Lam Research Option Alert: Jan 16 $86 Calls at the Bid: 750 vs 3510 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Lam Research Option Alert: Jan 16 $86 Calls at the Bid: 750 @ $9.05 vs 3510 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$77.75

Lam Research Option Alert: Jan 16 $86 Calls at the Ask: 1500 vs 2010 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] 

Lam Research Option Alert: Jan 16 $86 Calls at the Ask: 1500 @ $9.23 vs 2010 OI; Earnings 4/23 After Close [est] Ref=$77.76

Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) Stock

Lam Research

Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.

Lam Research Corp

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in LRCX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 21 extraordinary options activities for Lam Research. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 47% leaning bullish and 47% bearish. Among these notable options, 9 are puts, totaling $394,084, and 12 are calls, amounting to $940,389.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $53.0 to $90.0 for Lam Research during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Lam Research's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Lam Research's whale trades within a strike price range from $53.0 to $90.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Lam Research Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744920050_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$305.0K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$132.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$13.85</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$99.7K</td>
<td>105</td>
<td>78</td>
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<td>LRCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LRCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$76.9K</td>
<td>677</td>
<td>256</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About Lam Research</h3>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
In light of the recent options history for Lam Research, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lam Research</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 9,433,684, the price of LRCX is down -2.07% at $63.79. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 6 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Lam Research</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $90.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Lam Research, which currently sits at a price target of $100. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Lam Research, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $80. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on Lam Research, maintaining a target price of $90. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Lam Research, targeting a price of $92. 
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Lam Research's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

On Thursday, Keybanc analyst Steve Barger downgraded Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMKR#NASDAQ">AMKR</a>) from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMKR/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Overweight to Sector Weight</a>.
The rerating reflects reduced visibility into demand for mobile phones, automobiles, and consumer products, which stems from fluctuating trade policy.
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Barger noted that it could exacerbate the expected gross margin pressure in the first half of 2025 due to a temporary socket loss in its Mobile end market and expressed concern about Amkor&#8217;s inherently lower-visibility but relatively high-capex business model.
The analyst noted that shares will likely remain under pressure until major end markets like Automotive and Mobile show signs of stabilization and growth.
Amkor automotive sales generally track the major automotive semiconductor companies, and while consensus estimates indicate a return to growth in the second half of 2025, Barger noted that company commentary combined with volatile global trade rhetoric suggests a cautious approach to shares in the near term.
In a broader upcycle scenario, the analyst noted Amkor should exhibit substantial operating leverage on higher factory utilization, but that will require recovery and growth across high-volume end markets for that to happen.
As one of a handful of outsourced manufacturing companies able to process 2.5D advanced packages with acceptable yield and throughput, Barger noted Amkor will continue to focus on high-performance computing as a margin-accretive and higher-growth vector.
The analyst noted volumes are still too small to drive consolidated company outperformance, absent participation from traditional end markets. Amkor could remain a &#8220;second choice&#8221; for leading-edge chip companies behind the technology leader, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Barger lowered his estimates to reflect heightened uncertainty in global trade and end demand. The analyst&#8217;s 2025 estimate goes to $1.40 from $1.48 (consensus $1.41), reflecting a -2% growth rate at a 6% decremental margin. His 2026 estimate goes to $1.91 from $2.04 (consensus $1.96), reflecting 9% growth on a 34% incremental margin.
Given the recent share price action, Barger acknowledged that his downgrade was reactive. Still, when he noted the market position and the potential impact of reduced demand across mobile phones, autos, and other consumer products, he had less confidence in predicting near-term outcomes for Amkor than for some other names he covered.
For now, Barger noted that the demand for AI-related devices and investments in leading-edge roadmaps should remain resilient, and he is more positive about names exposed to upgrade cycles or where channel inventory has been reduced, like memory. Looking forward, when this macro angst passes and improving cycle dynamics become more apparent, the analyst could be quick to reverse course, but for now, he noted more positive outlooks for Overweight-rated Applied Materials, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), Advanced Energy Industries, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEIS#NASDAQ">AEIS</a>) and MKS Instruments, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKSI#NASDAQ">MKSI</a>).
Price Action: AMKR stock is down 0.33% at $16.10 at last check Thursday.
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Amkor Stock Under Pressure: Analyst Cuts Rating Due To Trade Policy Concerns, Slowing End Market Growth

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor sector</a> is bracing for a shakeup, and JPMorgan&#8217;s Harlan Sur isn't mincing words. "Expect in-line results but tariff/trade related dynamics to drive weaker 2Q/2H25 and negative earnings revision cycle." That's Wall Street-speak for buckle up &#8211; it's about to get bumpy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tariff Troubles: A 15-25% EPS Trim Ahead?</h2>
As first-quarter earnings begin to roll in, Sur says the Street should prepare for a "kick off negative earnings revision cycle," with forward EPS estimates potentially being slashed by 15-25% over the next few quarters. Investors hoping that semi stocks had already hit bottom after a ~25% tariff-driven slump may be in for another jolt &#8211; Sur sees another 10-15% downside from here.
But this isn't just about numbers. The broader concern is about confidence, or lack thereof. "Rapidly changing tariff headlines are negatively impacting consumer and business confidence," Sur notes, with turn business — which can make up 20-30% of guidance &#8211; now at risk due to reduced visibility. Add in China's latest tariff volley against U.S.-fabricated chips, and names like Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), Qorvo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>), and Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) suddenly look exposed.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI And Datacenter: The Only Bright Spots</h2>
That said, JPMorgan isn't throwing out the entire chip basket. Sur urges a "selective" approach, spotlighting Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Marvell Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) as top picks &#8211; all tied closely to AI and data infrastructure. These are the companies best positioned to ride the "strong demand in accelerated compute/AI," even if GPU giants like Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) face potential downside from tightening China restrictions and "upcoming AI diffusion rules."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">EDA, Semicap: Downturn-Proof Darlings</h2>
In the tools-of-the-trade corner, KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) and Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) also earn JPM's stamp of approval. EDA players like Synopsys are seen as resilient. "R&amp;D budgets don't get cut in downturns," Sur says, a mantra every long-term investor in chip design software should pin to their monitors.
Meanwhile, the "flat-to-down" outlook for WFE (wafer fab equipment) in 2025 spells more caution for semicap names, though JPMorgan still favors Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), KLA Corp, and Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) &#8211; all expected to outperform thanks to "rising capital intensity" and growing service revenue.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Down-Cycle Playbook Moment Is Here</h2>
The macro backdrop remains fraught. JPM economists now peg the chance of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645681/jpmorgan-raises-recession-risk-to-60-as-largest-us-tax-hike-in-60-years-hits-global-economy">U.S. recession at 60%</a>, as the tariff storm clouds hang heavy. Demand pull-forward in smartphones might make the first quarter look fine, but "incremental conservatism" is expected to dominate the second quarter and H2 guidance.
Bottom line? 
This is a "down-cycle playbook" moment. The sector's long-term structural story — AI, content tailwinds, and rising chip complexity — remains intact. But for now, it's all about threading the needle between "inevitable slowdown" and the pockets of AI-driven strength.
And as Sur says, "remain selective on stocks."
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Broadcom, Marvell, Synopsys: The Chips That Might Not Crumble In The Coming Storm

The first-quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors" rel="noreferrer noopener">semiconductor earnings parade</a> kicks off with ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44832382/nvidia-supplier-asml-beats-revenue-and-eps-estimates-euv-product-mix-performance-milestones-drive-q1-says-ceo" rel="noreferrer noopener">on Wednesday</a> and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) on Thursday, followed by the U.S. semi and semicap peers in the following week.
For U.S. chip vendors, BofA Securities analysts Vivek Arya and Duksan Jang expect first-quarter results to beat as their original outlook was likely conservative and tariff-related pull-ins created a better demand environment.
However, the second-quarter outlook could be in line as companies could widen the guidance range.
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Regarding tariff impact, Arya and Jang expect U.S. chip companies to follow the example of early reporting companies Taiwan Semiconductor, ASML, Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), and Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>).
The analysts generically express concern on second-half demand headwinds and quantified gross margin headwinds from inflationary supply chain movements (such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)) and higher U.S. sourcing.
Overall, semi-industry overhangs could persist pending clarity on new sectoral tariff rates (next several weeks), China retaliation, U.S. reciprocal tariffs, and AI diffusion rules (May 15).
On the positive side, despite some downside to estimates, valuation has become more compelling for high-quality areas in cloud/AI (Nvidia, Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)), design software (Cadence Design Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cdns#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>), Synopsys, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>)) and semicap (Lam Research, KLA Corp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/klac#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)).
The analysts laid down two potential scenarios, which are modest tariff impact and dire tariff impact. Their modest scenario aligns with limited China and reciprocal tariffs, while the dire scenario implies the implementation of specific sectoral tariffs on semis/electronics (tariff rates not yet announced).
In a modest scenario, tariffs could drive roughly ~4% hit to calendar 2025 sales and ~6% hit to calendar 2026 versus current consensus, with EPS declines mostly ranging between 5%-25% (12%-13% average) inclusive of 150bps gross margin hit.
In a dire scenario, estimates could be further pushed down, with a 9% and 12% sales decline in calendar 2025 and 2026 and EPS declines mostly ranging between 15%-50% (25%-30% average) inclusive of a 500bps gross margin hit.
For revenue impact, the analysts noted companies with AI/cloud/industrial exposures to fare better in a potential tariff-induced demand downturn.
At the same time, those with consumer/auto are at greater risk. Nvidia, Lam Research, Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys, and Applied Materials, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) are among the companies with the least potential sales impact (at -1% to -6% sales impact), while Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>), ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) could fare worse (at -7% to -9% impact).
Importantly, even under the above distressed EPS scenario (dire tariffs), Nvidia, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Synopsys, and Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) have a 30%+ potential upside to historical P/E or PEG multiple at current stock price.
In a modest tariff scenario, the EPS hits of 12%-13% (2-2.5 times sales) are well below the 30%-40% reductions the analysts have seen in prior market downturns. However, the primary concern is PE multiple compression due to enhanced market risks.
The SOX index is currently trading at ~18 times forward PE, below the broader SPX at ~20 times, though above the 12-14 times PE at prior semi-industry downturns. Notably, the SOX index has more than given up the ~20% PE premium it gained during AI-fueled stock gains in calendar 2023 and 2024.
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These Semiconductor Stocks To Face Least Tariffs Impact Compared To Intel

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chips" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chip equipment stocks</a> Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) and KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) are trading lower Wednesday, in line with the semiconductor sector&#8217;s fear of repercussions from the Trump administration&#8217;s tariff attack on countries including China.
Also, the chip equipment company ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) reported its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44832382/nvidia-supplier-asml-beats-revenue-and-eps-estimates-euv-product-mix-performance-milestones-drive-q1-says-ceo" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter results</a> on Wednesday. ASML reported quarterly revenue of €7.742 billion or $8.764 billion, beating analyst estimates of $7.760 billion.
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The company reported basic earnings of €6 or $6.83 per share, above estimates of $5.760. CFO Roger Dassen outlined <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44833646/from-parts-to-profits-tariffs-have-a-4x-hit-on-asmls-bottom-line-says-cfo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the potential fallout</a> from tariffs imposed on complete system shipments into the U.S., parts and tools required for ASML&#8217;s field operations within the U.S., the material imports that ASML needs to manufacture in its U.S.-based facilities, and the reciprocal tariffs imposed by other countries on ASML&#8217;s shipments from the U.S.
Reuters reports, citing industry calculations, that the new tariffs could cost U.S. semiconductor equipment makers more than $1 billion annually.
Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA may each suffer a loss of close to $350 million over a year related to the tariffs.
Chip equipment makers have already lost billions in revenue due to the Biden administration&#8217;s semiconductor sanctions on China.
The Trump administration is weighing further duties on the chip industry and initiated a probe into their imports on Monday.
Applied Materials, Lam Research stocks have tanked ~30% in the last 12 months.
Needham analyst Charles Shi and KeyBanc analyst Steve Barger&nbsp;had predicted that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43741255/applied-materials-navigates-china-slowdown-analysts-see-early-recovery-despite-soft-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S. tariffs on</a> China would weigh on Applied Materials&#8217; second-quarter results, considering the company&#8217;s exposure to the country. Barger noted ~$400 million impact in fiscal 2025, half of which will affect the second quarter, and that China exposure would drop to ~25% this quarter.
Applied Materials <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44821697/applied-materials-expands-chip-packaging-push-with-strategic-stake-in-dutch-partner-besi" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquired a 9%</a> stake in Besi in April to advance hybrid bonding for energy-efficient chip packaging.
Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari expects Lam Research to outperform <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43541019/chip-equipment-stocks-gain-traction-as-ai-demand-tsmcs-capex-and-semiconductor-expansion-drive-valuations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its immediate peers</a> in 2025, backed by a quarterly recovery in the overall Wafer Fab Equipment market. 
In February, Lam Research <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43664402/lam-research-commits-1-2-billion-investment-in-india-eyes-63-billion-semiconductor-growth-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">committed $1.2 billion</a> to boost India&#8217;s semiconductor ecosystem. The country aims for a $63 billion chip market by 2026.
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Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) underwent analysis by 14 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<td align="right">5</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Lam Research, revealing an average target of $94.43, a high estimate of $125.00, and a low estimate of $75.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 0.99% from the previous average price target of $93.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744812035_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Lam Research. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
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&#x7C;Vivek Arya &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $90.00&#x7C;$110.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian Chin &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $92.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Timothy Arcuri &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $90.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ed Yang &#x7C;Oppenheimer &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Blayne Curtis &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mehdi Hosseini &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Positive &#x7C; $125.00&#x7C;$75.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Vijay Rakesh &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$87.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Prisco &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Prisco &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Prisco &#x7C;Cantor Fitzgerald &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Quatrochi &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;$82.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Charles Shi &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $90.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steve Barger &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tom O'Malley &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $75.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Lam Research. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Lam Research compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Lam Research's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Lam Research's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRCX/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Lam Research analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Lam Research's Background</h2>
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
<h3>Breaking Down Lam Research's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Lam Research's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 16.44%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Lam Research's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 27.22%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Lam Research's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 13.79%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Lam Research's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 6.05%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.57, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Expectations For Lam Research's Future

