Mufg Securities Americas Inc. Purchases 3,118 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX

Mufg Securities Americas Inc. grew its position in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 9.0% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 37,665 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,118 shares during the quarter. Lam Research comprises approximately 0.8% of Mufg Securities Americas Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 20th largest holding. Mufg Securities Americas Inc.’s holdings in Lam Research were worth $16,321,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Bayban purchased a new stake in Lam Research during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research in the 1st quarter worth $26,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Lam Research by 242.9% in the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 120 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. Paladin Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lam Research in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. 84.61% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Lam Research News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Lam Research broke ground on a 120,000-square-foot Oregon semiconductor laboratory as part of a planned investment of more than $3 billion in its global lab network over five years. The project is intended to accelerate process innovations for advanced AI chips and improve collaboration with customers, supporting the company’s long-term growth prospects. Lam Research breaks ground on AI semiconductor lab in Oregon
• Positive Sentiment: The board approved a 27% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $0.26 to $0.33 per share. The payout is scheduled for October 14, 2026, for shareholders of record on September 23, providing a modest shareholder-return signal. Lam Research Corporation Announces a 27% Increase in Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Lam’s latest earnings exceeded consensus expectations, with quarterly earnings per share of $1.82 versus the $1.69 estimate and revenue of $6.72 billion. Revenue increased 30% year over year, while management issued fiscal first-quarter 2027 EPS guidance of $2.00 to $2.30. Analysts’ median price target remains substantially above recent trading levels, although Mizuho recently lowered its target to $365.
• Neutral Sentiment: Two long-serving directors, Michael R. Cannon and Sohail U. Ahmed, plan to retire from the board on November 2, 2026. The transition could refresh governance but introduces some near-term uncertainty regarding board composition. Lam Research Announces Retirement of Michael R. Cannon and Sohail U. Ahmed from Board of Directors
• Negative Sentiment: Investors appear increasingly concerned about tariffs, export restrictions and other U.S.-China trade measures. China was Lam’s largest geographic market in fiscal 2026, making the company particularly sensitive to policy changes that could reduce demand, hurt margins or disrupt its supply chain. These macro concerns have overshadowed the dividend increase and Oregon expansion. Lam Research Slides as China Trade Risk Appears to Outweigh Dividend Hike
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity shows selling rather than buying by executives and directors over the past six months, which may reinforce caution among investors, though such transactions can reflect personal financial planning rather than a view on company fundamentals.

Lam Research Trading Down 5.2%

LRCX opened at $301.90 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a quick ratio of 1.91 and a current ratio of 2.63. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $330.43 and its 200-day moving average price is $289.14. Lam Research Corporation has a one year low of $94.11 and a one year high of $438.50. The stock has a market cap of $377.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.41, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.84.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The semiconductor company reported $1.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.13. Lam Research had a return on equity of 67.60% and a net margin of 31.27%.The firm had revenue of $6.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.66 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.33 EPS. Lam Research’s quarterly revenue was up 30.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Lam Research has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 2.000-2.300 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.32 EPS for the current year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.33 per share. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. This is a positive change from Lam Research’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 23rd. Lam Research’s dividend payout ratio is 18.06%.

Insider Transactions at Lam Research

In related news, SVP Neil J. Fernandes sold 7,659 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $309.60, for a total value of $2,371,226.40. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 58,470 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,102,312. This trade represents a 11.58% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Abhijit Y. Talwalkar sold 18,282 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $335.00, for a total transaction of $6,124,470.00. Following the sale, the director owned 87,142 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $29,192,570. The trade was a 17.34% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 80,441 shares of company stock worth $27,614,296. 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

LRCX has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $375.00 price target (up from $310.00) on shares of Lam Research in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on Lam Research from $404.00 to $367.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Raymond James Financial set a $425.00 price objective on Lam Research in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $475.00 price objective (up from $385.00) on shares of Lam Research in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $390.00 target price on shares of Lam Research in a report on Thursday, July 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Lam Research currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $357.31.

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.