The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Lam Research was 0.32. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.21.
XSWX:LRCX's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 0.395 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Lam Research's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Lam Research was 109.30% per year. The lowest was 10.90% per year. And the median was 26.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Lam Research Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Lam Research Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lam Research Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lam Research and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #111 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Lam Research's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.32. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #111 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lam Research has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Research's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #111 out of 452 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Lam Research in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Historically, Lam Research's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.32 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.40, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Lam Research and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Research's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Research stock overvalued right now?
Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF109.03, compared to a current price of CHF295.85 — trading 171.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Lam Research's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lam Research (XSWX:LRCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF295.85 is trading 171.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF109.03.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LRCX:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF109.03 vs. price of CHF295.85 (171.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LRCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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