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About Lam Research
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
Ticker
$LRCX
Sector
Semiconductors
Primary listing
Employees
19,400
Headquarters
Website
Lam Research Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$196B
34.38
$4.53
1.84
$0.95
0.67%
Price and volume
Market cap
$196B
Beta
1.84
52-week high
$165.22
52-week low
$56.32
Average daily volume
11M
Dividend rate
$0.95
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.207
Quick ratio
1.539
Long term debt to equity
36.591
Total debt to equity
43.991
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
20.32%
Interest coverage (TTM)
36.31%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,859.485
Gross margin (TTM)
49.31%
Net profit margin (TTM)
29.66%
Operating margin (TTM)
33.00%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
10.92%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,010,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
19.51%
Return on equity (TTM)
62.26%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
34.379
Price to revenue (TTM)
10.157
Price to book
19.24
Price to tangible book (TTM)
23.45
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
35.855
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.79%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.345
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.61%
Forward dividend yield
0.67%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
25.66%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
46.65%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.87%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
13.13%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
9.16%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
25.83%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
15.13%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
25.76%
Bulls say / Bears say
Lam Research forecast second-quarter revenue of $5.20 billion (±$300 million) versus $4.81 billion consensus, driven by surging AI semiconductor tool demand and signaling robust order momentum. (Reuters)
In the quarter ended September 28, Lam posted revenue of $5.32 billion, beating the $5.23 billion consensus, and delivered adjusted profit per share of $1.26 versus $1.22 estimate, underscoring strong execution. (Reuters)
Deutsche Bank upgraded LRCX from Hold to Buy, raising its price target to $150 on expectations of sustained demand for etch and deposition equipment amid the AI-driven semiconductor upcycle. (Barron's)
U.S. Commerce Department revoked license exemptions for Samsung, SK Hynix, and Intel to use U.S. semiconductor equipment in China, which is expected to reduce Lam Research’s sales to the region as shares fell 4.4% on the announcement. (Reuters)
China’s domestic etch and deposition suppliers, including Naura and AMEC, have scaled up rapidly—raising China’s self-sufficiency in wafer fab tools to 11.3% in 2024 and boosting output in deposition and dry etch segments—intensifying competition in Lam’s core markets. (Reuters)
Lam Research faces stiff competition from major peers such as Applied Materials, ASML, and Analog Devices, which could pressure its pricing and market share in high-value etch and deposition equipment. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Nov 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Lam Research stock?
Lam Research (LRCX) has a market cap of $196B as of November 05, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Lam Research stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Lam Research (LRCX) stock is 34.38 as of November 05, 2025.
Does Lam Research stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Lam Research (LRCX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 05, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.95 and the yield is 0.67%. Lam Research has a payout ratio of 20.32% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Lam Research dividend payment date?
The next Lam Research (LRCX) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Lam Research?
Lam Research (LRCX) has a beta rating of 1.84. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.