Lam Research (LRCX) Stock

LRCX stock price today

LRCX stock closed at $277.46 on Oct 15, 2026, down 3.3% from the prior close of $286.92. The session range ran from $266.12 to $280.45, and volume reached 13.4 million shares against a 50-day average of 8.4 million. Over the past week the stock returned -13.45%, while its one-month return was 3.06% and its year-to-date return was 62.09%. Its one-year return was 100.61%.

Last close

$277.46

Day range

$266.12 to $280.45

52-week range

$135.50 to $438.50

From 52-week high

−36.7%

Average volume (50 days)

8.4M

1 week

−13.5%

1 month

+3.1%

3 months

−11.4%

Year to date

+62.1%

1 year

+100.6%

3 years

+337.4%

5 years

+399.2%

Is LRCX stock in an uptrend?

Not yet. LRCX stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and 1 of the 2 Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filters is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.

Not yet. LRCX stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and 1 of the 2 Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filters is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average. The 100-day ROC is -9.13%, below its minimum of 40%, so that filter is not active. The 100-day EMA slope is 28.69%, above its minimum of 25%, so that filter is active. The Trend Template was last checked on Oct 7, 2026, and the stock did not match. The 20-day average is 315.46, the 50-day is 309.94, the 150-day is 301.36 and the 200-day is 281.5, and these averages are stacked in uptrend order.

Daily Pivot momentum filters

1 of 2 active

100-day ROC

−9.1% filter at 40%: off

100-day EMA slope

+28.7% filter at 25%: active

Trend state

Sideways

Minervini Trend Template

Not met on the latest scan

50-day average

Below

150-day average

Below

200-day average

Below

200-day slope (1 month)

+5.84%

ATR (14) % of price

4.88%

Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.

LRCX support and resistance levels

LRCX stock sits 27.07% below its Daily Pivot high of 352.56 and 1.46% above its 200-day moving average of 281.5. The latest Daily Pivot low is 265.37, which is 4.36% below the close. Moving averages above the close include the 9-day EMA at 305.1, the 30-week SMA at 305.07, the 50-day SMA at 309.94 and the 21-day EMA at 310.32. The 150-day SMA at 301.36 sits between the close and those averages.

Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $277.46.

LRCX breakout and scanner signals

LRCX stock has bullish entries on five scanners. A newer signal appeared in the last 5 sessions, and members see it in the journal. The Minervini Trend Template scanner last fired on Oct 7, 2026, with six signals in the past year. The Ichimoku TK cross last fired on Sep 29, 2026, and the 9/21 EMA cross last fired on Sep 25, 2026. The Daily Pivot Breakout last fired on May 6, 2026, and the Episodic Pivot last fired on Jul 30, 2026.

LRCX seasonality by month

October is the strongest month in the seasonal record for LRCX stock, with an average gain of 6.94%, a median gain of 9.25% and a positive year rate of 69% across 26 years. September is the weakest month, with an average move of -2.77%, a median of -0.69% and a positive year rate of 44% across 27 years. July and August also average negative returns, at -0.16% and -1.41%. November averages 5.05% and January averages 5.99%.

1. Jan+6.0%58% up
2. Feb+2.5%59% up
3. Mar+1.7%56% up
4. Apr+4.0%59% up
5. May+2.9%59% up
6. Jun+2.1%59% up
7. Jul−0.2%48% up
8. Aug−1.4%48% up
9. Sep−2.8%44% up
10. Oct+6.9%69% up
11. Nov+5.1%54% up
12. Dec+0.2%54% up

Average monthly return over 26+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.

LRCX earnings history

LRCX stock beat EPS estimates in three of its last four reported quarters. The Jul 29, 2026 report came in at $1.82 per share against a $1.68 estimate, a surprise of 8.33%. The Apr 22, 2026 report was $1.47 against $1.36, and the Jan 23, 2026 report was $1.87 against $1.61. The Nov 14, 2025 report was a loss of $2.28 per share against an estimate of a $1.72 loss. Trailing EPS is $5.76, TTM revenue is $23.2 billion, and revenue growth is 30%.

LRCX bull and bear case

The bull case in the facts rests on three points: 1 of 2 Daily Pivot momentum filters is active, with the 100-day EMA slope at 28.7%; the 50, 150 and 200-day averages are stacked in uptrend order; and LRCX stock had an Episodic Pivot gap on Jul 30, 2026. The bear case rests on two points: the stock does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan, and price is below the 200-day moving average. The data also flags a beta of 1.85, meaning the stock has moved much more than the market.

Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.

LRCX news and SEC filings, last 30 days

LRCX stock has one filing in the last 30 days: a DEF 14A dated Sep 24, 2026. The filing has no labels attached in the facts. No other filings appear in the 30-day window. Shares outstanding total 1.25 billion, and the float is 1.25 billion.

• Sep 24DEF 14ADEF 14A

Source: SEC EDGAR.

LRCX insider trading and risks

Insider transaction data is not available yet for LRCX stock. Insiders hold 0.28% of shares outstanding, and institutions hold 88.8%. Shares outstanding total 1.25 billion and the float is 1.25 billion. Short interest is 2.07% of float, with a short ratio of 2.81 days.

Risk flags from the data

• Beta is 1.85, so the stock has moved much more than the market.

Insider trades: SEC Form 4 open-market purchases and sales.

LRCX valuation and fundamentals

LRCX stock has a trailing P/E of 48.17 and a forward P/E of 23.58. The PEG ratio is 1.38, the price-to-sales ratio is 14.95 and the price-to-book ratio is 27.84. Enterprise value to EBITDA is 40.0. Market capitalization stands at $347.2 billion, and enterprise value is $345.7 billion.

Market cap

$347.22B

Enterprise value

$345.73B

P/E (trailing)

48.2

P/E (forward)

23.6

PEG

1.38

Price to sales

14.95

Price to book

27.84

EV to EBITDA

40.0

Gross margin

+51.7%

Operating margin

+37.4%

Profit margin

+31.3%

Return on equity

+65.1%

Revenue (TTM)

$23.23B

Revenue growth (quarter, y/y)

+30.0%

Cash

$5.58B

Debt

$4.12B

Beta

1.85

LRCX dividends and splits

LRCX stock has a dividend yield of 0.49% and a payout ratio of 18.06%. The dividend history in the facts contains no recent payments. No stock splits appear in the facts either. Net income over the trailing twelve months is $7.3 billion, and free cash flow is $3.1 billion.

Dividend yield

0.49%

Payout ratio

18.1%

Who owns LRCX?

Shares outstanding

1.25B

Float

1.25B

Held by insiders

+0.3%

Held by institutions

+88.8%

Short interest (% of shares)

+2.1%

Days to cover

2.8

What does Lam Research Corp. do?

LRCX stock belongs to the Technology sector and the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Lam Research Corp. supplies wafer fabrication systems to chipmakers, focusing on thin film deposition, plasma etch, photoresist strip and wafer cleaning. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA, employs 23,300 people and is led by CEO Mr. Timothy M. Archer. Gross margin is 51.7% and operating margin is 37.4%.

CEO

Mr. Timothy M. Archer

Employees

23,300

Headquarters

Fremont, CA, United States

Website

lamresearch.com

LRCX stock FAQ

Is LRCX stock in an uptrend?

Not yet. LRCX stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and 1 of the 2 Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filters is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.

What is the LRCX stock price today?

LRCX stock closed at $277.46 on Oct 15, 2026, down 3.3% from the prior close of $286.92. The 52-week range runs from $135.5 to $438.5.

What are the support levels for LRCX stock?

The 200-day moving average at 281.5 sits 1.46% above the close, and the latest Daily Pivot low is 265.37. The Daily Pivot high of 352.56 is the nearest resistance line in the facts.

Has LRCX stock beaten recent earnings estimates?

LRCX stock beat EPS estimates in three of its last four reported quarters. The Jul 29, 2026 report came in at $1.82 per share against a $1.68 estimate.

Is there insider selling in LRCX stock?

Insider transaction data is not available yet for LRCX stock. Insiders hold 0.28% of shares outstanding according to the ownership figures.

What is the seasonality pattern for LRCX stock?

LRCX stock has averaged a 6.94% gain in October across 26 years, with a positive year rate of 69%. September has averaged -2.77% over 27 years, with a positive year rate of 44%.

What are the bull and bear cases for LRCX stock?

The bull case includes 1 of 2 Daily Pivot momentum filters being active and the 50, 150 and 200-day averages stacked in uptrend order. The bear case includes failing the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan and trading below the 200-day average.

Are there recent filings for LRCX stock?

LRCX stock has one filing in the last 30 days: a DEF 14A dated Sep 24, 2026. No other filings appear in that window.

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