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Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Temp Headwind edge

Buy WaitModerate Confidence

Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

Wait for pullback to $237.51. At $256.23 the A.R:R is 0.7:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $237.51 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Concentration risk — Customer: limited number of key customers; Concentration risk — Geographic: non-U.S. sales (93.0%).

Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry, with customers including memory, foundry, and IDM manufacturers. Non-US sales accounted for ~93% of total revenue in fiscal 2025; the company maintains facilities across Asia,... Read more

$256.23+15.4% A.UpsideScore 6.0/10#1 of 25 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Entry $237.51(Atr Pullback Sticky)Stop $215.09Target $283.12(analyst − 8%)A.R:R 0.7:1Setup A.R:R 2.2:1
Analyst target$307.74+20.1%31 analysts
$283.12our TP
$256.23price
$307.74mean
$220
$385

Wait for pullback to $237.51. At $256.23 the A.R:R is 0.7:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $237.51 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Concentration risk — Customer: limited number of key customers; Concentration risk — Geographic: non-U.S. sales (93.0%). Chart setup: RSI 46 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Growth is cheap relative to earnings, but the chart hasn't confirmed yet (PEG 1.49, quality 8.3/10, growth 9.2/10). Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 4/7 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 90d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and news legal. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
High-quality business
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Customer: limited number of key customers
Concentration risk — Geographic: non-U.S. sales (93.0%)
Expensive valuation

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)46.9
P/E (Fwd)31.8
Mkt Cap$311.1B
EV/EBITDA39.5
Profit Mgn30.9%
ROE66.8%
Rev Growth23.8%
Beta1.79
Dividend0.42%
Rating analysts41

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9

Options Flow

P/C0.68bullish
IV71%elevated
Max Pain$125-51.2% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHCustomerlimited number of key customers
    10-K Item 1A: 'Sales to a limited number of large customers constitute a significant portion of our overall shipments, revenue, cash flows and profitability'
  • HIGHGeographicnon-U.S. sales93%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Non-U.S. sales... accounted for approximately 93%, 93%, and 91% of total revenue in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ev Ebitda
0.0
Ps
0.5
Pe
2.7
Forward Pe
3.6
Peg Ratio
5.1
Analyst Target
6.0
Forward P/E: 31.8xPEG: 1.49
GatesMomentum 3.1<4.5A.R:R 0.7 < 1.5@spotNEWS LEGALInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 90d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
46 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $208.80Resistance $275.84

Price Targets

$215
$238
$283
A.Upside+10.5%
A.R:R0.7:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)2.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Momentum score 3.1/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Reward/Risk 0.7:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum
! NEWS:LEGAL

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (90d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LRCX stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $237.51. At $256.23 the A.R:R is 0.7:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $237.51 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Concentration risk — Customer: limited number of key customers; Concentration risk — Geographic: non-U.S. sales (93.0%). Chart setup: RSI 46 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Growth is cheap relative to earnings, but the chart hasn't confirmed yet (PEG 1.49, quality 8.3/10, growth 9.2/10). Target $283.12 (+10.5%), stop $215.09 (−19.1%), Setup A.R:R 2.2:1. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the LRCX stock price target?

Take-profit target: $283.12 (+15.4% upside). Target $283.12 (+10.5%), stop $215.09 (−19.1%), Setup A.R:R 2.2:1. Stop-loss: $215.09.

What are the risks of investing in LRCX?

Concentration risk — Customer: limited number of key customers; Concentration risk — Geographic: non-U.S. sales (93.0%); Expensive valuation.

Is LRCX overvalued or undervalued?

Lam Research Corporation trades at a P/E of 46.9 (forward 31.8). TrendMatrix value score: 3.4/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about LRCX?

41 analysts cover LRCX with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $308.

What does Lam Research Corporation do?Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry, with customers...

Lam Research supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry, with customers including memory, foundry, and IDM manufacturers. Non-US sales accounted for ~93% of total revenue in fiscal 2025; the company maintains facilities across Asia, Europe, and the US focused on deposition, etch, and clean processes.

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