
Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) is poised for robust growth in 2026 despite China-related challenges, driven by strong demand for advanced foundry, DRAM, and NAND upgrades, with AI-related investments further boosting its wafer fabrication opportunities and long-term earnings potential.
According to a research note, Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya named Lam Research his top pick in the semiconductor equipment sector, maintaining a Buy rating and setting a price forecast of $165.