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LAM RESEARCH CORP ($LRCX) CEO 2026 Pay Revealed

LAM RESEARCH CORP ($LRCX) CEO Timothy M. Archer's 2026 compensation was estimated at $40.35M, a 29.88% increase from 2025. Insiders sold 55 times in the past 6 months, with no purchases. Hedge funds showed mixed activity, with some increasing and others decreasing positions. Analysts set a median price target of $375.0.

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Published Sep 25, 2026, 10:25 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LRCXBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed pay raise is material and may influence investor sentiment toward governance and cost structure.

02

Market read

New executive compensation data provides fresh insight for investors evaluating Lam Research's cost base and governance.

03

What to watch

Compensation includes stock awards that could align interests with shareholders.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post filing Sep 24 2026

Background

Lam Research disclosed executive compensation details via a recent DEF14A filing.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LRCXBearishMedium confidence
Context

SEC DEF14A filing shows CEO Timothy Archer's 2026 compensation rose 29.9% to $40.35M, indicating higher executive pay.

Expected impact

Potential short-term pressure on the stock as investors reassess valuation.

Evidence & confidence

Large compensation increase for a CEO is material news; market may view it as a negative signal for earnings outlook.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights executive compensation trends in semiconductor equipment sector.

Regional

US semiconductor stocks may see modest scrutiny.

Global

Limited to investors tracking US semiconductor peers.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Higher CEO pay could be justified by strong performance and may not affect stock price.

Key entities

  • Company
    Lam Research Corp.

    US-listed semiconductor equipment manufacturer.

  • Executive
    Timothy M. Archer

    President and CEO of Lam Research.

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