STOCKSPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY, NECUpdated 2026-04-19
Here’s whether Lam Research Corp (LRCX) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
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Bullish
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+2.19% over 10 days); strong 1-year return of +310.8%; 3-month momentum positive (+20.0%). Concerns: RSI 76 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 2.2% off its 52-week high. Score: +5/7.
LRCX is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($231.69) and 200-day ($166.30) moving averages. With an RSI of 75.7, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +310.8% compares to +35.1% for SPY (beat the market by 275.7%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $41,081 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period beat market by 275.7%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($166.30)
✓Above 50-day MA ($231.69)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 75.7
✓Positive return (+310.8%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−2.2%)
Period Range $267.60
$61.14$273.50
RSI (14) 75.7
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$267.60
Period Return+310.8%
Period High$273.50
Period Low$61.14
Drawdown−2.2%
MA-50$231.69
MA-200$166.30
RSI (14)75.7
Avg Volume (30d)10.2M
vs. SPYbeat by 275.7%
Return Rank#61 of 996
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($166.30)
Price is above the 50-day moving average ($231.69)