Yousif Capital Management LLC Sells 7,199 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Yousif Capital Management LLC cut its stake in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 4.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 140,246 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 7,199 shares during the quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $24,007,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of LRCX. PMV Capital Advisers LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Stance Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Triumph Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. 84.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley nudged its price target higher to $260 (from $254), calling for meaningful upside and backing a constructive medium‑term view. This provides near‑term analyst support for the stock. Morgan Stanley Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst upgrade lifted shares (reported ~1% move), signaling continued broker interest that can amplify short‑term buying. Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Shares Up 1% After Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Industry coverage highlights accelerating AI‑driven wafer fab equipment demand and strong systems revenue growth (Systems revenue up ~28% cited), supporting near‑term top‑line momentum. AI Boom Aids LRCX’s Systems Revenue Growth: Can the Momentum Continue?
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary notes strong analyst consensus (majority Buy ratings) and inclusion on AI‑chip watchlists, reinforcing positive sentiment among institutional holders. Lam Research (LRCX) Fuels Bullish Sentiment Despite Supply Chain Risks
• Positive Sentiment: Management commentary at the Cantor Fitzgerald conference reiterated demand drivers and strategy (investor Q&A and roadmap color), helping sentiment among event‑driven traders. Here’s What Lam Research (LRCX) Highlighted at Cantor Fitzgerald Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: April 22 earnings after the close is the next major catalyst; with four straight beats behind it, the print could either extend momentum or trigger volatility if guidance disappoints. Dear Lam Research Investors, Mark Your Calendars for April 22
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative analyses (e.g., vs. NVE) provide context on valuation and product niches but are unlikely to move LRCX materially unless they reveal changing market share or margin dynamics. Head-To-Head Analysis: Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) and NVE (NASDAQ:NVEC)
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and write‑ups flag supply‑chain and geopolitical risks that could disrupt equipment deliveries and installation schedules; these operational risks can cap upside if they resurface. Lam Research (LRCX) Fuels Bullish Sentiment Despite Supply Chain Risks

Insider Activity at Lam Research

In other Lam Research news, insider Ava Harter sold 1,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.66, for a total value of $333,990.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 53,205 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,846,625.30. This represents a 2.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total transaction of $7,896,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 253,705 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $57,235,848. This represents a 12.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 130,886 shares of company stock worth $29,658,802 in the last three months. 0.31% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Lam Research Trading Up 1.7%

NASDAQ:LRCX opened at $224.35 on Wednesday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $226.69 and a 200 day moving average of $187.12. Lam Research Corporation has a 52 week low of $58.74 and a 52 week high of $256.68. The company has a quick ratio of 1.61, a current ratio of 2.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The firm has a market capitalization of $280.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.97, a P/E/G ratio of 2.35 and a beta of 1.78.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 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 company had revenue of $5.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.23 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.91 EPS. The firm’s revenue 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, research analysts predict that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 earnings per share for the current year.

Lam Research Announces Dividend

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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 4th. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is currently 21.31%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on LRCX shares. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on Lam Research from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Needham & Company LLC raised their price objective on Lam Research from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $320.00 price objective (up from $265.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. UBS Group set a $300.00 price objective on Lam Research in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Lam Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday. Twenty-seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Lam Research presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $245.54.

Lam Research 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.