QM · rank #18 · 2026-07-23
LRCX
NASDAQ · $383.63B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +307.29% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +66.8% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +30.9% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $383.63B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-23 | $371.33 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-23 | $91.17 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Lam Research is a leading wafer-fab-equipment supplier specializing in etch and deposition systems for advanced 3D NAND and logic fabs, monetizing a large installed base through high-margin customer support services.
Rationale
Record Q4 2025 revenue of $5.34B, 20%+ YoY growth, 49.7% gross margin, and a 3.07 momentum score collectively confirm that quality fundamentals (ROE 66.8%, profit margin 30.9%) and price momentum are co-moving, exactly the reinforcing dynamic the quality_momentum strategy requires.
Material risks
- 1Export control escalation targeting advanced etch/deposition tools to China could abruptly remove a material revenue contributor, directly breaking the revenue-growth trajectory underpinning both the momentum and quality signals.
- 2Earnings are reported 6 days after the as-of date (2026-07-29), creating binary event risk where a guidance miss or soft WFE outlook could sharply reverse the momentum signal before the position can be adjusted.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.