Kla Corporation (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$83.22 - $254.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume187.13K
Average Volume (3M)1.06M
Market Cap
$332.50B
Enterprise Value$255.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)71.3
Beta1.83
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.55
Shares Outstanding1,306,275,300
10 Day Avg. Volume1,282,196
30 Day Avg. Volume1,064,607
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)2.54
Price to Sales (P/S)0.98
P/FCF Ratio3.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue19.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit31.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda43.27
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$200.15Price Target Upside-88.83% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)3.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.52B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability & MarginsKLA’s very high gross, net and EBITDA margins reflect differentiated inspection/metrology technology and pricing power. Durable margins support reinvestment in R&D, fund services expansion, and provide resilience through cycles because the company sells mission‑critical capital equipment and high‑value software/services.
Robust Cash Generation & Capital ReturnsVery strong FCF conversion (free cash flow running near 91% of net income) creates durable financial flexibility. High, repeatable cash generation allows sustained R&D and capacity investment while enabling sizable dividends and buybacks without relying on external financing over the medium term.
Market Leadership In Process ControlClear market leadership in process control and advanced packaging creates a durable competitive moat. Scale advantage drives better product roadmaps, deeper installed base for recurring services, stronger channel influence and sticky customer relationships that underpin long‑term revenue and margin stability.
Bears Say
Moderate Net LeverageNet debt modestly above cash reduces financial headroom in a cyclical capital‑equipment industry. Continued heavy buybacks and dividends can limit flexibility for countercyclical investment or buffer in downturns, increasing refinancing and interest‑rate sensitivity over a multi‑quarter horizon.
Memory & Tariff Margin HeadwindsPersistent component cost increases and tariff exposure can structurally compress gross margins if sustained. Given exposure to memory customers and geopolitical trade risk, these factors reduce margin predictability and create a recurring headwind to profitability unless mitigated by pricing or supply‑chain shifts.
Supply‑Chain & Scaling CostsPersistent scaling constraints and elevated operating expenses to staff and equip installs can pressure margins and slow delivery cadence. Over months this can dampen revenue recognition, increase working‑capital needs, and create execution risk if capacity additions lag strong, lumpy customer demand.
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 $254.93 in the past 12 months.
What is Kla Corporation’s market cap?
Kla Corporation’s market cap is $332.50B.
When is Kla Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kla Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 38 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 $2.3 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?
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KLA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$200.15 (-88.83% Downside)
$200.15 (-88.83% 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 ▲ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 9%
Bearish news 9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
192.77%
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
$200.15
▼(-88.83% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.14% Insiders
27.67% Mutual Funds
22.96% Other Institutional Investors
18.13% Public Companies and Individual Investors