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.
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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