Lam Research’s (LRCX, $159.68) Latest Earnings Report Pleases Investors
Shares of Lam Research surged nearly +15% on Thursday, after the company reported an estimate-beating Q2 performance.
According to the company, 2018 proved to be the strongest financial year in its history, after it reported +14%, +27% and +50% growth in revenue, EPS and operating cash flow, respectively.
For the second quarter, the company reported revenue of $2.55 billion compared to analyst estimates of $2.45 billion, and reported an EPS of $3.87 against an estimate of $3.38.
A gross margin of 46.3% also beat consensus by 0.3%, while operating margin stood at 28.8% against a consensus of 27.5%. Ending deferred revenue for the company for Q2 stood at $493 million compared to the $626 million in Q1.
Lam Research has also confirmed a $5 billion share repurchase program that will be carried out through combination of cash on hand, cash generation, and borrowings. According to analysts, this underscores the faith the company has in its long-term strategies.
LRCX in +9.49% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on September 08, 2026
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where LRCX advanced for three days, in 271 of 323 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 84%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 276 of 342 cases where LRCX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 81%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 45 of 67 cases where LRCX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 10, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on LRCX as a result. In 56 of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for LRCX turned negative on September 11, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 58 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 38 of the 58 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 66%.
LRCX moved below its 50-day moving average on August 18, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where LRCX declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 64%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 8 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 18 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 34 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 63, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 39 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. LRCX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 82 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: LRCX's P/B Ratio (29.940) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (7.734). P/E Ratio (51.774) is within average values for comparable stocks, (150.023). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.387) is also within normal values, averaging (1.100). Dividend Yield (0.004) settles around the average of (0.006) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (16.181) is also within normal values, averaging (29.850).
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