M&G PLC Has $234.80 Million Stock Position in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

M&G PLC cut its holdings in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,752,251 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 83,661 shares during the period. Lam Research comprises approximately 1.2% of M&G PLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th biggest position. M&G PLC owned 0.14% of Lam Research worth $234,802,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of LRCX. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in Lam Research during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter worth about $29,000. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Lam Research in the second quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust boosted its stake in shares of Lam Research by 111.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 380 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 84.61% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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 shares were sold at an average price of $225.60, for a total transaction of $7,896,000.00. Following the sale, the director 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. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.31% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Lam Research Trading Up 1.8%

NASDAQ LRCX opened at $235.53 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $294.12 billion, a PE ratio of 48.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.53 and a beta of 1.78. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $201.76 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $155.74. The company has a current ratio of 2.26, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Lam Research Corporation has a 12 month low of $56.32 and a 12 month high of $251.87.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $5.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.23 billion. Lam Research had a return on equity of 62.81% and a net margin of 30.22%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 22.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.91 earnings per share. Lam Research has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.450 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 EPS for the current year.

Lam Research Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is 21.31%.

Trending Headlines about Lam Research

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts point to secular trends (AI, advanced nodes, foundry expansion) as drivers for Lam’s long‑term growth, supporting investor confidence in sustained demand for its etch and deposition tools. Analysts Cite Secular Trends For Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)’s Development
• Positive Sentiment: Lam announced leadership changes and new partnerships aimed at positioning the company for next‑generation chip demand — a strategic move investors view as reinforcing execution and market share potential. Lam Research Reshapes Leadership And Partnerships For Next Generation Chip Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Published analyses asking whether Lam has a long runway for growth provide deeper context (valuation vs. growth opportunities) but don’t introduce new company‑specific catalysts. These pieces help frame investor debate rather than change fundamentals. Does Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Have a Long Runway for Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reports show “0 shares” and NaN changes for early February — data that appears erroneous and is unlikely to be a meaningful market signal. Treat the short‑interest items as noise until corrected data is released.
• Negative Sentiment: A headline reporting insider selling coincided with a short‑term price dip; insider sales can weigh on sentiment even if they’re routine or non‑indicative of company fundamentals. Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Stock Price Down 1.2% on Insider Selling

Analyst Ratings Changes

LRCX has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Evercore set a $275.00 price objective on shares of Lam Research in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $200.00 price target (up from $175.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Summit Insights raised Lam Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Needham & Company LLC upped their target price on Lam Research from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Dbs Bank increased their target price on Lam Research from $119.40 to $184.20 in a research report on Monday, October 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $244.88.

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.