Lam Research Corp (LRCX) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Lam Research Corp (LRCX) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, LRCX is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Lam Research Corp is a mega-cap company with a market capitalization of $376.79B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 13 Special Industry Machinery, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 63.9% is the highest of the 12 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LRCX is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How LRCX ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Lam Research Corp (LRCX) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Special Industry Machinery, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | LRCX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $376.79B | 2/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 51.86x | 3/8 |
| P/B Ratio | 30.21x | 2/13 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% | – |
| EPS | $5.76 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $9.97 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $18.57 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.91 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | LRCX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 63.9% | 1/12 |
| ROA | 33.9% | 1/13 |
| Gross Margin | 19.1% | 11/14 |
| Operating Margin | 33.3% | 1/14 |
| Net Margin | 32.4% | 2/13 |
| EBT Margin | 33.5% | 1/14 |
| Tax Rate | 12.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | LRCX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 0.89x | 3/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.89x | 3/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 16.1x | 7/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | LRCX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.86B | 2/14 |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.89B | 1/10 |
| Capital Spending | -$966M | 10/10 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -5.1% | 6/10 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -11.9% | 4/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 21.1% | 3/10 |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.2% | 3/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | LRCX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.99x | 3/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | LRCX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $23.23B | 1/11 |
| Operating Income | $8.20B | 2/14 |
| Net Income | $7.97B | 1/13 |
| R&D Expense | $2.38B | 2/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.15B | 1/14 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $18.80B | 1/14 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | LRCX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.02 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 17.7% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 1251M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Liabilities | $11.06B | 47.0% of assets |
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Lam Research Corp (LRCX) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Lam Research Corp (Special Industry Machinery, NEC): 14 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| LRCX Lam Research Corp | ▶ | $376.79B |
| ASML Asml Holding Nv | ▼ | $662.06B |
| ACMR Acm Research, Inc. | ▲ | $4.52B |
| ACLS Axcelis Technologies Inc | ▶ | $3.86B |
| VECO Veeco Instruments Inc | ▲ | $3.01B |
| AZTA Azenta, Inc. | ▲ | $1.66B |
| CRCT Cricut, Inc. | ▲ | $1.37B |
| ERII Energy Recovery, Inc. | ▲ | $350M |
| ASYS Amtech Systems Inc | ▶ | $270M |
| SOTK Sono Tek Corp | ▲ | $113M |
| TRT Trio-Tech International | ▲ | $56M |
| CVV Cvd Equipment Corp | ▲ | $28M |
| GLGI Greystone Logistics, Inc. | ▲ | $7M |
| OCLN Originclear, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Lam Research Corp (LRCX) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Lam Research Corp (LRCX) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, LRCX is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Lam Research Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LRCX is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Lam Research Corp forecasts updated?
Lam Research Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Lam Research Corp's industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, LRCX included, share the SEC industry code Special Industry Machinery, NEC. The largest are: Asml Holding Nv (ASML), Acm Research, Inc. (ACMR), Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS), Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO), Azenta, Inc. (AZTA), Cricut, Inc. (CRCT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.