Key Takeaways LRCX shares reached a new 52-week high, up 138.5% year to date, far outperforming the industry.LRCX is gaining from strong AI and data center chip demand.LRCX posted 28% revenue growth and a 35% operating margin, supported by cost controls and Asia expansion.Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has had a remarkable run so far this year, with its shares hitting a new 52-week high of $173.58 last Friday. The stock has been a key beneficiary of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which has driven s ...