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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$386.94 -46.39 (-10.70%)
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Lam Research - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
28

Based on 34 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 34 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 28 have given a buy rating for LRCX.

Consensus Price Target

$345.39
-10.74% Downside
According to the 34 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lam Research, the average price target is $345.39. The highest price target for LRCX is $500.00, while the lowest price target for LRCX is $115.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -10.74% from the current price of $386.94.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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LRCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/1/25 to 7/1/26
1 Month Ago
6/1/25 to 6/1/26
3 Months Ago
4/2/25 to 4/2/26
1 Year Ago
7/1/24 to 7/1/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
28 Buy rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 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$345.39$295.07$245.35$94.20
Forecasted Upside-10.74% Downside-6.95% Downside12.32% Upside-2.69% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

LRCX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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LRCX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Lam Research Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLam ResearchComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.82
2.28
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-20.29% Downside187.74% Upside14.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/30/2026
Susquehanna logo
Susquehanna
5 of 5 stars
Mehdi Hosseini
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingPositive$385.00 ➝ $475.00+15.60%
6/29/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
C.J. Muse
C.J. Muse
Not Rated
Set TargetOverweight$425.00 ➝ $500.00+28.99%
6/29/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Brian Chin
5 of 5 stars
Set Target$500.00+28.99%
6/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$330.00 ➝ $480.00+17.20%
6/22/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$365.00 ➝ $450.00+15.67%
6/17/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$315.00 ➝ $450.00+21.84%
6/17/2026 Boost TargetBuy$305.00 ➝ $420.00+13.72%
6/15/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$330.00 ➝ $400.00+9.05%
6/11/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$275.00 ➝ $335.00+4.10%
6/10/2026 Set Target$425.00+25.39%
6/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$310.00 ➝ $375.00+15.58%
5/27/2026Set TargetOutperform$330.00 ➝ $380.00+17.76%
5/21/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$325.00 ➝ $340.00+16.40%
5/18/2026UpgradeUnderweightOverweight$293.00 ➝ $331.00+16.25%
5/14/2026 DowngradeBuy (B)Buy (B-)
5/12/2026 Boost TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $375.00+26.67%
4/27/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$235.00 ➝ $280.00+7.90%
4/24/2026 Boost TargetHold$221.00 ➝ $247.00-7.76%
4/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$290.00+9.21%
4/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $325.00+25.70%
4/23/2026Boost TargetOverweight$300.00 ➝ $315.00+18.62%
4/23/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $300.00+12.97%
4/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $340.00+28.04%
4/23/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$250.00 ➝ $260.00-2.09%
4/23/2026Boost TargetOutperform$290.00 ➝ $310.00+16.74%
4/23/2026 Boost TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $315.00+18.62%
4/23/2026 Boost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $335.00+26.15%
4/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$300.00+12.97%
4/6/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
4/2/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
2/3/2026 Boost Target$175.00 ➝ $280.00+17.89%
1/30/2026 Boost TargetBuy$165.00 ➝ $275.00+10.81%
1/29/2026Reiterated RatingSector Weight
1/29/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
10/27/2025 Boost Target$119.40 ➝ $184.20+16.68%
4/24/2025Lower TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $100.00+41.15%
1/15/2025DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform

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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, June 30, 2026. 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 company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a return on equity of over 66%, indicating effective management and profitability.
  • Lam Research Co. reported a significant revenue increase of approximately 23.8% compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing robust growth in demand for its semiconductor equipment.
  • The current stock price is around $334, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation as the semiconductor industry continues to expand.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Lam Research Co., with many setting target prices above the current stock price, suggesting potential upside for investors.
  • The company has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of about 19.62%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could lead to future growth.

Lam Research
Bear Case

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

  • The semiconductor industry can be highly cyclical, and any downturn in demand could negatively impact Lam Research Co.'s revenue and profitability.
  • Despite strong growth, the stock price may be subject to volatility, influenced by broader market trends and economic conditions, which could pose risks for investors.
  • Competition in the semiconductor equipment market is intense, and any loss of market share to competitors could adversely affect Lam Research Co.'s financial performance.
  • The company's dividend yield is relatively low at around 0.3%, which may not be attractive for income-focused investors seeking higher returns from dividends.
  • Recent analyst upgrades may lead to heightened expectations, and if the company fails to meet these expectations, it could result in a decline in stock price.

LRCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 34 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lam Research is $345.39, with a high forecast of $500.00 and a low forecast of $115.00.

34 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lam Research in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 28 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LRCX shares.

According to analysts, Lam Research's stock has a predicted downside of -10.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lam Research's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

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


This page (NASDAQ:LRCX) was last updated on 7/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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