Lam Research Proves Analysts Wrong with a Strong Earnings Report

In the week heading into the first quarter earnings report for its 2025 fiscal year (FY), Lam Research Corp. NASDAQ: LRCX stock was down nearly 15%. Furthermore, analysts were lowering their price targets for LRCX stock over concerns of slowing growth that would make it difficult to see the stock outperforming the market. However, the stock is reversing course with a gain of over 4% in early trading the morning after the company's earnings report. Is this a temporary lift or a sign that Lam Research may be ...