Aspire Private Capital Reduces Lam Research Stake

Hedge fund decreases holdings in semiconductor equipment maker by over 35%

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:22am

Aspire Private Capital LLC, a private investment firm, has decreased its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) by 35.2% during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 10,792 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, down from 16,642 shares previously.

Why it matters

Lam Research is a major supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Changes in institutional ownership of the company's stock can signal shifts in investor sentiment and market expectations around the firm's performance and outlook.

The details

According to the filing, Aspire Private Capital sold 5,850 shares of Lam Research during the quarter, reducing its total holdings to $1.847 million. The move comes as Lam Research's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, with the share price ranging between $170 and $256 over the past year.

  • Aspire Private Capital filed the 13F disclosure for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 2, 2026.
  • The firm decreased its Lam Research stake during the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.

The players

Aspire Private Capital LLC

A private investment firm that has decreased its holdings in semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research Corporation.

Lam Research Corporation

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

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Lam Research's upcoming quarterly earnings report and any further changes in institutional ownership of the stock.

The takeaway

The reduction in Aspire Private Capital's Lam Research stake reflects the volatility in the semiconductor equipment market, as investors weigh factors like supply chain challenges, demand trends, and the broader economic outlook.