Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$78.55 +3.29 (+4.38%)

As of 01:32 PM Eastern

Lam Research - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
17

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Lam Research in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for LRCX.

Consensus Price Target

$98.22
25.03% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lam Research, the average price target is $98.22. The highest price target for LRCX is $125.00, while the lowest price target for LRCX is $75.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.03% from the current price of $78.55.

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LRCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/14/24 to 3/14/25	1 Month Ago 2/13/24 to 2/12/25	3 Months Ago 12/15/23 to 12/14/24	1 Year Ago 3/15/23 to 3/14/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	17 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$98.22	$95.72	$97.24	$81.17
Forecasted Upside	25.03% Upside	17.34% Upside	27.51% Upside	-12.32% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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LRCX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

LRCX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Lam Research Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Lam Research	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.77	2.68	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	26.07% Upside	120.83% Upside	22.08% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent LRCX News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/20/2025	Mizuho 2 of 5 stars	Vijay Rakesh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$87.00 ➝ $100.00	+11.81%
2/20/2025	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars	Mehdi Hosseini Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Positive	$75.00 ➝ $125.00	+42.60%
2/18/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald 4 of 5 stars	C. Muse Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $100.00	+20.85%
1/30/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Charles Shi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $90.00	+19.76%
1/30/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Quatrochi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$82.00 ➝ $85.00	+13.11%
1/30/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Rasgon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $91.00	+21.09%
1/17/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tom O'Malley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$90.00 ➝ $75.00	-5.33%
1/17/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Barger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Weight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $95.00	+19.92%
1/15/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Caso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
1/10/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Toshiya Hari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$96.00 ➝ $85.00	+13.14%
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12/5/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$76.00 ➝ $78.00	+0.13%
10/24/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Ramel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/24/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$105.00 ➝ $100.00	+32.45%
10/23/2024	B. Riley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Ellis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$132.50 ➝ $105.00	+44.13%
9/16/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$99.00 ➝ $89.30	+18.88%
9/12/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$125.00 ➝ $115.00	+53.89%
8/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $95.00	+15.45%
8/1/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $105.00	+13.98%
6/7/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$95.00 ➝ $106.00	+9.93%
5/13/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy	$98.00 ➝ $110.00	+20.16%
4/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$90.00 ➝ $95.00	+5.04%
4/16/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$120.00	+26.83%
11/22/2023	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$80.00	+13.09%
4/20/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$53.00 ➝ $55.50	+6.92%

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Should I Buy Lam Research Stock? LRCX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Lam Research pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Lam Research
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lam Research Co.:

Lam Research Co. recently reported earnings per share of $0.91, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.87, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a high return on equity of 51.86%, suggesting that it is efficient in generating profits from its equity investments, which is attractive to investors looking for strong returns.
Lam Research Co. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23, with a dividend yield of 1.16%. This provides a steady income stream for investors, enhancing the overall return on investment.
Recent analyst upgrades have been positive, with several firms raising their price targets, indicating confidence in the company's future performance. The average target price is currently $98.22, suggesting potential for stock appreciation.
The current stock price is $79.01, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price before potential gains as the market recognizes the company's value.

Lam Research
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Lam Research Co. for these reasons:

Despite recent positive earnings, the stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year low of $68.87, which may indicate underlying risks in the market or sector.
Insider selling has been noted, with a senior vice president selling 110,080 shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
The semiconductor industry is highly competitive and subject to rapid technological changes, which could impact Lam Research Co.'s market position and profitability.
With 84.61% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there may be less room for retail investors to influence the stock price, potentially leading to less favorable trading conditions.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.51, which, while manageable, indicates that Lam Research Co. does carry some debt, which could be a concern if market conditions worsen.

LRCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lam Research is $98.22, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $75.00.
: 22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lam Research in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LRCX shares.
: According to analysts, Lam Research's stock has a predicted upside of 25.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Lam Research's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Lam Research has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Sanford C. Bernstein, Susquehanna, The Goldman Sachs Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Lam Research more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Lam Research is 2.77 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how LRCX compares to other companies.

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Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target