NASDAQ:LRCX 3 September 2025 - 8 December 2025

Lam Research shares traded near $156.80 Thursday, just below a 52-week high of $167.15, after surging 120% year-to-date. The company reported Q1 revenue of $5.32 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $1.26, both above estimates. Gross margin reached 50.4%. System revenue was led by foundry and AI data-center demand, with about 60% from foundry/logic.

Lam Research shares traded near $159.9 on December 3, 2025, valuing the company at about $162 billion after more than doubling year-to-date. The stock sits roughly 5% below its 52-week high of $167.15 set in November. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $158 on December 2. Recent analysis from Seeking Alpha and Zacks highlighted both valuation concerns and strong earnings momentum.

Lam Research closed Friday at $156.00, up 115% year-to-date and about 7% below its November 52-week high. Shares traded nearly 4.9 million, with a market cap near $196 billion. The company opened a $65 million R&D facility in Oregon last week. Analysts cite strong sector performance but flag valuation and China export risks.

Lam Research shares rose 2.7% to $155.97 Wednesday, extending year-to-date gains past 100% amid strong AI chip demand. Trading volume topped 5.3 million shares. Zacks downgraded the stock to “Hold,” but most analysts kept a “Moderate Buy” rating. Institutional filings showed both buying and selling, with total institutional shares down about 22% last quarter.

Lam Research shares traded near $141.51 on Oct. 19, up nearly 40% since August and far outpacing the tech sector. The company reports earnings Oct. 22, with analysts expecting $5.22 billion in revenue and $1.21 EPS for the September quarter. Lam raised its dividend in August and announced new chipmaking partnerships and products in September. Analyst sentiment is bullish but divided on further upside after a sharp rally.