Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Lam Research LRCX, 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 8 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 37% leaning bullish and 62% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $252,236, and 5 are calls, amounting to $306,221.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $35.0 to $110.0 for Lam Research during the past quarter.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
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 $35.0 to $110.0 in the last 30 days.
Lam Research Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCX | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $3.6 | $3.4 | $3.6 | $106.00 | $126.3K | 92 | 351 |
| LRCX | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/19/25 | $3.95 | $3.75 | $3.95 | $68.00 | $105.4K | 251 | 267 |
| LRCX | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $4.3 | $4.15 | $4.3 | $64.00 | $89.8K | 302 | 209 |
| LRCX | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $5.0 | $4.8 | $5.0 | $110.00 | $62.5K | 1.3K | 125 |
| LRCX | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 09/19/25 | $3.25 | $3.05 | $3.25 | $108.00 | $59.4K | 36 | 183 |
About 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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Lam Research, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Current Position of Lam Research
- Currently trading with a volume of 1,095,617, the LRCX's price is down by -0.05%, now at $81.9.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 76 days.
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