Lam Research is heading into its Q1 earnings report after gaining 42.78% year to date. Its latest close was below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
The October 20 headline describes a 53% year-to-date rally, but the supplied performance data show a 42.78% gain. The information provided does not explain the difference or include the earnings date, estimates, or results. Lam Research’s latest close was US$263.45.
Investor takeaway: Q1 earnings are the main event to watch. The supplied figures show a strong year-to-date gain, alongside recent share-price declines and a close below both moving averages.
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Lam Research Corp
LRCX.US
LRCX.US
Lam Research Corp
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$340.64B
P/E
47.3x
Div. yield
0.39%
Div. / share
$1.04
52W high
$438.03
52W low
$134.88
1W change
-12.51%
Beta
1.85
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 35 analysts covering LRCX · as of Oct 21, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast LRCX stock price to rise 1523.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Strong Buy4.54 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$375.90
+1523.1% Upside
Previously C$375.81 on Oct 14, 2026
Current Price
C$23.16
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (35 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on LRCX's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
53.5%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
72.7%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-42.2%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$226.59
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$250.54 | C$208.31 – C$301.34 |
| 60 trading days | C$238.26 | C$183.51 – C$309.34 |
| 90 trading days | C$226.59 | C$164.58 – C$311.96 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Lam Research’s supplied YTD gain is 42.78%, not 53%
The October 20 headline cites a 53% rally, while the performance snapshot shows a 42.78% year-to-date gain. The figures may use different measurement dates, but the supplied information doesn’t clarify why they differ.
Bull case
Lam Research is up 42.78% year to date. The supplied fundamentals also show a 31.3% profit margin and 65.1% return on equity.
Bear case
The shares fell 12.51% in one week and closed 14.8% below their 50-day moving average. The supplied information doesn’t include Q1 expectations or results.
Q1 earnings are the event to watch, but key details are missing
The October 20 headline focuses on Lam Research’s upcoming Q1 earnings. The available information doesn’t include a report date, consensus estimates, company guidance, or results, so it doesn’t support a view on what the company will report. Another October 20 headline raises the possibility of another earnings beat, but provides no figures to support that claim. Investors can follow the LRCX stock page for company and share information. The report date isn’t provided.
The performance figures don’t match the headline’s 53%
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The headline says Lam Research has gained 53% year to date, while the performance snapshot shows a 42.78% gain. The supplied information doesn’t explain the difference, so the figures shouldn’t be treated as directly comparable.
The latest close was US$263.45. Shares fell 3.21% in one day, 12.51% in one week, and 8.46% in one month. Volume was 176,493 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 8,485,086; the supplied volume ratio is 0.92x.
The close was 14.8% below the US$309.10 50-day moving average and 6.6% below the US$281.95 200-day average. The 52-week range was US$134.88 to US$438.03, putting the close at 42% of that range.
The earnings report and its figures are next to watch
Lam Research’s Q1 earnings report is the next key event, but the supplied information doesn’t include its timing or contents. Once the report is available, investors can compare the results with any company guidance or expectations disclosed at that time.
The supplied fundamentals list a P/E of 47.2569, a 31.3% profit margin, 65.1% return on equity, and trailing-twelve-month EPS of 5.76. They don’t include Q1-specific results. The LRCX company page provides a stock reference, but the available facts don’t establish any further details about the earnings event.
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