BN · rank #14 · 2026-10-19
LRCX
NASDAQ · $330.30B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | 0.31 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +19.0% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +32.6% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +31.3% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +1.3% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 1.45 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 0.83× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +42.4% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | +8% |
| Market cap (USD) | $330.30B |
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Summary
Lam Research Corp designs and manufactures semiconductor wafer-fabrication equipment and provides lifecycle services across etch, deposition, and cleaning processes.
Rationale
Lam's proprietary high-aspect-ratio and atomic-layer etch solutions solve critical fabrication bottlenecks in advanced AI logic, memory, and packaging, supporting 19.0% forward revenue growth and 32.6% forward net margins.
Material risks
- 1Tightening US export controls and accelerating Chinese domestic supplier substitution (e.g., AMEC, Naura) directly threaten up to 34% of Lam's revenue base.
- 2Near-term binary volatility around the upcoming October 21, 2026 earnings report alongside cyclical risk from potential delays in AI and foundry capital expenditure.
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