $40,013 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 3,901%, or 44.6% per year.
Does LRCX pay a dividend?
Yes. Lam Research Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.33% per year at today's share price.
What is LRCX's P/E ratio?
LRCX trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 54.1, and 28.2 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade LRCX stock?
Yes — 13 members of Congress have disclosed trades in LRCX under the STOCK Act, totaling 15 purchases and 11 sales worth an estimated $373,000.
What is Lam Research Corporation's ticker symbol?
Lam Research Corporation trades under the ticker symbol LRCX on the NASDAQ.
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