If you'd invested in Lam Research (LRCX): performance and returns
Looking for Lam Research's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Lam Research have returned?
This calculator shows how much Lam Research stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Lam Research
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $5,346 | +435% |
| 3 years ago | $8,665 | +766% |
| 5 years ago | $8,954 | +795% |
| 10 years ago | $60,361 | +5936% |
| since inception (1984) | $2,293,965 | +229297% |
Return by year (Lam Research)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +86% | $1,856 (+86%) |
| 2025 | +188% | $5,346 (+435%) |
| 2024 | -2% | $5,251 (+425%) |
| 2023 | +65% | $8,665 (+766%) |
| 2022 | -15% | $7,346 (+635%) |
| 2021 | +22% | $8,954 (+795%) |
| 2020 | +62% | $14,531 (+1353%) |
| 2019 | +76% | $25,553 (+2455%) |
| 2018 | -11% | $22,626 (+2163%) |
| 2017 | +67% | $37,727 (+3673%) |
| 2016 | +60% | $60,361 (+5936%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LRCX return?
$1,000 invested in Lam Research 10 years ago would be worth $60,361 today, i.e. +51%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was LRCX's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+188%). Worst year: 2022 (-15%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in LRCX since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $2,293,965 (+229297%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Lam Research's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Lam Research pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Lam Research's average annual return (ROI)?
Lam Research's return on investment is about +51%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.