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Kla Corporation (IT:1KLAC)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
7.39Last Year’s EPS
5.71Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 18 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2025
|% Change Since: 23.25%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
KLA delivered strong financial results with record revenue, EPS, and cash flow, driven by growth in advanced packaging and services. However, global trade uncertainties and tariffs pose challenges, impacting gross margin and resulting in the postponement of the Investor Day.Company Guidance
During the KLA Corporation earnings call for the March quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company reported strong financial performance, exceeding the midpoint of their guidance range with revenue of $3.06 billion, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $8.41, and GAAP diluted EPS of $8.16. The company highlighted a 30% year-over-year increase in revenue, driven by robust demand in leading-edge logic and high-bandwidth memory, as well as a significant contribution from their advanced packaging segment, which is expected to exceed $850 million in calendar year 2025. The services business also showed resilience with $669 million in revenue, marking its 52nd consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth. Despite global trade uncertainties, KLA maintained its strong market share in the wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) and process control markets, with a notable 250 basis point increase in process control market share over the past five years. Free cash flow for the quarter was $990 million, and the company returned $733 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Looking ahead, KLA guided for June quarter revenue of $3.075 billion, with a gross margin forecasted at 63%, and announced a new $5 billion share repurchase authorization alongside a 12% dividend increase.Revenue and EPS Exceed Expectations
KLA's March quarter revenue was $3.06 billion, above the guidance midpoint of $3 billion. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $8.41 and GAAP diluted EPS was $8.16, each finishing at the upper end of the respective guidance ranges.
Advanced Packaging Growth
KLA's advanced packaging revenue grew to over $500 million in calendar 2024 and is now expected to exceed $850 million in calendar 2025, demonstrating strong market demand and competitive positioning.
Service Business Growth
The KLA Services business grew to $669 million in the March quarter, up 13% year-over-year, marking its 52nd consecutive quarter of growth on a year-over-year basis.
Record-Free Cash Flow
Quarterly free cash flow was $990 million. Over the past 12 months, free cash flow was $3.5 billion with a free cash flow margin of 30%.
Continued Market Leadership
KLA maintained a strong global share of the WFE and Process Control market for calendar 2024, with a nearly 250 basis point growth over five years.
IT:1KLAC Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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IT:1KLAC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2025 | €606.26 | €618.13 | +1.96% |
Jan 30, 2025 | €699.89 | €731.54 | +4.52% |
Oct 30, 2024 | €628.35 | €605.42 | -3.65% |
Jul 24, 2024 | €707.47 | €699.64 | -1.11% |
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FAQ
When does Kla Corporation (IT:1KLAC) report earnings?
Kla Corporation (IT:1KLAC) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Kla Corporation (IT:1KLAC) earnings time?
Kla Corporation (IT:1KLAC) earnings time is at Jul 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of Kla Corporation stock?
The P/E ratio of KLA is N/A.
What is IT:1KLAC EPS forecast?
IT:1KLAC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 7.39.
