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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$70.78 -0.12 (-0.17%)
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Lam Research - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
19

Based on 25 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Lam Research in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 25 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LRCX.

Consensus Price Target

$91.56
29.36% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lam Research, the average price target is $91.56. The highest price target for LRCX is $125.00, while the lowest price target for LRCX is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.36% from the current price of $70.78.
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LRCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$91.56$97.59$95.72$95.09
Forecasted Upside29.36% Upside34.23% Upside18.56% Upside6.31% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

LRCX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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LRCX Price Targets by Month

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Lam Research Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLam ResearchComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside29.14% Upside134.25% Upside20.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/25/2025Argus
3 of 5 stars
A. Yates
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4/24/2025B. Riley
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
4/24/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
Melissa Weathers
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Set TargetHold ➝ Hold$70.00-2.19%
4/24/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Charles Shi
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$96.00 ➝ $80.00+12.90%
4/24/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
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C. Muse
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $90.00+26.61%
4/24/2025Morgan Stanley
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Joseph Moore
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$81.00 ➝ $82.00+15.61%
4/24/2025TD Securities
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Krish Sankar
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $100.00+41.15%
4/24/2025Evercore ISI
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Mark Lipacis
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$95.00 ➝ $99.00+43.77%
4/24/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Joseph Quatrochi
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $75.00+8.13%
4/24/2025TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $100.00+50.00%
4/22/2025Barclays
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Tom O'Malley
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$75.00 ➝ $70.00+10.23%
4/16/2025Bank of America
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Vivek Arya
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $90.00+31.50%
4/15/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Brian Chin
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $92.00+34.53%
4/14/2025UBS Group
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Timothy Arcuri
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $90.00+32.63%
4/11/2025Oppenheimer
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Ed Yang
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$95.00 ➝ $80.00+21.49%
3/28/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Blayne Curtis
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $100.00+33.67%
2/20/2025Mizuho
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Vijay Rakesh
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$87.00 ➝ $100.00+11.81%
2/20/2025Susquehanna
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Mehdi Hosseini
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Positive$75.00 ➝ $125.00+42.60%
1/30/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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S. Rasgon
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$85.00 ➝ $91.00+21.09%
1/17/2025KeyCorp
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Steve Barger
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UpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$95.00 ➝ $95.00+19.92%
1/15/2025Wolfe Research
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Chris Caso
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
1/10/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Toshiya Hari
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$96.00 ➝ $85.00+13.14%
10/24/2024BNP Paribas
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J. Ramel
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UpgradeHold
9/16/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$99.00 ➝ $89.30+18.88%
6/7/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$95.00 ➝ $106.00+9.93%
4/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $95.00+5.04%
11/22/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$80.00+13.09%

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Should I Buy Lam Research Stock? LRCX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Lam Research pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Lam Research
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lam Research Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $720, reflecting strong market interest and potential for growth.
  • Lam Research Co. reported a significant increase in quarterly revenue, up 24.4% compared to the same period last year, indicating robust demand for its semiconductor processing equipment.
  • The company has a high return on equity, showcasing its efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity, which is currently at 51.86%.
  • Recent institutional investments have surged, with Ameriprise Financial Inc. increasing its stake by over 950%, suggesting strong confidence from major investors.
  • Lam Research Co. has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.23, translating to an annual yield of 1.29%, providing income to investors.

Lam Research
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Lam Research Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 50-day simple moving average of $72.83, which may indicate volatility in the short term.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the earnings per share have decreased compared to the previous year, which could raise concerns about future profitability.
  • High institutional ownership at 84.61% may lead to less price stability, as large investors can significantly influence stock movements.
  • The semiconductor industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid technological changes, which could impact Lam Research Co.'s market position.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and recent economic trends may pose risks to the overall performance of technology stocks, including Lam Research Co.

LRCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lam Research is $91.56, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lam Research in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LRCX shares.

According to analysts, Lam Research's stock has a predicted upside of 29.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lam Research's stock had 4 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Lam Research more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Lam Research is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how LRCX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:LRCX) was last updated on 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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