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LRCX Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Lam Research · Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
LRCX live signal snapshot
Shares of LRCX were last at $235.88, up 6.07% on the day, trading 46.2% below its 52-week high of $438.50 and 74.1% above its 52-week low of $135.50. Our AI model's current call on LRCX is HOLD, with 64% confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. The short-term averages line up bearishly, and the price remains under its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $247.50, a 4.9% move from the last price.
LRCX's 14-day RSI is 51.9 — a neutral zone, with no decisive edge for bulls or bears. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 0.81 shows buying pressure building. Its 50-day average ($280.09) remains 1.4% below the 200-day ($284.01), the pattern chartists call a death cross.
30 Wall Street analysts covering LRCX put the average price target at $363.03 (range $255.00–$500.00), implying 53.9% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 30 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 4 Hold).
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About Lam Research
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) is a semiconductor equipment & materials company in the technology sector, headquartered in Fremont, CA, United States. 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… It has a market value of about $294.7 billion and roughly 24,300 full-time employees. With a beta of 2.01, the stock has historically swung more than the overall market.
LRCX performance vs. the market
Year to date, LRCX has gained 37.8%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 41.8%, 30.3 points better than the S&P 500. Its −21.7% move over the past month extends a −30.0% three-month slide.
| Period | LRCX | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −21.7% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −30.0% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +37.8% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +41.8% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
Lam Research financials at a glance
Lam Research's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $8.2 billion of revenue and net income of $2.8 billion (a 33.5% net margin). Revenue was up 54.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.2 on trailing earnings of $6.71 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $4.5 billion, and total debt equals 27% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $8.2B | $2.8B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $6.7B | $2.3B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $5.8B | $1.8B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.3B | $1.6B |
LRCX vs. its peers
LRCX's +37.8% this year ranks ahead of 3 of the 5 big technology names below. The strongest of the group this year is Applied Materials (AMAT, +53.7%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lam Research (LRCX) | $235.88 | +37.8% | 35.2 | HOLD |
| ASML Holding (ASML) | $1,534.42 | +43.4% | 37.8 | HOLD |
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | $395.08 | +53.7% | 34.1 | HOLD |
| KLA (KLAC) | $161.01 | +32.5% | 40.4 | HOLD |
| Apple (AAPL) | $355.63 | +30.8% | 39.6 | BUY |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $173.73 | −6.8% | 22.0 | SELL |
LRCX stock: common questions
What is the LRCX stock price target?
30 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $363.03, in a range of $255.00–$500.00, versus a recent price of $235.88. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $247.50 over the next month.
Is LRCX a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates LRCX a HOLD at 64% confidence. Among analysts, 30 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 4 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has LRCX stock performed this year?
Year to date, LRCX has gained 37.8%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 41.8%, 30.3 points better than the S&P 500. Its −21.7% move over the past month extends a −30.0% three-month slide.
What is LRCX's 52-week high and low?
LRCX has traded between $135.50 and $438.50 over the past 52 weeks; at $235.88 it is 46.2% below its 52-week high of $438.50 and 74.1% above its 52-week low of $135.50.
What sector is LRCX in, and who are its peers?
LRCX is in the technology sector (semiconductor equipment & materials). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include ASML Holding (ASML), Applied Materials (AMAT), KLA (KLAC), Apple (AAPL).
How accurate is the LRCX forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines LRCX's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.