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KLAC Stock Chart & Stats
$210.52
-$6.22(-2.95%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$210.52
-$6.22(-2.95%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$83.22 - $307.37
Previous CloseN/A
Volume894.76K
Average Volume (3M)13.60M
Market Cap
$275.00B
Enterprise Value$195.18K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.2
Beta1.78
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.56
Shares Outstanding1,306,275,300
10 Day Avg. Volume10,504,044
30 Day Avg. Volume13,595,687
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$249.93Price Target Upside18.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)5.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$17.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability & Cash ConversionSustained, industry-leading margins and very strong free-cash-flow conversion provide durable funding for R&D, capacity expansion and capital returns. High FCF relative to earnings supports resilience through cycles, funds strategic reinvestment, and underpins consistent shareholder distributions.
Market-share Leadership In Process ControlMaterial share gains and a dominant position in process control create a durable competitive moat. Leadership in advanced packaging and breadth versus peers translate into pricing power, stickier customer relationships and a larger installed base that drives long-term service and upgrade demand.
Recurring Services RevenueA growing services business provides predictable, higher-visibility recurring cash flow and margin stability versus capital equipment cycles. The large installed base and targeted services CAGR support sustainable revenue diversification and steady cash generation over multi-year horizons.
Bears Say
Cyclical Exposure & Memory Margin PressureKLA’s fortunes remain tied to semiconductor capex and technology transitions; elevated DRAM component costs and trade-related tariffs are a structural headwind to margins. If memory spending or component cost pressures persist, margins and tool demand could be meaningfully constrained over the next several quarters.
Meaningful Leverage Amid Large BuybacksNet debt modestly exceeding cash while executing sizable buybacks and dividends reduces financial flexibility. In a cyclical industry, this leverage plus aggressive capital returns could limit room for unexpected capex, strategic M&A or absorbing downside shocks without increasing borrowing or cutting investment.
Supply-chain, Capacity And Opex Scaling RiskSurprising demand ramp caused supply-chain bottlenecks, hiring and installation capacity needs, and above-plan operating expenses. These scaling frictions can cap near-term revenue realization and compress margins until investments and hiring fully scale, creating execution risk across quarters.
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 $307.37 in the past 12 months.
What is Kla Corporation’s market cap?
Kla Corporation’s market cap is $275.00B.
When is Kla Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kla Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is today.
How were Kla Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Kla Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kla Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kla Corporation pay dividends?
Kla Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.23 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.38%. See more information on Kla Corporation dividends here
What is Kla Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Kla Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.01.
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?
Currently, no data Available
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$249.93 (18.72% Upside)
$249.93 (18.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLAC Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
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 ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
134.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.38%
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
$249.93
▲(18.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
2.83% Mutual Funds
2.14% Other Institutional Investors
65.78% Public Companies and Individual Investors