KLA Corporation (KLAC)

NASDAQ: KLAC · Real-Time Price · USD
1,315.92
-43.77 (-3.22%)
Jan 8, 2026, 9:56 AM EST - Market open
-3.22%
Market Cap172.90B
Revenue (ttm)12.52B
Net Income (ttm)4.24B
Shares Out 131.39M
EPS (ttm)31.83
PE Ratio41.34
Forward PE35.44
Dividend$7.60 (0.58%)
Ex-Dividend DateNov 17, 2025
Volume86,340
Open1,351.27
Previous Close1,359.69
Day's Range1,340.00 - 1,353.81
52-Week Range551.33 - 1,406.97
Beta1.44
AnalystsBuy
Price Target1,157.67 (-12.03%)
Earnings DateJan 29, 2026

About KLAC

KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; and PCB and Component Inspection. It offers inspection and review tools to identify, locate, characterize, review, and analyze defects on various surfaces of patterned and unpatterned wafers; metrology systems to measure pa... [Read more]

Sector Technology
Founded 1975
Employees 15,200
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol KLAC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, KLA Corporation's revenue was $12.16 billion, an increase of 23.89% compared to the previous year's $9.81 billion. Earnings were $4.06 billion, an increase of 47.06%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 21 analysts, the average rating for KLAC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $1,157.67, which is a decrease of -12.03% from the latest price.

Price Target
$1,157.67
(-12.03% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Why chip stocks are extending their gains ahead of Nvidia's CES speech

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

2 days ago - Market Watch

What Is Driving KLAC Stock's 6-Day Winning Streak?

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 ...

9 days ago - Forbes

Nvidia, Broadcom and more: Bank of America's top 5 stocks to buy for 2026

Bank of America handed investors a bullish roadmap for semiconductor spending in 2026. Analyst Vivek Arya forecasts that global chip sales will surge roughly 30% to reach $1 trillion, a milestone the ...

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10 days ago - Invezz

AI boom seen lifting chipmaking equipment sales 9% to $126 billion in 2026

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22 days ago - Reuters

Broadcom and these chip stocks make J.P. Morgan's list of top picks

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22 days ago - Market Watch

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

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

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Why KLA Stock Could Be A Buy

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 st...

6 weeks ago - Forbes

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7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

KLA Declares Regular Cash Dividend

MILPITAS, Calif. , Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.90 per share on its common stock, payable on Dec. 2...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Buy The Hidden Backbone: How KLA Benefits From The AI Manufacturing Revolution

KLA stands at the core of the AI-driven semiconductor cycle, enabling precision manufacturing through advanced inspection and metrology systems. Consistent gross margins above 60% and operating margin...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Series of Rare Signals Send KLA Shares Higher

KLA Corporation (KLAC) shares up 21,716% since 1994 after 115 Big Money outlier inflows.

2 months ago - FXEmpire

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

KLA Corporation ( KLAC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 5:00 PM EDT Company Participants Kevin Kessel - Vice President of Investor Relations Richard Wallace - President, CEO & Executive Direct...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

KLA forecasts upbeat second-quarter revenue, but China weakness persists

KLA Corp forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, banking on strong AI-linked demand for its chipmaking tools, while flagging significant risks to its China business a...

2 months ago - Reuters

KLA Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results

Total revenues were $3.21 billion, above the midpoint of the guidance range of $3.15 billion +/- $150 million; GAAP diluted EPS was $8.47 and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $8.81, both above the midpoints o...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

The setup on earnings beyond tech

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

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2 months ago - CNBC Television

What Is Happening With KLA Stock?

KLA (KLAC)'s stock soared by nearly 80%, driven by substantial revenue growth and increasing margins, as investors place significant bets on its momentum in AI and semiconductor capabilities. The reas...

2 months ago - Forbes

KLA Corporation Q1 Preview: Beat Likely, Multiple Still Heavy, Hold

KLA Corporation (KLAC) remains a Hold as strong execution and process control are offset by a stretched valuation above 30x forward EPS. Q4 FY25 delivered a clean beat, with robust cash generation, ad...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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A fresh wave of trade tension between the U.S. and China rocked Wall Street on midday Wednesday after President Donald Trump hinted at sweeping restrictions on technology exports powered by American s...

2 months ago - Benzinga

Bullish On Semiconductors? KLAC Stock Beats Lam Research

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

2 months ago - Forbes

KLA stock in green after Barclays calling it winner among semiconductor plays

Barclays has named KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) as its top pick among semiconductor equipment makers, arguing that the company is emerging as a clear leader in the wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) ...

2 months ago - Invezz

These 3 US chip stocks are most at risk due to China's rare earths curbs

China's latest move to tighten control over rare earth metals' exports has sent ripples through the semiconductor industry. With new licensing requirements for foreign entities using Chinese-sourced r...

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3 months ago - Invezz

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Lawmakers Urge Broader China Chip Curbs

U.S. lawmakers seek broader restrictions on chipmaking equipment sales to China, spotlighting AMAT, LRCX, and KLAC after a major increase in Chinese purchases. A bipartisan report reveals Chinese semi...

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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