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NASDAQ:LRCX News 26 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research shares rose 3.6% to $248.17 in after-hours trading after the company beat quarterly estimates and issued stronger-than-expected guidance. Lam projected March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, topping analyst forecasts. CEO Tim Archer expects industry spending on wafer fab equipment to reach $135 billion in 2026, with demand likely “second-half weighted.”
30 January 2026
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Lam Research stock slips after upbeat forecast; LRCX traders weigh the next leg of chip-tool demand

Lam Research stock slips after upbeat forecast; LRCX traders weigh the next leg of chip-tool demand

Lam Research shares fell about 0.9% Thursday, reversing gains after the company forecast March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, both above estimates. December-quarter revenue reached $5.34 billion. China accounted for 35% of sales last quarter. Investors remain focused on AI-driven memory demand and tool orders.
29 January 2026
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Lam Research stock rises after earnings beat, upbeat outlook; traders eye Thursday open

Lam Research stock rises after earnings beat, upbeat outlook; traders eye Thursday open

Lam Research shares rose after hours Wednesday as the company forecast March-quarter revenue of about $5.7 billion, above Wall Street estimates. December-quarter revenue reached $5.34 billion, with adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share. CEO Tim Archer cited strong AI and chip demand. Investors remain alert to export controls and factory expansion risks.
29 January 2026
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Lam Research earnings beat lifts LRCX after hours as forecast tops estimates

Lam Research earnings beat lifts LRCX after hours as forecast tops estimates

Lam Research shares rose about 2% in after-hours trading after fiscal Q2 results topped forecasts, with revenue up 22% to $5.34 billion and adjusted earnings at $1.27 per share. The company projected March-quarter revenue near $5.7 billion. China contributed 35% of quarterly revenue. The stock last traded at $248.62, up from $239.58 at the close.
28 January 2026
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Lam Research stock price wobbles ahead of earnings as Wall Street braces for a big move

Lam Research stock price wobbles ahead of earnings as Wall Street braces for a big move

Lam Research shares fell 0.1% to $238.15 by midday, nearing session lows ahead of its quarterly earnings due after the close. Options traders expect a swing of about 7.9% in either direction following results. Analysts forecast earnings of $1.17 per share on $5.24 billion revenue. Mizuho raised its price target to $265, citing accelerating wafer fab equipment spending.
28 January 2026
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Lam Research stock price pops in premarket as LRCX heads into earnings

Lam Research stock price pops in premarket as LRCX heads into earnings

Lam Research shares rose 4.4% premarket Wednesday to $249, extending a rally ahead of its December-quarter earnings due after the U.S. close. The stock jumped 7% Tuesday after Evercore ISI and Lynx Equity raised price targets. Analysts expect revenue to reach $5.25 billion, up 20% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings at $1.17 per share. Investors are watching for updates on customer spending and service revenue.
28 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps 7% as Evercore lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock jumps 7% as Evercore lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares jumped about 7% Tuesday to close at $238.46, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday after the bell. Evercore ISI raised its price target on Lam to $241 from $170, maintaining an Outperform rating. After-hours trading showed little change in the stock. Investors are repositioning as Lam’s guidance often moves the broader chip equipment sector.
28 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s Singapore expansion lifts chip-tool shares

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s Singapore expansion lifts chip-tool shares

Applied Materials jumped 4.8% to $334.84 after Micron announced a $24 billion memory plant in Singapore, signaling higher chip equipment demand. Sector peers Lam Research, KLA, and ASML also advanced. Analysts expect enterprise SSD prices to surge as supply tightens. Investors await the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and ASML’s earnings for clues on 2026 demand.
27 January 2026
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Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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