KLA (KLAC)
NASDAQ:KLAC
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KLAC Stock Chart & Stats
$1791.44
-$1.95(-0.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1791.44
-$1.95(-0.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$675.27 - $1,939.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume187.13K
Average Volume (3M)916.15K
Market Cap
$226.27B
Enterprise Value$242.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.1
Beta1.82
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
9.91Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.40
Shares Outstanding131,076,610
10 Day Avg. Volume800,964
30 Day Avg. Volume916,152
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.59
Price to Book (P/B)25.39
Price to Sales (P/S)9.80
P/FCF Ratio31.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue18.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit30.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda41.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,918.29Price Target Upside7.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)36.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Process Control IntensityRising structural process control intensity across logic, memory and advanced packaging should drive increased customer spending on inspection and metrology tools, supporting stronger systems and services growth and smoothing cyclical troughs.
Product And Market ExpansionExpansion into e-beam inspection and new advanced packaging products broadens the addressable market and positions the company to capture additional market share against competitors.
Recurring Services RevenueGrowing services revenue from a large installed base and high contract attach rates creates a predictable recurring revenue stream that can enhance margin stability and profitability.
Bears Say
Execution And Visibility RiskMeaningful upside relies on successful execution and a stronger industry equipment spending backdrop, so limited visibility into key external drivers reduces conviction in long-term targets and near-term upside.
Margin Pressure From Memory Pricing And TariffsWeakness in memory pricing combined with tariff-related cost pressures is creating a gross margin headwind, with uncertainty around the timing and success of passing costs to customers.
Supply Chain ConstraintsPersistent supply limitations for critical optical components are restricting system shipments and could delay revenue recovery until component availability improves.
KLA News
KLAC FAQ
What was KLA’s price range in the past 12 months?
KLA lowest stock price was $675.27 and its highest was $1939.36 in the past 12 months.
What is KLA’s market cap?
KLA’s market cap is $226.27B.
When is KLA’s upcoming earnings report date?
KLA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 81 days.
How were KLA’s earnings last quarter?
KLA released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $9.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $9.17 by $0.23.
Is KLA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KLA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does KLA pay dividends?
KLA pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.9 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on KLA dividends here
What is KLA’s EPS estimate?
KLA’s EPS estimate is 9.91.
How many shares outstanding does KLA have?
KLA has 131,076,610 shares outstanding.
What happened to KLA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KLA reported an EPS of $9.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $9.17. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.626%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KLA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KLAC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
KLA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$1,918.29 (7.08% Upside)
$1,918.29 (7.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLAC Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 757.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
184.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
89.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
KLA
KLA Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. It operates through four segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; PCB, Display and Component Inspection; and Other. The company offers integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing products that comprises wafer inspection and review, and metrology; wafer and substrate defect inspection and metrology; reticle defect inspection and metrology; chemical/materials quality analysis; in situ process management and wafer handling diagnostics for IC and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manufacturing; software products to provide run-time process control, defect excursion identification, process corrections, and defect classification; and refurbished and remanufactured products. It also provides specialty semiconductor manufacturing, benchtop metrology, surface characterization, and electrical property measurement services for general purpose/ lab applications; etch, plasma dicing, deposition, and other wafer processing technologies and solutions for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. In addition, the company offers direct imaging, inspection, optical shaping, additive printing, and computer-aided manufacturing and engineering solutions for the PCB market; inspection and electrical testing systems to identify and classify defects, as well as systems to repair defects for the display market; and inspection and metrology systems for quality control and yield improvement in advanced and traditional semiconductor packaging markets. The company was formerly known as KLA-Tencor Corporation and changed its name to KLA Corporation in July 2019. KLA Corporation was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California.
KLAC Company Deck
KLAC Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial picture: revenue and EPS beat expectations, robust market-share gains (especially in advanced packaging and process control), sizable capital returns, and upgraded long-term growth targets. Notable near-term headwinds include memory-related gross margin pressure (DRAM-related component costs and tariffs), some supply-chain scaling constraints in the first half, and elevated operating expenses. Management nevertheless expressed confidence in backlog visibility, 2026–2027 industry momentum, and the company’s ability to scale resources to meet demand.View all KLAC earnings summariesKLAC Revenue Breakdown
50.99% Wafer Inspection
18.07% Patterning
4.25% Specialty Semiconductor Process
2.93% PCB, Display and Component Inspection
22.07% Services
1.68% Other
KLAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1,918.29
▲(7.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.15% Insiders
28.49% Mutual Funds
4.24% Other Institutional Investors
36.93% Public Companies and Individual Investors