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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
19,000
Headquarters
Website
Lam Research Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$174B
33.33
$4.15
1.77
$0.69
0.67%
Price and volume
Market cap
$174B
Beta
1.77
52-week high
$153.70
52-week low
$56.32
Average daily volume
12M
Dividend rate
$0.69
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.21
Quick ratio
1.487
Long term debt to equity
39.786
Total debt to equity
45.474
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
21.45%
Interest coverage (TTM)
33.11%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,287.245
Gross margin (TTM)
48.71%
Net profit margin (TTM)
29.06%
Operating margin (TTM)
32.01%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
10.07%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$970,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
18.40%
Return on equity (TTM)
58.24%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
33.328
Price to revenue (TTM)
9.649
Price to book
17.79
Price to tangible book (TTM)
21.79
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
32.855
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.04%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
4.21
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.50%
Forward dividend yield
0.67%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
23.68%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
43.10%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.29%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
13.36%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.21%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
27.35%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
15.31%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
27.04%
Bulls say / Bears say
Lam Research exceeded analysts’ Q3 2025 revenue expectations, reporting $4.72 billion versus a $4.65 billion estimate, driven by heightened demand for advanced AI chips from major customers like TSMC. (Reuters)
For Q4 2025, Lam guided revenue of $4.7 billion to $5.3 billion, above the $4.59 billion consensus, and reiterated long-term revenue targets of $25 billion to $28 billion by 2028. (Reuters)
Lam forecasts Q1 2026 revenue of $3.4 billion ± $300 million, ahead of the $3.3 billion consensus, underscoring continued momentum in AI-driven wafer fabrication equipment demand. (Reuters)
U.S. export control tightening for chipmaking equipment into China will require individual licenses, likely curbing Lam’s sales in its largest regional market, which accounts for about 31% of revenue. (Reuters)
Applied Materials warned of sluggish China demand and issued a lower Q4 revenue forecast of $6.7 billion versus a $7.33 billion estimate, indicating sectorwide order headwinds that could similarly pressure Lam. (Reuters)
GlobalFoundries cut its Q3 2025 revenue forecast to $1.68 billion from an expected $1.79 billion due to slow smartphone market recovery, signaling prolonged consumer electronics weakness that may delay chip equipment orders including from Lam. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Lam Research stock?
Lam Research (LRCX) has a market cap of $174B as of October 16, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Lam Research stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Lam Research (LRCX) stock is 33.33 as of October 16, 2025.
Does Lam Research stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Lam Research (LRCX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 16, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.69 and the yield is 0.67%. Lam Research has a payout ratio of 21.45% 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 1.77. 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.