KLA Corporation (KLAC)
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- symbol KLAC
- Rev/Share 87.0818
- Book/Share 30.2001
- PB 25.0622
- Debt/Equity 1.5205
- CurrentRatio 2.5435
- ROIC 0.3626
- MktCap 100090568080.0
- FreeCF/Share 26.4988
- PFCF 28.4839
- PE 27.1613
- Debt/Assets 0.4009
- DivYield 0.0089
- ROE 1.0182
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Upgrade | KLAC | Needham | Hold | Buy | -- | $750 | Jan. 13, 2025 |
| Initiation | KLAC | Oppenheimer | -- | Perform | -- | -- | Sept. 25, 2024 |
News
KLA (KLAC) Up 14.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLA (KLAC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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KLA (KLAC) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
KLA (KLAC) concluded the recent trading session at $773.97, signifying a -0.45% move from its prior day's close.
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KLA Invests in Operations in Wales with the Opening of a $138 Million R&D and Manufacturing Facility
Published: May 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
New complex builds on decades of SPTS Technologies' semiconductor equipment innovation MILPITAS, Calif. , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC), a global leader in semiconductor process control and process-enabling technology, today announced the opening of its new $138 million research and development (R&D) and manufacturing center in Newport, Wales, U.K., continuing the company's history of regional investment.
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Has KLA (KLAC) Outpaced Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how KLA (KLAC) and Domo (DOMO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Annual JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference (Transcript)
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Call Start: 10:00 January 1, 0000 10:36 AM ET KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC ) Annual JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference May 14, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Bren Higgins - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Harlan Sur - JPMorgan Jordan Krawitz - Mark Asset Management Harlan Sur Good morning, and welcome to JPMorgan's 53rd Annual Technology Media and Communications Conference. My name is Harlan Sur.
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KLA (KLAC) Crossed Above the 200-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
After reaching an important support level, KLA (KLAC) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. KLAC surpassed resistance at the 200-day moving average, suggesting a long-term bullish trend.
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Don't Overlook KLA (KLAC) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Evaluate KLA's (KLAC) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.
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Scoop Up These 4 GARP Stocks to Receive Handsome Returns
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The GARP strategy helps investors gain exposure to stocks that have solid prospects and are trading at a discount. KLAC, ASML, GE and HWM are some such stocks.
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3 Tech Leaders Announce Buybacks Totaling $85 Billion
Published: May 05, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
Markets have become especially accustomed to tech buybacks in recent years. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, companies in the S&P 500 tech sector spent a whopping $253 billion on buybacks in 2024.
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KLA (KLAC) Recently Broke Out Above the 50-Day Moving Average
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLA (KLAC) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, KLAC broke out above the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.
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KLA (KLAC) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLA (KLAC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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KLA Corp Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLAC posts solid fiscal third-quarter results, with soaring EPS, strong cash flow and robust momentum in its advanced packaging portfolio.
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KLA Corporation Is Performing, But The Tariff Shadow Grows
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
KLA's unique position in inspection and metrology is crucial as chip complexity grows, driving demand for their tools despite weaker spending environments. AI, DRAM complexity, and leading-edge foundry demand are key structural drivers boosting KLA's growth, with advanced packaging revenue expected to exceed $850M in 2025. Tariffs and U.S. export controls pose significant risks, potentially impacting margins and China revenue, with a $500M revenue hit projected for 2025.
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KLAC Set to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
KLA Q3 performance is expected to have gained from services and advanced packaging growth. Higher tax rates and export license delays are likely to have ailed.
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KLA (KLAC) Surges 4.9%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLA (KLAC) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
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Final Trades: Berkshire Hathaway, First Citizens Bancshares and KLA Corp
Published: April 07, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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KLA (KLAC) Rises Yet Lags Behind Market: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The latest trading day saw KLA (KLAC) settling at $686.19, representing a +0.55% change from its previous close.
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Final Trades: Gilead Sciences, Amazon, Alphabet and KLA Corp.
Published: April 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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Will KLA (KLAC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLA (KLAC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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KLA Stock Price Increases 15% YTD: How Should You Play It Now?
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLA sees strong AI and HPC demand. It faces headwinds from U.S. export controls and rising tax rates, which will likely impact FY25 revenues and profitability.
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Are Computer and Technology Stocks Lagging KLA (KLAC) This Year?
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how KLA (KLAC) and ACI Worldwide (ACIW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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5 High ROE Stocks to Buy as Markets Tank on Tariff Woes
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLAC, LDOS, RJF, FTNT and PPC are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as a sudden change in the U.S. trade policies hit markets.
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My Top 15 High-Growth Dividend Stocks For March 2025
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust stumbled in February but managed to maintain a positive return in 2025. The Top 15 dividend growth stocks for March 2025 offer an average dividend yield of 1.13% and appear to be about 25% undervalued based on dividend yield theory. Since its inception in September 2020, the watch list has achieved a 10.63% compound annual growth rate.
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Chip stocks under pressure after reports of possible export controls
Published: February 25, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative
CNCB's Kristina Partsinevelos breaks down what potential export controls could mean for chip stocks.
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Taiwan Semiconductor's Intel Foundry Acquisition Could Be Negative For ASML, KLA, Synopsys, And Cadence: Analyst
Published: February 18, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
Needham analyst Charles Shi reiterated Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSM with a Buy and a $225 price target.
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KLA Corporation Stock Up 21% Year to Date: Is It Still a Good Buy?
Published: February 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KLAC benefits from strong demand for advanced semiconductors, AI, and process control solutions, positioning it for continued growth and market leadership.
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About KLA Corporation (KLAC)
- IPO Date 1980-10-08
- Website https://www.kla.com
- Industry Semiconductors
- CEO Mr. Richard P. Wallace
- Employees 15000