Lam Research Stock (LRCX) News Today: Shares Hit Fresh Highs as AI Chip Spending Lifts Forecasts Into 2026
Lam Research shares surged 4.6% to $172.27 on Monday, reaching a new 52-week high of $173.58 last Friday amid heavy trading. The stock is up 138.5% year-to-date, fueled by strong AI-driven demand for semiconductor equipment and multiple price target hikes. Wall Street is watching for Lam’s next earnings, with consensus expecting $1.15 per share, up 26.4% from last year.