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Lam Research shares are trading lower after B of A Securities cut its price target from $110 to $90. Additionally, broader market weakness in the semiconductor space is weighing on the stock.

B of A Securities analyst Vivek Arya maintains Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $110 to $90.

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Shares of chip stocks are trading lower after NVIDIA said it was recently informed by the US government that it will need a license to export chips to China. Additionally, warned that tariffs have increased uncertainty surrounding the company's outlook, which may be adding to the weakness across the board.

Stifel analyst Brian Chin maintains Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $100 to $92.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Lam Research, Lowers Price Target to $92

A $500 billion commitment by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) to build artificial intelligence supercomputers exclusively in the U.S. is drawing attention from Washington to Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">as reshoring trends accelerate.</a>
In a Tuesday post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced the move and said Nvidia will receive expedited permits for its ambitious U.S.-based AI infrastructure investment, calling it a "very big and exciting news."
The announcement comes amid a broader push from the Trump administration to accelerate domestic technology manufacturing and reduce reliance on China. Trump also pledged to expedite all necessary permits for other companies investing in what he dubbed the "Golden Age of America."
Over the weekend, the administration confirmed exemptions to new tariffs of up to 145% on critical tech imports such as smartphones and semiconductors—moves aimed at shielding U.S. tech leaders from global trade friction.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bank of America Sees Earnings Tailwinds From Reshoring</h3>
In a note shared Monday, Bank of America semiconductor analyst Vivek Arya said earnings expectations for U.S.-based companies benefiting from reshoring remain on solid footing. 
"We expect earnings estimates from companies exposed to reshoring beneficiaries to remain well positioned to largely deliver on earnings expectations," Arya said.
Nvidia, in particular, was highlighted as a top sector pick alongside Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), chip-design leaders Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) and Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) as well as semiconductor capital equipment makers Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) and KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
Bank of America holds a $200 price target on Nvidia, implying an 80% upside from its current $110 share price. The bank values the stock at 33 times expected calendar year 2026 earnings, excluding cash—within its historical 25x to 56x forward price-to-earnings range.
According to Arya, this valuation is justified given Nvidia's broader exposure to long-term secular trends, including artificial intelligence infrastructure, gaming cycle recovery and robust data center demand.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
NVIDIA shares edged up 0.2% in premarket trading Tuesday, following a 0.2% dip on Monday. The stock has surged 28% since last week's lows, which were triggered by renewed tariff fears.
Top premarket risers within the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) were KLA Corp., Onto Innovation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONTO#NASDAQ">ONTO</a>) and ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) with gains of about 1%. 
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UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintains Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $95 to $90.

