KLA Corporation (KLAC)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol KLAC
  • Rev/Share 96.9047
  • Book/Share 41.5591
  • PB 33.9384
  • Debt/Equity 1.0769
  • CurrentRatio 2.8283
  • ROIC 0.3695

 

  • MktCap 185322323132.0
  • FreeCF/Share 33.2998
  • PFCF 42.316
  • PE 40.6974
  • Debt/Assets 0.352
  • DivYield 0.0052
  • ROE 0.9522

 

  • 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 Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight -- $1600 Jan. 15, 2026
Upgrade KLAC Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- $1697 Jan. 15, 2026
Initiation KLAC RBC Capital Mkts -- Sector Perform -- $1550 Jan. 15, 2026
Initiation KLAC Bernstein -- Outperform -- $1700 Jan. 14, 2026
Upgrade KLAC TD Cowen Hold Buy -- $1800 Jan. 13, 2026
Upgrade KLAC Cantor Fitzgerald Neutral Overweight -- $1500 Dec. 16, 2025
Upgrade KLAC Jefferies Hold Buy -- $1500 Dec. 15, 2025
Reiterated KLAC TD Cowen -- Hold $900 $1300 Oct. 30, 2025
Upgrade KLAC Barclays Equal Weight Overweight -- $1200 Oct. 20, 2025
Downgrade KLAC Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight -- $1093 Sept. 22, 2025

News

KLA Sank After Earnings—Then Analysts Started Raising Targets
KLAC
Published: February 03, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

Within the wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) landscape, several high-profile companies tend to dominate the discussion. This includes firms like ASML NASDAQ: ASML, Lam Research NASDAQ: LRCX, and Applied Materials NASDAQ: AMAT.

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5 Momentum Picks for February After Wall Street's Solid Start to 2026
APH, CDE, KLAC, STX, ULTA
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

After gains in January, momentum investors should eye five picks, namely, APH, STX, ULTA, CDE and KLAC, for February.

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KLA Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y, Shares Fall
KLAC
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLAC beats earnings expectations as revenue rises year over year, led by strength in semiconductor process control and upbeat guidance.

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KLA's Rich Valuation Offsets Its Strong Market Position: Analyst
KLAC
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) stock tumbled Friday as investors digested earnings and guidance that landed near expectations but failed to impress.

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KLA Stock Dives After Earnings Beat. What's Hitting the Chip-Gear Favorite.
KLAC
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

KLA stock has more than doubled in the past 12 months but shares were dropping after its earnings report.

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KLA Corporation Earnings Preview: What to Watch When KLAC Reports Today
KLAC
Published: January 29, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Get earnings reminders, our top analysis on KLA, market updates, and brand-new stock recommendations delivered directly to your inbox.

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KLA's Q2 Earnings Loom: Should the KLAC Stock Be in Your Portfolio?
KLAC
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

KLAC rides strong AI and chip packaging demand into fiscal Q2, with top-line growth and margin pressure in focus.

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KLA Benefits From Growing AI Infrastructure Demand: What's Ahead?
KLAC
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLAC gains from rising AI infrastructure demand as advanced packaging and WFE growth strengthen its position in key semiconductor markets.

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Countdown to KLA (KLAC) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
KLAC
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for KLA (KLAC), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended December 2025.

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KLA (KLAC) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
KLAC
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLA (KLAC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Teradyne vs. KLAC: Which AI Infrastructure Stock Is the Better Buy?
KLAC, TER
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Teradyne rides on AI test demand, but KLAC's process control and advanced packaging momentum point to stronger upside in the AI infrastructure race.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why KLA (KLAC) is a Great Choice
KLAC
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does KLA (KLAC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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KLA Jumps 96% in a Year: Is There More Room for the Stock to Grow?
KLAC
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLAC surges 96% in a year, fueled by advanced packaging growth, AI demand and rising process control intensity.

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Why chip stocks are extending their gains ahead of Nvidia's CES speech
NVDA, AMAT, AMD, ASML, AVGO, KLAC, LRCX, NVMI
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

The semiconductor trade was mostly riding high on Monday as enthusiasm for the artificial-intelligence boom carried into the new year.

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What Is Driving KLAC Stock's 6-Day Winning Streak?
KLAC
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

KLA (KLAC) stock has reached a 6-day winning streak, with total gains during this time equating to 9.2%. The company's market capitalization has increased by approximately $14 billion over the past 6 days and presently stands at $169 billion.

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DAKT or KLAC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
DAKT, KLAC
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products sector might want to consider either Daktronics (DAKT) or KLA (KLAC). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript
KLAC
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025 Transcript

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Why Is KLA (KLAC) Down 4.6% Since Last Earnings Report?
KLAC
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

KLA (KLAC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Here's Why KLA (KLAC) is a Strong Growth Stock
KLAC
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

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Why KLA Stock Could Be A Buy
KLAC
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

We believe KLA (KLAC) stock could be a promising investment opportunity. Why? Because it offers strong margins, a low-debt capital structure, and strong momentum – with potential for growth as, the stock is significantly below its 52-week-high.

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Touchstone Dividend Equity Fund Q3 2025 Portfolio Review
AAPL, AMT, AVGO, IFF, INTC, KLAC, LVS, ORCL, SHW, STZ, TXN
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The Touchstone Dividend Equity Fund (Class A Shares, Load Waived) outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Selection within Information Technology, Health Care, and Financials was the primary driver of positive relative returns, while selection within Communication Services and Materials detracted modestly. The Fund added one new name during the quarter, Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) and sold one name, Intel Corp. (INTC).

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Bloomberg Watch Shows 5 Ideal "Safer" November Dividend Dogs
AVGO, CIIHY, CL, EL, EMR, ESS, FOX, ITVPY, KLAC, NRDBY, NSC, OZK, PHPPY, PYPL, SLB, SUBCY, SUHJY, TPR, UPS, WM
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Bloomberg's 2025 Dividend Focus list highlights 36 dividend payers, with 16 qualifying as 'safer' due to free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields. Top ten dividend stocks, including OZK, SLB, WM, and SUBCY, are projected to offer 12.5%-26.5% net gains by November 2026 based on analyst targets. Five 'IDEAL' stocks—CHHQF, VODAF, SUBCY, ITVPY, AVIFY—offer dividends from $1,000 invested that exceed their single share price, signaling potential buy opportunities.

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FLEX or KLAC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
FLEX, KLAC
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products sector might want to consider either Flex (FLEX) or KLA (KLAC). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Don't Overlook KLA (KLAC) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
KLAC
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Explore KLA's (KLAC) international revenue trends and how these numbers impact Wall Street's forecasts and what's ahead for the stock.

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The setup on earnings beyond tech
KLAC, MRK, NOW, SPGI
Published: October 29, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee debate some non-mega cap names reporting in the next 24 hours.

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KLAC Set to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
KLAC
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KLA's fiscal Q1 results are expected to show double-digit growth as AI-driven demand and advanced packaging boost revenue momentum.

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KLA (KLAC) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
KLAC
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

KLA (KLAC) closed at $1 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.06% move from the prior day.

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Bullish On Semiconductors? KLAC Stock Beats Lam Research
KLAC
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

KLAC is Lam Research's counterpart in the Semiconductor Materials & Equipment sector that offers:

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

Does KLA (KLAC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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KLA (KLAC) Recently Broke Out Above the 20-Day Moving Average
KLAC
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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About KLA Corporation (KLAC)

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