Lam Research's stock jumped 20.95% recently after reporting Q3 FY26 revenue of $5.84 billion, up 23.76% year-over-year, and EPS beating estimates. The company benefits from rising AI-related semiconductor demand and an upgraded $140 billion wafer-fab equipment market outlook. Despite strong fundamentals, the stock trades at high valuations with risks from China revenue exposure and insider selling. Investors are advised to wait for a price pullback to around $330 for better risk-reward before buying.
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Lam Research's stock has surged over 120% in seven months, far outperforming the benchmark's 11% gain. However, its current forward price-to-earnings ratio of 62x is significantly higher than its peers at 25x, raising concerns about overvaluation. De...
