Is LRCX a good investment in 2026?

Lam Research trades at a P/E ratio of 53.4, with very high volatility (64.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of LRCX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 64.2%, LRCX has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.79 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does LRCX pay dividends?

Yes, Lam Research has a dividend yield of 0.39%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$327.54B

P/E RATIO

53.4

BETA

1.79

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.39%

52W HIGH

$273.50

52W LOW

$61.14

VOLATILITY

64.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$219.40 → $260.77+18.86%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$63.76 → $260.77+309.0%

LRCX | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	LRCX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	53.4x	28.5x	↑ 87%
Beta	1.79	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.39%	0.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	64.2%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare LRCX's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
LRLRCX(You are here)	$260.77	$327.54B	Technology	—
AAPL	$264.06	$3.88T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$419.32	$3.12T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$198.15	$4.82T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Lam Research is currently trading at $260.77, which is 4.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.79, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME4.5M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LRCX a good buy right now?

Lam Research trades at 53.4x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 64.2% volatility.

Does LRCX pay dividends?

Yes, Lam Research offers a dividend yield of 0.39%. This translates to approximately $1.02 per share annually.

How volatile is LRCX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 64.2% and beta of 1.79,LRCX is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.