<div id="readability-page-1"><p>HUB Investment Partners LLC grew its holdings in  Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX - Free Report) by 196.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission. The fund owned 12,322 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after purchasing an additional 8,160 shares during the period. HUB Investment Partners LLC's holdings in Lam Research were worth $1,650,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission.</p><ul><li>KLA Sank After Earnings—Then Analysts Started Raising Targets</li></ul><p>A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in LRCX. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH increased its holdings in shares of  Lam Research by 590.7% in the 3rd quarter. Lingohr Asset Management GmbH now owns 59,555 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $7,974,000 after acquiring an additional 50,933 shares during the last quarter.  Mediolanum International Funds Ltd boosted its stake in  Lam Research by 52.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 262,544 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $34,417,000 after purchasing an additional 89,856 shares during the period.  First Citizens Bank &amp; Trust Co. boosted its stake in  Lam Research by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter. First Citizens Bank &amp; Trust Co. now owns 140,433 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $18,804,000 after purchasing an additional 10,408 shares during the period.  Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC grew its position in  Lam Research by 115.2% during the 3rd quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC now owns 22,198 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $2,972,000 after purchasing an additional 11,883 shares during the last quarter.  Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund increased its stake in  Lam Research by 30.9% in the third quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 144,656 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $19,369,000 after purchasing an additional 34,147 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own  84.61% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Lam Research Trading Down 7.2%</h2><p>Shares of Lam Research stock opened at $199.33 on Friday. Lam Research Corporation has a 12-month low of $56.32 and a 12-month high of $256.68. The company has a current ratio of 2.26, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The stock has a market cap of $248.92 billion, a PE ratio of 40.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 1.77. The company has a 50-day moving average of $220.95 and a two-hundred day moving average of $169.23. </p><ul><li>Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock Has More Upside in 2026?</li></ul><p>Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The semiconductor company reported $1.27 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.10. Lam Research had a return on equity of 62.81% and a net margin of 30.22%.The business had revenue of $5.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.23 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.91 EPS. The company's quarterly revenue was up 22.1% on a year-over-year basis. Lam Research has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.450 EPS.  On average, research analysts anticipate that  Lam Research Corporation will post 3.71 EPS for the current fiscal year. </p><h2>Lam Research Dividend Announcement</h2><p>The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be given a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 4th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. Lam Research's payout ratio is currently 21.31%. </p><h2>Insider Buying and Selling</h2><ul><li>The $56 Billion Draft: Follow TSMC’s CapEx Stream</li></ul><p>In other Lam Research news, insider Ava Harter sold 1,500 shares of Lam Research stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $222.66, for a total transaction of $333,990.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 53,205 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,846,625.30. The trade was a 2.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Douglas R. Bettinger sold 50,057 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $224.03, for a total transaction of $11,214,269.71. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 1,081,705 shares in the company, valued at $242,334,371.15. This trade represents a 4.42% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 130,886 shares of company stock worth $29,658,802 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own  0.31% of the company's stock. </p><h2>Key Lam Research News</h2><p>Here are the key news stories impacting Lam Research this week:</p><ul>   <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Analyst price targets signal meaningful upside — consensus targets imply roughly ~25% upside, supporting a bullish case that continued AI/foundry demand and upward earnings revisions could drive gains. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Technical setup is constructive — LRCX recently crossed above its 50‑day moving average and hit an intraday high after a key trading signal, which can attract momentum buying. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Positive Sentiment: </span>Fundamentals remain supportive — Lam posted a recent quarterly beat with strong margins and guidance that underline exposure to wafer‑processing demand for AI and advanced nodes, attracting institutional interest. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Neutral Sentiment: </span>Increased media coverage and valuation debate — multiple “too late to buy?” and review pieces raise visibility and spark discussion on whether the current run already prices growth; useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>Large insider selling has spooked investors — CFO Douglas Bettinger sold ~50,057 shares (~$11M) and other insiders (including Ava Harter) reported additional sales; while such sales can be for diversification or tax planning, they often trigger near‑term selling pressure. Read More.</li>    <li><span>Negative Sentiment: </span>Sector/geo‑political risks and rising energy costs — reports highlight higher operating costs for customer fabs and potential supply‑chain disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, a near‑term risk driver that has contributed to the pullback. Read More.</li> </ul><h2>Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth</h2><p>Several brokerages have weighed in on LRCX. Susquehanna  set a $325.00 target price on Lam Research and gave the company a &#34;positive&#34; rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Lam Research from $195.00 to $245.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Argus boosted their price target on shares of Lam Research from $175.00 to $280.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. boosted their target price on Lam Research from $165.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an &#34;overweight&#34; rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, TD Cowen increased their target price on Lam Research from $170.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. One analyst  has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-eight have issued  a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and an average target price of $245.19.</p><p><b>Get Our Latest Report on Lam Research</b></p><h2>Lam Research Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>Lam Research Corporation <span>NASDAQ: LRCX<span></span></span> 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.  </p><p>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.</p><h2>Recommended Stories</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Lam Research</li><li>“I just bought 10,000 shares of a $5 stock…”</li><li>Buffett, Gates and Bezos Quietly Dumping Stocks—Here's Why</li><li>How JPMorgan's $8,000 Gold Call Will Leave Most Retirement Accounts Behind</li><li>Silver Is the New Oil—And the World’s Running Dry</li><li>Nvidia CEO Issues Bold Tesla Call</li></ul><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.marketbeat.com/scripts/SECFilingChart.ashx/query-UHJlZml4PU5BU0RBUSZTeW1ib2w9TFJDWA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="650" height="350" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.marketbeat.com/scripts/SECFilingChart.ashx/query-UHJlZml4PU5BU0RBUSZTeW1ib2w9TFJDWA"/></p><p><em>This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.</em></p><h2>Should You Invest $1,000 in Lam Research Right Now?</h2><p>Before you consider Lam Research, you'll want to hear this.</p><p>MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Lam Research wasn't on the list.</p><p>While Lam Research currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.</p><p>View The Five Stocks Here</p>                  </div>

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<p>HUB Investment Partners LLC increased its holdings in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by 196.1% in Q3, owning 12,322 shares valued at $1.65 million. Other institutional investors also raised their stakes, with Lingohr Asset Management increasing by 590.7%. Lam Research's stock opened at $199.33, down 7.2%, with a market cap of $248.92 billion. The company reported a quarterly EPS of $1.27, exceeding estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.26. Insider trading included sales by Ava Harter and CFO Douglas R. Bettinger.</p>

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HUB Investment Partners LLC Increases Stock Holdings in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX