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: Neutral.
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); RSI 62 — healthy momentum range; strong 1-year return of +209.5%; 3-month momentum positive (+16.7%). Concerns: below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-0.13% over 10 days). Currently 24.2% off its 52-week high. Score: +3/7.
LRCX is holding above its long-term 200-day MA ($249.56) but has slipped below the 50-day MA ($337.47), pointing to short-term weakness in an otherwise intact trend. An RSI of 61.9 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +209.5% compares to +20.4% for SPY (beat the market by 189.2%). The current 24.2% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.