Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) — closed signal from October 21, 2025
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on January 19, 2026 — +55.4% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 76 days.
The thesis — published October 21, 2025
Lam Research has pulled back and could rebound as buyers return, while demand for chip-making tools tied to AI stays strong. The stock has already doubled this year, and a respected quality checklist gives it a 100% score, suggesting solid execution. With earnings coming up, the plan is to buy in stages near the lower end of its recent range and aim for a recovery, while staying mindful of sharp swings around company and industry updates.
Primary drivers
- Price looks beaten down and may rebound; near-term trading opportunity
- AI growth boosts demand for chip factories, lifting need for Lam's tools
- Trusted checklist rates the business at the top for quality and execution
- Earnings are soon, which can move the stock up or down quickly
How it played out
LRCX: target reached in 76 days
Lyra published LRCX at $143.46 on 2025-10-21 with expected growth of 30%. The thesis pointed to a pulled-back stock that could rebound as buyers returned. It also pointed to chip-making tool demand tied to artificial intelligence, a 100% quality checklist score, and earnings that could move the stock quickly.
Inside the window, the stock reached the $186.20 target in 76 days. It later peaked at $229.57 on 2026-01-15, with a peak gain of 60%. By 2026-01-19, it ended at $222.96. The thesis played out and went beyond the target.
What happened during the window
On 2025-10-22, Lam Research reported fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.26 per share on revenue of $5.32 billion, according to Investor's Business Daily. The article also said Lam guided for $1.15 per share on $5.2 billion in revenue for the quarter ending 2025-12-28.
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