LRCX Stock Analysis & Forecast (2026)

$290.20
Current Price
96%
Strong Buy
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Data refreshed: September 01, 2026

Key Financial Metrics

Market Cap
$363.13B
P/E Ratio (TTM)
50.4x
P/E Forward
25.1x
Revenue Growth
30.0%
Gross Margin
50.5%
Net Margin
31.3%
Return on Equity
65.1%
Debt/Equity
0.33

AI Analysis Summary

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) is a Technology company in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry with a 96% Strong Buy Score. Key strengths include Revenue Growth (30.0%), Gross Margin (50.5%), Net Margin (31.3%). The score on this page is a five-factor screen — revenue growth, gross margin, net margin, return on equity and debt-to-equity — each scored against fixed thresholds from a neutral starting point of 50%. The eight-section analysis, including moat, free cash flow, dilution and valuation, runs in the full report.

Revenue Growth: Strong Gross Margin: Excellent Net Margin: Excellent Return on Equity: Excellent Debt/Equity: Moderate

This analysis is generated by StrongBuyAnalytics AI using publicly available financial data from SEC filings, earnings reports, and market feeds. It is not personalized investment advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.

Why LRCX Has a 96% Score

4 of the inputs in our model moved LRCX's score away from the neutral baseline of 50%, landing it at 96% (Strong Buy). Each one below is a specific figure from Lam Research Corporation's reported financials, not a judgement call:

Recent Catalysts for LRCX

4 data points sit outside the score itself but bear on Lam Research Corporation's next few quarters. They are reported here as observations, not predictions:

Earnings grew 34.8% — accelerating profitability could drive re-rating.
Wall Street consensus target is $371.19 (+27.9% from current price), based on 31 analyst estimates.
Analyst consensus recommendation: Strong Buy.
Institutional ownership at 88.9% — strong smart-money backing.

LRCX vs. AMAT, KLAC, ASML, AEHR

Compared against other Semiconductor Equipment & Materials companies we cover, picked for having a similar market capitalisation to LRCX.

Ticker Price Market Cap P/E Rev Growth Net Margin ROE
LRCX $290.20 $363.13B 50.4x 30.0% 31.3% 65.1%
AMAT $441.85 $350.65B 38.1x 24.8% 30.1% 41.1%
KLAC $170.89 $223.28B 46.8x 15.2% 35.6% 87.5%
ASML $1665.14 $639.58B 56.1x 21.3% 30.1% 53.9%
AEHR $76.59 $2.50B 33.7% -14.3% -4.2%

Main Risks for LRCX Investors

2 measurable risks showed up in Lam Research Corporation's numbers. This is not a complete list of what could go wrong — only what is visible in the data we score:

High beta of 1.86 means the stock is 86% more volatile than the market — expect larger drawdowns in corrections.
Trailing P/E of 50.4x prices in significant growth — any miss could trigger a sharp selloff.

LRCX Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

Lam Research Corporation's liquidity and cash generation as of the most recent filing — note the cash position of $5.58B against $4.12B of debt:

Total Cash
$5.58B
Total Debt
$4.12B
Current Ratio
2.63
FCF Yield
0.9%
EBITDA
$8.64B
Operating Margin
37.4%

Figures are drawn from Lam Research Corporation's most recent balance sheet and cash flow statement as filed with the SEC. See the filings themselves.

LRCX Valuation Snapshot

Trailing P/E
50.4x
High expectations
Forward P/E
25.1x
Earnings growth expected
Price / Book
29.1x
High intangible value
PEG Ratio
1.40
Fairly valued
Analyst Target (Mean)
$371.19
Range: $290 – $500
Dividend Yield
0.44%
5Y avg: 0.96%
52-Week Price Range — LRCX is trading at 57% of its range
$94.11 (52W Low) $438.50 (52W High)

Who Holds LRCX? — Institutional 13F Filings

Institutional investment managers with >$100 M in qualifying assets must disclose their equity positions quarterly on SEC Form 13F — typically within 45 days of quarter-end. Search those filings below to see which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers reported LRCX as a holding, how many shares they held, and how positions changed quarter over quarter.

