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Why Lam Research (LRCX) Could Be Positioned for a Surge

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Lam Research Corporation LRCX designs, manufactures, markets and services semiconductor processing equipment that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.

These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on LRCX’ earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that Lam Research could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for LRCX

In the past 30 days, 6 estimates have gone higher for Lam Research while 1 has gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates increasing from $2.20 a share 30 days ago, to $2.55 today, a move of 15.9%.

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Current Year Estimates for LRCX

Meanwhile, Lam Research’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 6 estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to 1 lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, increasing from $8.18 per share 30 days ago to $8.87 per share today, an increase of 8.4%.

Lam Research Corporation Price and Consensus

 

Lam Research Corporation Price and Consensus | Lam Research Corporation Quote

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 7.2% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So investors may definitely want to consider this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.

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