Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Has $80.10 Million Holdings in Lam Research Corporation $LRCX
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al recently trimmed its holdings in Lam Research Corporation, decreasing its stake by 1.4% to 598,175 shares valued at approximately $80.10 million. Despite insider selling, institutional investors maintain a significant 84.61% ownership of the semiconductor company. Lam Research beat Q3 earnings estimates and provided optimistic Q2 FY2026 EPS guidance, holding a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with a $161.21 price target.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Generate Investment Management Ltd Sells 284,473 Shares of Lam Research Corporation $LRCX
Generate Investment Management Ltd significantly reduced its stake in Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) by selling 284,473 shares, decreasing its holdings by 62.2%. Despite this reduction, Lam Research remains Generate Investment Management's 26th largest position, making up approximately 1.2% of its investment portfolio. Other institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc. and State Street Corp, however, increased their positions in the semiconductor company.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
NEUTRAL
ON Semiconductor Corporation $ON Shares Sold by Boston Trust Walden Corp
Boston Trust Walden Corp significantly reduced its stake in ON Semiconductor Corporation by 30.5%, selling 76,050 shares and retaining 173,295 shares valued at approximately $8.545 million. Despite this, ON Semiconductor reported strong Q3 earnings, beating estimates and authorizing a substantial $6.0 billion share buyback program. The company faces a mixed analyst outlook with a consensus "Hold" rating, while an executive insider sale was also noted.
Dec 31, 2025 • www.sharewise.com
NEUTRAL
Applied Materials (AMAT) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
Applied Materials (AMAT) experienced a 1.17% dip, underperforming the broader S&P 500. Despite this, the company's shares have risen 3.26% over the past month, surpassing its sector and the S&P 500. Analysts anticipate a 7.14% fall in EPS for the upcoming release but expect overall yearly earnings to increase by 1.38% and revenue by 2.11%.
Dec 31, 2025 • ts2.tech
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Applied Materials stock snaps 7-day rally as China pushes “50% domestic tools” rule
Applied Materials shares fell 1.2% on Tuesday, snapping a seven-session winning streak, after a Reuters report indicated China is requiring chipmakers to source at least 50% of new-fab equipment domestically. This policy, though not publicly documented, raises concerns for foreign tool suppliers like Applied Materials as China remains a key buyer in the semiconductor equipment market. Investors are now watching how this development, alongside existing U.S. export controls and upcoming earnings, will impact the company's future performance.
Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Trading Down 1.2% - Here's Why
Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) shares fell 1.2% to $173.78 on Tuesday with trading volume significantly below average, despite a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts and recent price target increases. The company exceeded Q1 earnings estimates, reporting $1.26 EPS against $1.22 expected and $5.32 billion in revenue, and issued strong Q2 FY2026 guidance. Insider transactions showed significant share sales by Senior Vice President Vahid Vahedi and insider Ava Harter in October.