Is LRCX a good investment in 2026?

Lam Research trades at a P/E ratio of 49.0, with very high volatility (57.1% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of LRCX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 57.1%, LRCX has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.78 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 0.44%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$300.28B

P/E RATIO

49.0

BETA

1.78

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.44%

52W HIGH

$256.68

52W LOW

$56.32

VOLATILITY

57.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$238.46 → $239.07+0.26%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$76.74 → $239.07+211.5%

LRCX | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Technology Sector Context

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

METRIC	LRCX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	49.0x	28.5x	↑ 72%
Beta	1.78	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.44%	0.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	57.1%	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
LRCX(You are here)	$239.07	$300.28B	Technology	—
AAPL	$272.95	$4.01T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$401.72	$2.99T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$184.89	$4.50T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Lam Research is currently trading at $239.07, which is 6.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.78, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME10.7M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LRCX a good buy right now?

Lam Research trades at 49.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 57.1% volatility.

Does LRCX pay dividends?

Yes, Lam Research offers a dividend yield of 0.44%. This translates to approximately $1.05 per share annually.

How volatile is LRCX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 57.1% and beta of 1.78,LRCX is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:38 PM