Lam Research Corporation $LRCX Shares Sold by BNP Paribas

Key Points

• BNP Paribas cut its Lam Research stake by 57.4% in the second quarter, selling 14,575 shares and retaining 10,795 shares worth approximately $4.6 million. Institutional investors collectively own 84.61% of the company.
• Analysts remain broadly bullish, with Lam Research receiving a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $357.31; several firms recently raised their targets, including Oppenheimer to $400 and Rothschild & Co. Redburn to $420.
• Lam Research exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, reporting $1.82 EPS and $6.72 billion in revenue, up 30% year over year. The company also raised its quarterly dividend 27% to $0.33 per share, though insider selling and China-related trade risks remain concerns.

BNP Paribas decreased its position in shares of Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX - Free Report) by 57.4% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 10,795 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 14,575 shares during the period. BNP Paribas' holdings in Lam Research were worth $4,604,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bayban purchased a new stake in shares of Lam Research during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Lam Research in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Lam Research by 242.9% during the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 120 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 85 shares during the period. Paladin Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Lam Research during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Triumph Capital Management acquired a new position in Lam Research in the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.61% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently weighed in on LRCX. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $400.00 price target (up from $330.00) on shares of Lam Research in a report on Monday, June 15th. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price target on shares of Lam Research from $305.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on shares of Lam Research from $325.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Jefferies Financial Group set a $335.00 target price on shares of Lam Research and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, HSBC restated a "hold" rating and issued a $333.00 price target on shares of Lam Research in a report on Monday, July 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $357.31.

Insider Transactions at Lam Research

In related news, Director Abhijit Y. Talwalkar sold 18,282 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $335.00, for a total transaction of $6,124,470.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 87,142 shares in the company, valued at approximately $29,192,570. This trade represents a 17.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP Neil J. Fernandes sold 7,659 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.60, for a total value of $2,371,226.40. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 58,470 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $18,102,312. This represents a 11.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders sold 80,441 shares of company stock worth $27,614,296. 0.31% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Lam Research

Here are the key news stories impacting Lam Research this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lam Research broke ground on a 120,000-square-foot Oregon semiconductor laboratory as part of a planned investment of more than $3 billion in its global lab network over five years. The project is intended to accelerate process innovations for advanced AI chips and improve collaboration with customers, supporting the company’s long-term growth prospects. Lam Research breaks ground on AI semiconductor lab in Oregon
• Positive Sentiment: The board approved a 27% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $0.26 to $0.33 per share. The payout is scheduled for October 14, 2026, for shareholders of record on September 23, providing a modest shareholder-return signal. Lam Research Corporation Announces a 27% Increase in Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Lam’s latest earnings exceeded consensus expectations, with quarterly earnings per share of $1.82 versus the $1.69 estimate and revenue of $6.72 billion. Revenue increased 30% year over year, while management issued fiscal first-quarter 2027 EPS guidance of $2.00 to $2.30. Analysts’ median price target remains substantially above recent trading levels, although Mizuho recently lowered its target to $365.
• Neutral Sentiment: Two long-serving directors, Michael R. Cannon and Sohail U. Ahmed, plan to retire from the board on November 2, 2026. The transition could refresh governance but introduces some near-term uncertainty regarding board composition. Lam Research Announces Retirement of Michael R. Cannon and Sohail U. Ahmed from Board of Directors
• Negative Sentiment: Investors appear increasingly concerned about tariffs, export restrictions and other U.S.-China trade measures. China was Lam’s largest geographic market in fiscal 2026, making the company particularly sensitive to policy changes that could reduce demand, hurt margins or disrupt its supply chain. These macro concerns have overshadowed the dividend increase and Oregon expansion. Lam Research Slides as China Trade Risk Appears to Outweigh Dividend Hike
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider activity shows selling rather than buying by executives and directors over the past six months, which may reinforce caution among investors, though such transactions can reflect personal financial planning rather than a view on company fundamentals.

Lam Research Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:LRCX opened at $301.90 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $377.77 billion, a PE ratio of 52.41, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.84. Lam Research Corporation has a 12 month low of $94.11 and a 12 month high of $438.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a current ratio of 2.63 and a quick ratio of 1.91. The business has a 50-day moving average of $330.43 and a two-hundred day moving average of $289.14.

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The semiconductor company reported $1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.69 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $6.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.66 billion. Lam Research had a net margin of 31.27% and a return on equity of 67.60%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 30.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.33 EPS. Lam Research has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 2.000-2.300 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Lam Research Corporation will post 9.32 earnings per share for the current year.

Lam Research Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 23rd will be issued a dividend of $0.33 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 23rd. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. This is a boost from Lam Research's previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Lam Research's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 18.06%.

About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation NASDAQ: LRCX 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.

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.

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