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Is LRCX a Buy Right Now?

We do not answer that question for you, and we do not publish buy or sell calls. What we publish is a score: LRCX rates 96% on our five-factor fundamentals screen, which puts it in the "Strong Buy" band. Everything below explains how it got there so you can disagree with it.

96% · Strong Buy band

Lam Research Corporation clears our thresholds on most of what we measure. The strongest readings are revenue growth (30.0%) and gross margin (50.5%). Nothing in the data we score currently works against it.

LRCX Earnings & Revenue Outlook

Lam Research Corporation reported revenue growth of 30.0% year over year, against a Semiconductor Equipment & Materials peer set where scale and pricing power vary widely. Growth at that level is the single largest positive contributor to the LRCX score.

Earnings grew 34.8% over the same period, outpacing revenue — a sign of operating leverage.

Track upcoming report dates on our earnings calendar.

LRCX Stock Forecast (Next 3–12 Months)

This is a fundamentals outlook, not a price target — we do not publish one. It describes what Lam Research Corporation's current financials imply about the next three to twelve months if the trends in them hold.

Constructive: Revenue growth of 30.0% gives LRCX room to grow into its multiple. Net margins of 31.3% mean that growth converts to profit rather than being spent to buy it. The main thing to watch over the next few quarters is whether those figures hold; the score is built on trailing data and will move if they do not.

Bull Case for LRCX

These are the Lam Research Corporation figures that push the score up, taken straight from the most recent reported financials:

  • Revenue Growth (30.0%)
  • Gross Margin (50.5%)
  • Net Margin (31.3%)
  • Return on Equity (65.1%)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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How to Read Earnings Reports

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Frequently Asked Questions about LRCX

Is LRCX a good buy right now?
We do not issue buy or sell calls. LRCX has a Strong Buy Score of 96% (Strong Buy), which is a fundamentals rating, not a recommendation. That is at the strong end of our range: LRCX scores well on the fundamentals we weight most heavily. The score is helped most by revenue growth (30.0%). Read how scores work to see what each input contributes.
What is the LRCX stock forecast for 2026?
We publish a fundamentals outlook rather than a price target. For 2026 the LRCX view rests on revenue growth of 30.0%, a net margin of 31.3% and a trailing P/E of 50.4x, which together produce the 96% Strong Buy Score. Our methodology explains how those inputs are weighted.
What are key support and resistance levels for LRCX?
Support and resistance are technical levels, so they are not part of the fundamentals score. You can see current LRCX demand zones (support) and supply zones (resistance) on our demand zones page. With LRCX at $290.20, the tool shows how far the stock sits from the nearest zone.
Which companies are LRCX's closest peers?
On this page LRCX is compared with AMAT, KLAC, ASML, AEHR. Compared against other Semiconductor Equipment & Materials companies we cover, picked for having a similar market capitalisation to LRCX. The table puts LRCX's a gross margin of 50.5%, an ROE of 65.1%, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 next to the same figures for each peer.
What is Lam Research Corporation's market cap and P/E ratio?
As of September 01, 2026, Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has a market cap of $363.13B, a trailing P/E of 50.4x and a forward P/E of 25.1x. Valuation is one of the inputs to the Strong Buy Score, alongside growth, margins, capital efficiency and balance-sheet strength.
Where does the LRCX data on this page come from?
Company financials come from Lam Research Corporation's own filings with the SEC, with prices and consensus estimates from market data feeds; the figures on this page were last refreshed on September 01, 2026. Our data sources page lists every provider and how often each one is updated.
Is the LRCX analysis PDF report free?
Your first LRCX report is free and does not require a card. The score on this page is a five-factor screen; the report runs the deeper eight-section analysis, adding moat, free cash flow, share dilution and valuation work that is not on this page. Further reports are covered by a subscription; see pricing for the current plans.

This LRCX analysis is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. All data is sourced from public filings and market feeds. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Read our full disclaimer.