Lam Research Price Target Raised by Barclays

Semiconductor equipment maker's stock gets new $255 price target from investment bank

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Barclays increased its price target on shares of Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) from $250.00 to $255.00 and maintained an "equal weight" rating on the semiconductor company's stock. The new price target represents a potential upside of 16.80% from the stock's previous close.

Why it matters

Lam Research is a major supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. The company's performance is closely watched as an indicator of overall health in the semiconductor market. A price target increase from a major investment bank like Barclays suggests confidence in Lam Research's business outlook.

The details

In a research report, Barclays cited Lam Research's strong position in the semiconductor equipment market as the reason for the price target increase. The firm believes the company is well-positioned to benefit from continued demand for its products and services from logic and memory manufacturers.

  • Barclays released the updated price target and rating on March 10, 2026.

The players

Lam Research

A global supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, headquartered in Fremont, California.

Barclays

A major global investment bank that provides financial services and research coverage on various companies, including Lam Research.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The price target increase from Barclays suggests Wall Street's continued confidence in Lam Research's ability to capitalize on semiconductor industry trends and maintain its leadership position in the market.