Stock Pulse
Lam Research (LRCX) faces headwinds from US-China trade tensions and declining mature-node demand, impacting its stock performance despite benefiting from the AI boom [1], [7], [8]. While the company is expected to announce positive year-over-year earnings and revenue growth for the upcoming quarter and full year [2], [3], [4], its stock has recently underperformed market indices [2], [4]. Sands Capital sold its LRCX holdings due to valuation concerns and a preference for other AI-focused opportunities [5]. CEO Timothy Archer's recent stock transactions include both acquisitions and disposals related to RSUs [11]. Despite these challenges, LRCX's valuation appears favorable [2], and its continued investment in R&D and share buybacks supports its long-term growth potential [8].