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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$83.22 - $267.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume187.13K
Average Volume (3M)11.59M
Market Cap
$339.06B
Enterprise Value$316.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.3
Beta1.82
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.56
Shares Outstanding1,306,275,300
10 Day Avg. Volume16,213,931
30 Day Avg. Volume11,586,906
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 Cap0.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue24.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit39.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda52.17
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$229.92Price Target Upside-87.17% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)5.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$17.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Margins And ProfitabilitySustained very high gross and net margins indicate strong pricing power, differentiated technology and durable operating leverage. High margins support reinvestment in R&D, margin cushions through cycles, and enable superior return generation even if revenue growth moderates.
Strong Cash Generation And FCF ConversionVery high free-cash-flow conversion creates durable financial flexibility: funds R&D, capacity builds, and large shareholder returns while still supporting balance-sheet repair or opportunistic M&A. Reliable FCF reduces dependence on external financing across cycles.
Market Share Leadership & Advanced Packaging GrowthClear leadership in process control, plus rapid advanced packaging revenue acceleration, reflects durable competitive advantage and win-rate momentum. Structural demand for process-control intensity and packaging tailwinds should sustain higher per‑tool content and recurring service revenue.
Bears Say
Balance-sheet LeverageMeaningful leverage (debt-to-equity ~1.0, net debt modestly above cash) increases financial vulnerability for a cyclical semiconductor-equipment company. Elevated debt can limit agility for large capex, slowdowns, or aggressive buybacks if demand weakens or interest costs rise.
DRAM Component Costs And Tariffs Pressuring MarginsPersistent elevated component shipments and tariffs tied to memory can structurally compress gross margins for several quarters. Given KLA's high margin base, multi-quarter margin erosion materially reduces free cash and the capacity to fund buybacks or high R&D spending without adjusting strategy.
Supply-chain & Scaling ConstraintsCapacity, supply‑chain, and hiring constraints can slow tool deliveries and service installs, delaying revenue recognition and increasing costs to scale. If persistent, these operational frictions could cap near-term growth, raise operating expense permanently, and strain customer relationships.
KLA News
KLAC FAQ
What was Kla Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kla Corporation lowest stock price was $83.22 and its highest was $267.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Kla Corporation’s market cap?
Kla Corporation’s market cap is $339.06B.
When is Kla Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kla Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Kla Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Kla Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.917 by $0.023.
Is Kla Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kla Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kla Corporation pay dividends?
Kla Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.23 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on Kla Corporation dividends here
What is Kla Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Kla Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.
How many shares outstanding does Kla Corporation have?
Kla Corporation has 1,306,275,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kla Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kla Corporation reported an EPS of $0.94 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.917. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.626%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kla Corporation?
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$229.92 (-87.17% Downside)
$229.92 (-87.17% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLAC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 22.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 22.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 58%
Bearish news 42%
Bearish news 42%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
157.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
89.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kla Corporation
KLA Corporation specializes in creating, manufacturing, and distributing advanced solutions vital for process control, process optimization, and yield enhancement throughout the global semiconductor and broader electronics industries. The company organizes its business into four main segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, PCB, Display and Component Inspection, and an 'Other' category. For integrated circuit (IC) fabrication, KLA offers a comprehensive range of products. These include systems for wafer inspection, review, and metrology; defect inspection and metrology for both wafers/substrates and reticles; chemical and materials quality analysis tools; and real-time process management and wafer handling diagnostics essential for IC and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) production. Furthermore, the company develops software for live process control, defect excursion identification, process corrections, and defect classification. KLA also supplies refurbished and remanufactured equipment. Beyond IC manufacturing, KLA supports specialty semiconductor production. This includes benchtop metrology, surface characterization, and electrical property measurement services suitable for general-purpose and laboratory use. They also provide technologies and solutions for etching, plasma dicing, deposition, and various other wafer processing tasks within the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors. Within the printed circuit board (PCB) market, KLA delivers solutions such as direct imaging, inspection, optical shaping, additive printing, and computer-aided manufacturing and engineering. For the display industry, their offerings encompass inspection and electrical testing systems to pinpoint and categorize defects, as well as equipment for defect repair. KLA also supplies inspection and metrology systems designed to improve quality control and yield in both advanced and conventional semiconductor packaging markets. Established in 1975, the company was initially known as KLA-Tencor Corporation before rebranding as KLA Corporation in July 2019. Its corporate headquarters are situated 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
$229.92
▼(-87.17% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
2.83% Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
76.86% Public Companies and Individual Investors