KLA Corporation (KLAC)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol KLAC
  • Rev/Share 92.0698
  • Book/Share 35.5403
  • PB 31.1382
  • Debt/Equity 1.2975
  • CurrentRatio 2.6185
  • ROIC 0.3684

 

  • MktCap 146036985027.0
  • FreeCF/Share 28.3552
  • PFCF 39.0078
  • PE 35.9742
  • Debt/Assets 0.3789
  • DivYield 0.0065
  • ROE 1.0256

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade KLAC Barclays Equal Weight Overweight -- $1200 Oct. 20, 2025
Downgrade KLAC Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight -- $1093 Sept. 22, 2025
Reiterated KLAC TD Cowen -- Hold $800 $900 Aug. 1, 2025
Initiation KLAC Goldman -- Neutral -- $980 July 10, 2025
Downgrade KLAC Wells Fargo Overweight Equal Weight -- $920 July 8, 2025
Downgrade KLAC Deutsche Bank Buy Hold -- $790 May 20, 2025
Reiterated KLAC TD Cowen -- Hold $770 $800 May 1, 2025
Reiterated KLAC Oppenheimer -- Outperform $850 $700 April 11, 2025
Upgrade KLAC Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight $748 $870 March 31, 2025
Downgrade KLAC Jefferies Buy Hold $875 $725 March 28, 2025

News

KLA (KLAC) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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KLA (KLAC) Recently Broke Out Above the 20-Day Moving Average
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Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLA (KLAC) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, KLAC broke through the 20-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.

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GuoLine Advisory Sells Off 22,900 KLAC Shares Worth $21.4 Million
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Published: October 13, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

On Oct. 7, 2025, GuoLine Advisory Pte Ltd disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing for the third quarter of 2025 that it sold 22,900 shares of KLA Corporation, an estimated $21.36 million transaction.

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Wall Street chip stocks set for solid Q3 - JPM
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Published: October 10, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

JPMorgan is expecting a solid Q3 reporting season for semiconductor companies, driven by AI demand and ongoing cyclical recovery. The American investment bank, in a note, said it anticipates results to be in line or slightly ahead of expectations, with positive momentum likely to continue into year-end.

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AMAT vs. KLAC: Which Stock Has an Edge in Semiconductor Equipment Space?
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Published: October 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLA Corporation's dominance in process control and booming advanced packaging growth give it a clear edge over Applied Materials in the AI-fueled chip equipment race.

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Published: October 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I track a universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune investments based on valuation and future return potential. As of October 2, 2025, 22 stocks offer attractive future return estimates of at least 10%, with 15 appearing potentially undervalued by my Free Cash Flow model. Top-ranked stocks include MKTX, RMD, MPWR, RACE, and MSCI, each offering strong projected returns driven by yield, valuation upside, and EPS growth.

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Applied Materials Stock Falls Along With Lam Research and KLA. China Revenue Is at Risk.
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Published: October 03, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Applied Materials stock has been on a strong run but new export restrictions threaten its Chinese business.

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What Makes KLA (KLAC) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
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Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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KLA: A Buy With Caution At Current Levels
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Published: September 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

KLA Corporation (KLAC) remains a core semiconductor holding, benefiting from AI-driven demand and its near-monopoly in process control equipment. KLAC is well-positioned for growth as advanced chip complexity and global capex surge, but current valuations are stretched, warranting a 'buy with caution' stance. Risks include high China exposure, customer concentration, and premium multiples, but long-term prospects remain strong due to industry barriers and onshoring trends.

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Identify Outliers Like KLA with Money Flows
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Published: September 19, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Positive

KLA Corp. (KLAC) shares up 18,703% since 1994 after 112 Big Money outlier inflow signals.

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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents At Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2025 Transcript
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Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC ) Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2025 September 10, 2025 12:30 PM EDT Company Participants Bren Higgins - Executive VP & CFO Ahmad Khan - President of Semiconductor Products & Customers Conference Call Participants James Schneider - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Presentation James Schneider Senior Research Analyst Okay. Good morning, everybody.

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3 Likely AI Stock Splits You Don't Want to Miss Out on in 2025
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Published: August 25, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Stock splits are the corporate equivalent of exchanging a crisp twenty-dollar bill for twenty singles.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Now
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Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why KLA (KLAC) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
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Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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KLA Corporation Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
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Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLAC's fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results benefit from strong Semiconductor Process Control revenues.

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KLAC Set to Report Q4 Earnings: How Should You Play the Stock?
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Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLA's Q4 results are likely to reflect gains from the advanced packaging surge and AI momentum, though tariffs and taxes weigh on margins.

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Published: July 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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KLA Stock, Quanta Form This Chart Pattern, Giving The Green Light To Buy
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Published: July 18, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Neutral

KLA stock and Quanta Services both flashed new buy points after big moves higher.

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KLA Stock Rises 3.6% After Key Trading Signal
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Published: July 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

KLAC rises over 30 Points after Alert

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KLA Corporation's Stock Has Limited Upside Potential Due To Overvaluation
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Published: July 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
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Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why KLA (KLAC) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
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KLAC Scales in Advanced Packaging: Is Growth Set to Increase Further?
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Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLAC boosts packaging tools to meet AI-driven chip demand, eyeing sharp revenue gains and deeper customer adoption.

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AMAT vs. KLAC: Which Semiconductor Equipment Stock is the Better Buy?
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Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLAC rides AI-driven demand with strong gains in advanced packaging, outpacing AMAT's slower growth and China headwinds.

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KLAC Trades Near 52-Week High: Should Investors Still Buy the Stock?
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Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

KLA Corp. trades near its 52-week high as AI-driven chip demand and advanced packaging tools fuel rapid revenue growth.

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3 Electronics Stocks to Buy From a Challenging Industry
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Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why KLA (KLAC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
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Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is KLA (KLAC) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
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Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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About KLA Corporation (KLAC)

  • IPO Date 1980-10-08
  • Website https://www.kla.com
  • Industry Semiconductors
  • CEO Richard P. Wallace
  • Employees 15000

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.