UBS Maintains Buy on Lam Research, Lowers Price Target to $90

A temporary delay in new U.S. tariffs on tech imports from China sparked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">a broad semiconductor rally</a>.
What Happened: The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) jumped 2.5% by 9:40 a.m. ET Monday, extending its rally to 19% from last week's lows.
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<li>Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>) surged 6.7% to $74.37</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) rose 6.1% to $20.95</li>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) gained 5.8% to $73.56</li>
<li>Qorvo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) added 5.1% to $59.16</li>
<li>MKS Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKSI#NASDAQ">MKSI</a>) climbed 4.2% to $68.25</li>
<li>Universal Display Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NASDAQ">OLED</a>) rose 3.8% to $117.02</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) advanced 3.7% to $153.01</li>
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In a research note published on Monday, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya called the one-to-two-month delay on electronics tariffs &#8220;incrementally positive.&#8221; The delay, which allows industry debate before the White House finalizes so-called &#8220;sectoral&#8221; tariffs targeting semiconductors, was enough to trigger <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmakers">sharp gains in chip stocks</a>.
Sentiment also improved following the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's decision Friday to exclude several electronic categories—such as smartphones and PCs—from immediate reciprocal tariffs.
"The delay is a net positive," Arya said, citing how electronics represent roughly 50% of global chip demand. 
"It allows for debate and discussion on this critical end-market,&#8221; he added. 
Arya noted that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), the world's largest semiconductor buyer, was also excluded from tariff pressure during Trump&#8217;s first term.
Arya reaffirmed a bullish stance on chipmakers with exposure to artificial intelligence and reshoring themes, including Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
Cadence Design Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) and Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) remain his key preferences among chip-design software firms.
For semiconductor capital equipment—a group seen as direct beneficiaries of U.S. manufacturing—Arya highlighted Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) and KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
The analyst also noted a potential tailwind from increased domestic production efforts. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)&#8217;s $195 billion U.S. investments, Apple's $500 billion pledge and Nvidia's $200 billion U.S. expansion could all influence the shaping of final tariff rules.
"We expect over time for TSMC to front-end process most—if not all—semis required by its U.S. fabless customers within its Arizona fabs," Arya said, adding that a potential Intel-TSMC joint venture could further boost domestic chip output.
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Why It Matters: Despite Monday's rally, Arya maintained a cautious view on chipmakers heavily exposed to consumer-facing segments like smartphones and PCs. 
After all, President Donald Trump clarified Sunday that electronics aren&#8217;t fully exempt. They will instead be folded into a separate sector-focused tariff plan to be announced in the coming months. 
Therefore, it&#8217;s unclear how sectoral tariffs will apply to U.S. electronics assembled in China using foreign-made chips.
"Semis remain a high beta sector and exposed to volatility," Arya said. However, he expects companies tied to AI and infrastructure to remain well-positioned to deliver on earnings expectations.
One risk Arya flagged is the upcoming May 15 compliance deadline for new U.S. rules governing the export of AI chips, which could limit shipments outside a small group of 19 &#8220;Tier 1&#8221; nations.
Still, with the delay in electronics tariffs offering space for negotiation, investors appear to be betting that the worst-case trade scenarios for U.S. chipmakers could be avoided, at least for now.
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Oppenheimer analyst Ed Yang maintains Lam Research (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $95 to $80.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Lam Research, Lowers Price Target to $80

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<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>697</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$108.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>664</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 139 contract(s) at a $108.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.8K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 33144 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 410 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $66.0 per contract. There were 9719 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12047 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 786 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.8K, with a price of $108.0 per contract. There were 31860 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9251 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1019 contract(s) at a $305.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $575.4K, with a price of $563.0 per contract. There were 1484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6664 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WOLF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 829 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2527 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 135 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 10154 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1301 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 281 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 125 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.5K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 1469 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 874 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 2448 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 792 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LRCX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 162 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $690.0 per contract. There were 1039 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 697 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 344 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.6K, with a price of $362.0 per contract. There were 1846 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 664 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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After disclosing the purchase of shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETF last month, Greene appears to be ramping up bets on some of the names that sold off on tariff-related concerns.
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<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</li>
</ul>
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<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>FedEx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>IMPINJ Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>QUALCOMM Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Southern Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>)</li>
</ul>
All trades reported in the filing have a reported value ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.
It&#8217;s worth noting that broader markets are rebounding on Monday on hopes the Trump administration will be able to ink trade deals to lower tariffs.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:08 AMMar 20, 2025	CALL	$86.00	Jan 16, 2026	269	750	750	21	3510	TRADE	BEARISH
11:18 AMMar 19, 2025	CALL	$86.00	Jan 16, 2026	269	1500	1500	75	2010	TRADE	BULLISH