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Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$239.11 -6.01% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $236.07

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $317.78B
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As of 2026-11-02, Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $239.11 (-6.01% 1D, market cap $317.78B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, LRCX ranks #245 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), LRCX carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 43.7x, gross margin of 50.5%, and ROIC of 25.5%. By comparison, ASML (ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 14.9%, cap $645.84B) and ETN (Eaton Corporation PLC) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 37.4x, ROIC 14.5%, cap $152.92B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ASML leads on earnings multiple (21.7x) while LRCX leads on capital efficiency (25.5% ROIC).

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Per LRCX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-06-28, CIK 0000707549), Lam Research Corporation generated $23.23B in revenue (+26.0% YoY), $7.27B in net income, and $4.81B in free cash flow against $21.39B in total assets and $5.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $236.07 (-1.27%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 20.7% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 59/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.1% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C
Cash (12)Whales (8)SEC (18)Macro (8)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.5% Base Target
$460 Bull$240 Base$187 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for LRCX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (59/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY LRCX SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (31% of score)

Altman Z-Score 21.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+13/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 65% Net Buy • Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (41.7) create a -12 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
67
Grade B-$301.11-12.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
64
Grade C+$263.45-8.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
62
Grade C+$240.85-0.7% Next Q
Current
59
Grade C-$239.11+0.2% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: B- (67) → C- (59)Full Audit →
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Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, LRCX faces multiple-compression risk if 43.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 44x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($292.16) or 200D SMA ($284.59) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($240.19) toward Bear Floor ($187.35).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
41.730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
21.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
8 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE34% OF RANGE
L: $136$239.11H: $439
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (51% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 21 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
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NEUTRAL (60)

25.5% ROIC with 50.5% gross margin and 1.51% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (90)

Altman-Z 21.80 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (48)

21/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like LRCX
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Priced at 44x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
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LRCX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -7.53%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $253.8H $254.4L $239.1C $239.1VOL 9.78M
RES: $357.4SUP: $222.2SMA50: $292.2SMA200: $284.6
$456.9$380.5$304.1$227.7$151.3RES $357.4SUP $222.2$239.12026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
32.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +26.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on LRCX today. View full Setup Ledger →

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LRCX → TSM Confirmed Filing
3D chiplet stacking, through-silicon vias (TSVs) in HBM, and Gate-All-Around selective atomic-layer etching sharply increase Lam Research etch and deposition intensity per wafer start.
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (LRCX)

Technology Rank #245 of 714 ⚔️ ASML vs LRCX Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (LRCX vs. ASML, ETN, VRT, CW)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) ranks #245 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #17 by equity capitalization ($317.78B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ASML leads on earnings valuation at 21.7x trailing P/E, while LRCX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 25.5% ROIC and 50.5% gross margin. ASML currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with LRCX at 59/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
LRCX ACTIVE
Lam Research Corporation
C- 59/100 43.7x 50.5% 25.5% -6.01% $317.78B Benchmark Subject
ASML
ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares
C+ 68/100 21.7x — 14.9% -6.55% $645.84B /asml-vs-lrcx →
ETN
Eaton Corporation PLC
C 64/100 37.4x 37.6% 14.5% -6.03% $152.92B /etn-vs-lrcx →
VRT
Vertiv Holdings LLC
C 65/100 71.0x 36.3% 19.1% -5.46% $94.69B /vrt-vs-lrcx →
CW
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
C 62/100 37.9x 37.2% 17.1% -4.17% $18.35B /cw-vs-lrcx →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2024–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-06-28 • CIK 0000707549

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-06-28), Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) reported GAAP revenue of $23.23B (+26.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $18.44B ) , GAAP net income of $7.27B, operating cash flow of $5.86B, and free cash flow of $4.81B (-9.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, LRCX closed FY2025 with $21.39B in total assets against $5.06B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 21.80, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-06-28 $23.23B $7.27B $5.86B $4.81B $21.39B $5.06B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-06-29 $18.44B $5.36B $6.17B $5.34B $19.84B $4.96B

3. LRCX Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is LRCX stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $239.11 (-6.01% 1D, market cap $317.78B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, LRCX ranks #245 in composite RQD confidence.

How does LRCX compare to ASML and ETN in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), LRCX carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 43.7x, gross margin of 50.5%, and ROIC of 25.5%. By comparison, ASML (ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares) holds a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 14.9%, cap $645.84B) and ETN (Eaton Corporation PLC) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 37.4x, ROIC 14.5%, cap $152.92B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ASML leads on earnings multiple (21.7x) while LRCX leads on capital efficiency (25.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for LRCX?

Per LRCX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-06-28, CIK 0000707549), Lam Research Corporation generated $23.23B in revenue (+26.0% YoY), $7.27B in net income, and $4.81B in free cash flow against $21.39B in total assets and $5.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is LRCX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LRCX last traded at $239.11 (-6.01% on volume of 18,733,204 shares), positioning the stock -18.16% below its 50-day simple moving average ($292.16) and -15.98% below its 200-day simple moving average ($284.59). Across its 52-week range of $135.50 to $438.50, LRCX sits at the 34.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.1% ($219.74 to $258.48).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell LRCX stock right now?

