Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
Quick Stats
May 15, 202660.8
AI Score
BUY1.07
Volume Ratio
Apr 22, 2026
Next Earnings
18
+ve Days (30d)
12
-ve Days (30d)
LRCX Stock Summary
Last updated May 15, 2026
LRCX is currently trading at $284.72, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $183.65, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $79.49 to $302.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $247.87, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 57.258, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.148, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates LRCX at 60.8/100 with a BUY recommendation.
LRCX (Lam Research Corp) Indicators
Last updated May 15, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 57.258 |
| CMF (20) | 0.148 |
| ROC (10) | 10.907 |
| ADX (14) | 19.079 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 12.654 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 78.571 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -28.609 |
| MFI (14) | 64.291 |
LRCX Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
LRCX Price vs Max Options Open Interest
LRCX Max Change In Options Open Interest
LRCX Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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LRCX Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
LRCX Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
LRCX Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Lam Research Corp is above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
LRCX Moving Averages Analysis
Lam Research Corp has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on May 15, 2026
Lam Research Corp has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on May 15, 2026
LRCX (Lam Research Corp) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated May 15, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 287.67 |
| 20 | 273.21 |
| 30 | 267.05 |
| 50 | 247.87 |
| 100 | 233.17 |
| 200 | 183.65 |
LRCX Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 37.594 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 56.5501 |
| Market Cap ($) | 374.1 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 5.29 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.3094 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 1.01 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 5.675 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 7.9129 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 310.4688 |
| Most Recent Quarter |
News Summary: $LRCX stock is being discussed on Twitter as being undervalued and potentially primed for a squeeze. Traders are commenting on the stock's performance after earnings, with some feeling it has gone up too much and others believing it is still a good buy. The stock closed at $84.56 and bulls are optimistic about its future.
Updated 2025-01-30 11:00:02