Lam Research Corp (LRCX) — closed signal from May 5, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on August 3, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
LRCX price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$255.00 – $272.00Entry zone — fair-value band
$272.00Published — price the day we called it
$312.80Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$438.50Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$294.61Window close — end-of-window price, context only
What happened
Target reached
Reached its target in 21 days.
Peak price
$438.50
peak on June 30, 2026 — not a realized returnPeak gain
+61.2%
peak, from the publication priceWindow close
$294.61
end-of-window price, context onlyDays to target
21
Window
May 5, 2026 – August 3, 2026
The thesis — published May 5, 2026
Predicted growth
+15%
over the measurement windowTarget price
$312.80
the price the thesis aimed forEntry zone
$255.00 – $272.00
the fair-value band we waited forPrice at publication
$272.00
published May 5, 2026Confidence
74%
how strongly the data lined upTimeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)
Lam Research benefits from strong demand for equipment tied to AI-related chip production. Recent quarterly results beat expectations and the company has healthy profit margins and cash on the balance sheet. However, the share price has run up and short-term buying strength has eased, so the setup looks better after a period of price consolidation.
Primary drivers
- Demand from AI chip production remains a tailwind for equipment sales
- Quarterly results were stronger than expected, supporting the story
- A healthy cash position helps the company weather volatility
- A measured pullback would reduce risk from the current run-up
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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