Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc lifted its position in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX – Free Report) by 8.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 106,214 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 8,705 shares during the quarter. Lam Research comprises approximately 1.2% of Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc’s holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest position. Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $14,222,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new stake in Lam Research during the second quarter worth $27,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter valued at about $41,000. Tripletail Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 3rd quarter worth about $44,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Activity at Lam Research
In other Lam Research news, Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total value of $7,896,000.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 253,705 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $57,235,848. This represents a 12.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Ava Harter sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.66, for a total value of $333,990.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 53,205 shares in the company, valued at $11,846,625.30. The trade was a 2.74% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 130,886 shares of company stock worth $29,658,802 in the last ninety days. 0.31% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Lam Research Stock Up 1.3%
Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 period last year, the business posted $0.91 earnings per share. 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. On average, analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.
Lam Research Dividend Announcement
The company 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. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.31%.
Lam Research News Summary
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
Analyst Ratings Changes
LRCX has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price target on Lam Research from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Lam Research from $165.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price objective on Lam Research from $225.00 to $265.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Evercore set a $275.00 target price on Lam Research in a research note 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 equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $245.35.
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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.
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