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Headquartered in Fremont, CA, Lam Research Corporation supplies wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. In addition, it serves the related markets that rely on semiconductor processes and require production-proven manufacturing capabilities, such as complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor image sensors and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).

LRCX was added to the Zacks Focus List on December 5, 2016 at $10.05 per share. Since then, shares have increased 644.38% to $74.81.

11 analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.22 to $3.73. LRCX also boasts an average earnings surprise of 6.9%.

Earnings for Lam Research are forecasted to see growth of 24.8% for the current fiscal year as well.

Since stock prices respond to earnings estimate revisions, it can be very profitable to buy stocks with an increased earnings outlook. By buying a Focus List stock like LRCX, then, you’re likely getting into a company whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.

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