Lam Research forecast revenue for the December quarter above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as chipmakers ordered more of its equipment used to manufacture semiconductors for artificial intelligence applications.
Lam Research (LRCX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.80 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.69 per share a year ago.
Lam Research is a high-quality growth stock in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, with strong cash flows, high returns on capital, and an increasing gross profit margin. The stock is at a critical support level ahead of its earnings report on October 23. If it breaks this support, the closest support is around $57. I rate Lam Research as a Hold due to its historically elevated P/E ratio and the potential for a downside breakdown (technically speaking) if earnings disappoint.
LRCX's fiscal first-quarter results are expected to reflect the benefits of a rebound in the semiconductor industry and improving memory spending.
Semiconductor innovation is a multidecade investing trend that is poised to continue with the arrival of AI and other technologies.
Lam Research (LRCX) closed the most recent trading day at $72.84, moving -0.41% from the previous trading session.
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Lam Research (LRCX) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 27.4% in Lam Research (LRCX). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.