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold — HOLD) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 51% profit margin (26% return on capital), mixed timing at 44x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is LRCX's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

LRCX's 12-month base price target is $240.19 (range $187.35 to $460.43), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

Direct Sub-Reports: LRCX RQD Cockpit LRCX 12M Forecast LRCX Earnings & Move LRCX Dividends & DRIP LRCX Insiders & 13F LRCX Whale Options LRCX Profit Sankey LRCX News & Why
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 59/100 (C-) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

LRCX — Lam Research Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:08:56Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, LRCX scores 59 out of 100, a letter grade of C-, labeled "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 12 / 20. The rating cites ROIC of 25.5% alongside an FCF yield of 1.51%. The high return on invested capital is a genuine upside driver, but a 1.51% FCF yield means the stock's price already embeds substantial expected growth; a prospective investor is paying a premium for future cash flow rather than buying current cash generation.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 8 / 20. The rating references institutional accumulation and options positioning. The pillar score is below midpoint, indicating that smart-money positioning is not a strong tailwind in the current data.
  • Insider Conviction: 13 / 20. The rating references SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. This is a moderately positive signal, though the underlying trade-level detail is not included in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 8 / 20. The rating cites a beta of 1.29 and sector sensitivity. Per the market data, the stock amplifies broader market moves by roughly 29%, which increases drawdown risk in a risk-off regime and is the main reason this pillar scores low.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 18 / 20. The rating cites an Altman Z-Score of 21.8, a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is the strongest pillar and suggests low solvency and financial-distress risk.

Taken together, the rating frames LRCX as a high-quality, financially sound business whose valuation (forward P/E 36.7, EV/EBITDA 34.8) and high beta leave limited margin for error. The upside driver is continued earnings and cash-flow growth that justifies the premium; the valuation tradeoff is that a rerating lower or a macro slowdown could compress the multiple quickly. The rating's Hold verdict reflects this balance rather than a directional call.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
254.39$317.78B43.736.734.85.820.4%1.29$135.5 - $438.525.5%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$23232.7M$8199.8M$7265.4MN/A$4812.2M$6180.4M$5060.6M
FY 2024$18435.6M$5901.0M$5358.2MN/A$5343.7M$5665.4M$4964.4M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $18435.6M in FY 2024 to $23232.7M in FY 2025, and net income rose from $5358.2M to $7265.4M. Per the market data, gross margin is 50.5%, operating margin 35.3%, and net margin 31.3%, with ROIC of 25.5%. Free cash flow declined from $5343.7M to $4812.2M over the two periods. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 21.8 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47, indicating a strong balance sheet posture.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Positive catalysts: Seeking Alpha published an upgrade-framed note titled around a changed valuation math, and a separate Seeking Alpha note describes a "Strong FY 2027 Setup" ahead of Q1. A Yahoo Finance item flags the stock as "poised to beat earnings estimates again."
  • Neutral market wire: Yahoo! Finance Canada and Yahoo Finance items cover institutional positioning and premium valuation questions without specific new data points.
  • Risk watch: A Yahoo Finance item covers LRCX suffering a larger drop than the general market.
  • Butterfly link (CONFIRMED_FILING): Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, LRCX to TSM is classified as a bottleneck beneficiary with a TAILWIND direction effect, theme "Advanced Foundry, EUV Lithography & Custom Silicon." Stated mechanism: 3D chiplet stacking, TSVs in HBM, and GAA etching increase etch and deposition intensity per wafer start. Stated constraint: uneven NAND fab utilization recovery. Stated competing explanation: Tokyo Electron competition in cryogenic dielectric etch or slower NAND greenfield CapEx. Next catalyst cited: quarterly systems revenue split between foundry and memory, plus advanced packaging run-rate. Source date 2024-08-22; last verified 2026-10-31.
  • Proprietary signals: None in source data.

Open Questions

  • What is the consensus analyst rating and price target range, given that the analyst data section is empty?
  • Which institutional holders and insiders are involved in the 13F and Form 4 flows that the RQD rating references, since the holders section is empty?
  • What is the foundry-versus-memory revenue split, and how much of FY 2025 growth came from advanced packaging versus NAND recovery?
  • Why did FCF decline from $5343.7M to $4812.2M while net income rose, and what drove the working capital or CapEx change?
  • How large is the competitive pressure from Tokyo Electron in the etch segment, and is it reflected in the stock's 52-week drawdown from $438.5 to the current $254.39?

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LRCX Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $239.11?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is LRCX (C- • RQD 59/100) a Buy at $254.39?

Welcome to the LRCX (Lam Research Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 59/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to capital efficiency (25.5% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (43.7x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $203.51 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $254.39

Pump the brakes on LRCX — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on LRCX, but look at what you are paying: 43.7x trailing P/E with 50.5% gross margins. Unless Lam Research Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $312.90 (+23.0%)
Spot @ $254.39

LRCX cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on LRCX, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $254.39 (52-wk range $135.50 - $438.50), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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