Is LRCX a good investment in 2026?

Lam Research trades at a P/E ratio of 41.0, with high volatility (46.7% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of LRCX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 46.7%, LRCX has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.79 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does LRCX pay dividends?

Yes, Lam Research has a dividend yield of 0.52%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$250.36B

P/E RATIO

41.0

BETA

1.79

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.52%

52W HIGH

$256.68

52W LOW

$56.32

VOLATILITY

46.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$231.01 → $199.33-13.71%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$78.69 → $199.33+153.3%

LRCX | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Technology Sector Context

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

METRIC	LRCX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	41.0x	28.5x	↑ 44%
Beta	1.79	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.52%	0.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	46.7%	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)	$199.33	$250.36B	Technology	—
AAPL	$257.46	$3.78T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$408.96	$3.04T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$177.88	$4.32T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Lam Research is currently trading at $199.33, which is 22.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.79, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME13.6M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LRCX a good buy right now?

Lam Research trades at 41.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 46.7% volatility.

Does LRCX pay dividends?

Yes, Lam Research offers a dividend yield of 0.52%. This translates to approximately $1.04 per share annually.

How volatile is LRCX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 46.7% and beta of 1.79,LRCX is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.