Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) — closed signal from October 10, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on January 8, 2026 — +42.7% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 75 days.
The thesis — published October 10, 2025
Lam Research shares look beaten down, with signs that selling may be ending and buyers returning, while spending on AI and high-bandwidth memory tools stays steady. News about weak chips and tighter China rare-earth exports is a risk, but more factory building in other regions can speed orders for its etch and deposition gear. If the price ends a day above $145, it may start a 3-month climb back toward earlier highs.
Primary drivers
- Shares look beaten down, with signals that selling is easing and buyers returning.
- Spending on AI and high-bandwidth memory equipment is still holding up well.
- New VECTOR TEOS 3D adds products that help build taller chip layer stacks.
- More local manufacturing could pull forward orders for Lam's tools.
How it played out
LRCX: target reached in 75 days
Lyra published LRCX at $140.86 on October 10, 2025. It expected 26% growth toward $177.19, after a daily close above $145. The thesis pointed to selling easing, buyers returning, steady spending on artificial intelligence and high-bandwidth memory equipment, VECTOR TEOS 3D, and local manufacturing pulling orders forward.
Inside the window, the stock reached the target in 75 days. It peaked at $210.45 on January 6, 2026, with a 49.4% peak gain. It ended the window at $200.96 on January 8, 2026. The thesis played out.
What happened during the window
On October 22, 2025, Investor's Business Daily reported that Lam earned adjusted $1.26 a share on sales of $5.32 billion for the quarter ended September 28, 2025, and guided the current quarter above analyst views.
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