Lam Research (LRCX) stock is extending gains on Nov. 6 after the semiconductor equipment firm announced a massive new capital return program. In a press release this morning, the company said its board has approved a $25 billion share repurchase plan, reinforcing confidence in the company’s long-term earnings potential.
The announcement arrives as Lam Research shares have been struggling to regain momentum, currently trading at less than half their price in late June.