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Lam Research Corp (CH:LRCX)
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Lam Research (LRCX) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
High Profitability And MarginsSustained gross margins near 50% and net margins around 30% indicate durable pricing power and process advantage in etch/deposition. High margins support reinvestment, R&D and shareholder return through cycles, insulating core profitability from short-term revenue swings.
Robust Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent, high free cash flow conversion (FCF ≈94% of net income) provides durable financial flexibility to fund capex, R&D, buybacks and debt reduction. Strong cash generation reduces reliance on external financing across semiconductor cycles.
Technology Leadership And Expanding SAMLeadership in etch/deposition, expanded SAM guidance and product wins (dielectric etch, Dextro robotics, Equipment Intelligence) position Lam to capture structural increases in WFE. A growing SAM plus differentiated tools supports durable market share gains over time.
Bears Say
Cyclicality And Uneven Revenue TrendsSemiconductor capital spending is inherently cyclical; prior year revenue declines underline demand volatility. Equipment order sensitivity can quickly compress tool sales and services, making near-term revenue and utilization cycles a recurring headwind for durability of growth.
Supply And Capacity ConstraintsBottlenecks in manufacturing and clean-room capacity limit Lam's ability to fulfill orders and accelerate customer ramps. Prolonged lead-time pressure can push out revenue recognition and delay capture of demand, constraining near-term growth until new capacity comes online.
Rising Operating Expenses And Cash Return Trade-offsPlanned OpEx and R&D increases raise the fixed-cost base, requiring sustained revenue growth to preserve margins. Simultaneous aggressive capital returns and debt retirements reduced cash balances, narrowing the buffer to fund higher operating spend during demand slowdowns.

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What was Lam Research Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Lam Research Corp’s market cap?
Lam Research Corp’s market cap is CHF352.89B.
    When is Lam Research Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
    Lam Research Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 33 days.
      How were Lam Research Corp’s earnings last quarter?
      Lam Research Corp released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $1.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.095 by $0.085.
        Is Lam Research Corp overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Lam Research Corp’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Lam Research Corp pay dividends?
          Lam Research Corp does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Lam Research Corp’s EPS estimate?
          Lam Research Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.35.
            How many shares outstanding does Lam Research Corp have?
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            What happened to Lam Research Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Lam Research Corp reported an EPS of $1.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.095. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
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              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:LRCX
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                Company Description

                Lam Research Corp

                Lam Research Corporation is a prominent supplier of equipment vital for semiconductor processing, encompassing its design, production, sales, repair, and ongoing maintenance. These sophisticated systems are fundamental for the creation of integrated circuits. The company's extensive product catalog features a variety of deposition technologies. For tungsten metallization, they provide ALTUS systems that deposit conformal films. SABRE products excel in electrochemical deposition, crucial for copper interconnect transitions and enabling copper damascene manufacturing. SOLA utilizes ultraviolet thermal processing for film treatments, while VECTOR delivers plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) solutions. Furthermore, SPEED addresses gapfill applications with its high-density plasma CVD products, and Striker is engineered for single-wafer atomic layer deposition of dielectric films. Beyond deposition, Lam Research offers a comprehensive suite of etching tools. Flex is designed for dielectric etch applications, Kiyo handles conductor etch processes, Syndion specializes in through-silicon via etching, and Versys metal products are used for metal etch processes. The company's offerings also extend to specialized solutions like Coronus, which enhances die yield through bevel cleaning. For various wafer cleaning requirements, Lam Research supplies multiple product lines, including Da Vinci, DV-Prime, EOS, and SP series. Additionally, Metryx mass metrology systems provide precise, in-line mass measurement capabilities for semiconductor wafer manufacturing. Lam Research serves the global semiconductor industry, distributing its technologies and services across the United States, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and other international markets. Established in 1980, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Fremont, California.

                Lam Research (LRCX) Earnings & Revenues

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                LRCX Earnings Call

                Q3 2026
                0:00 / 0:00
                Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial tone: record revenue, record EPS, expanded WFE outlook, significant CSBG milestone, improving margins, and robust guidance. These positives were tempered by manageable risks including regional mix shifts (China), lower customer down payments, cash decline due to aggressive capital returns, supply/clean-room constraints, and higher operating spending. Overall, the company emphasized durable technology-led positioning and capacity expansions to capture accelerated AI-driven demand.View all CH:LRCX earnings summaries

                LRCX Revenue Breakdown

                62.33%62.33%37.67%
                62.33% Systems Revenue
                37.67% Customer support-related revenue and other
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                LRCX Stock 12 Month Forecast

                Average Price Target

                $294.13
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