Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)

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Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) is up 139.7% since the beginning of the year. At $410 per share, LRCX is currently trading at its 52-week high. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LRCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $6,911.

Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has returned 139.70% so far this year and 355.09% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LRCX has achieved an annualized return of 49.82%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, LRCX's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jan 1999 with a return of +115.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -40.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, LRCX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 5, 1999 with a return of +32.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 15, 1997 at -19.8%.

Lam Research Corporation has an annualized alpha of 23.42%, beta of 1.61, and R2 of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock captured 255.73% of S&P 500 Index gains and 151.17% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

LRCX ranks 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Lam Research Corporation provided a 0.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.04 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Lam Research Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lam Research Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Lam Research Corporation was 87.90%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 1037 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Lam Research Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Lam Research Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.