Lam Research Corp
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.
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); 50-day MA is rising (+2.78% over 10 days); RSI 36 — healthy momentum range; strong 1-year return of +212.1%; 3-month momentum positive (+14.0%). Concerns: below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); declining volume on rally — weak conviction (0.76x 30d avg). Currently 30.4% off its 52-week high. Score: +4/7.
LRCX is holding above its long-term 200-day MA ($237.52) but has slipped below the 50-day MA ($338.45), pointing to short-term weakness in an otherwise intact trend. An RSI of 36.2 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +212.1% compares to +16.5% for SPY (beat the market by 195.7%). The current 30.4% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.