KLA Corporation (KLAC)

NASDAQ: KLAC · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
706.26
+33.31 (4.95%)
At close: Apr 26, 2024, 4:00 PM
706.50
+0.24 (0.03%)
After-hours: Apr 26, 2024, 7:59 PM EDT
4.95%
Market Cap 95.51B
Revenue (ttm) 9.60B
Net Income (ttm) 2.61B
Shares Out 135.23M
EPS (ttm) 19.11
PE Ratio 36.96
Forward PE 29.03
Dividend $5.80 (0.82%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 15, 2024
Volume 1,150,155
Open 683.00
Previous Close 672.95
Day's Range 678.81 - 710.26
52-Week Range 369.66 - 729.15
Beta 1.34
Analysts Buy
Price Target 700.68 (-0.79%)
Earnings Date Apr 25, 2024

About KLAC

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 three segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; and PCB, Display and Component Inspection. The company offers inspection and review tools to identify, locate, characterize, review, and analyze defects on various surfaces of patterned and unpatterned wafers; metrology systems that are used to measure pattern dime... [Read more]

Sector Technology
Founded 1975
Employees 15,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol KLAC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, KLAC's revenue was $10.50 billion, an increase of 13.94% compared to the previous year's $9.21 billion. Earnings were $3.39 billion, an increase of 1.97%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 22 analysts, the average rating for KLAC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $700.68, which is a decrease of -0.79% from the latest price.

Price Target
$700.68
(-0.79% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

KLA Corp projects quarterly revenue above estimates as AI fuels chip demand

KLA Corp forecast fourth-quarter revenue above analysts' expectations on Thursday, anticipating strong demand for its chip-making tools from semiconductor makers looking to tap into a surge in demand ...

1 day ago - Reuters

KLA Corporation Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results

Total revenues were $2.36 billion, above the midpoint of the guidance range of $2.30 billion +/- $125 million; GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA was $4.43 and non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to K...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

KLA Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Date

MILPITAS, Calif. , April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced that the company will review third quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 3 p....

22 days ago - PRNewsWire

Semi stocks will continue to bifurcate in performance, says James Cakmak

James Cakmak, Clockwise Capital Partner, discusses the recent run-up in semiconductor stocks.

4 weeks ago - CNBC Television

KLA Announces Upcoming Investor Webcast

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced the webcast for an upcoming investor conference: Monday, March 4, 2024 - Morgan Stanley Technology, Media...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

KLA Declares Regular Cash Dividend

MILPITAS, Calif. , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.45 per share on its common stock, payable on March ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

15 semiconductor companies that have followed Nvidia's lead by showing pricing power and improved efficiency

When thinking about an industry group in the stock market, you can look ahead at sales and profit estimates, or you can look back to see which companies have been faring best by common measures.

3 months ago - Market Watch

KLA Corporation Stock Falls from an All-Time High on Weak Guidance

Shares of KLA Corporation (KLAC) tumbled as the semiconductor equipment maker's current quarter outlook was lower than expected on “challenging” market conditions.

3 months ago - Investopedia

KLA shares drop following second-quarter profit miss

Shares of KLA on declined 5.9% to $604 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company posted a profit miss in its fiscal second quarter amid weaker demand levels.

3 months ago - Market Watch

KLA forecasts third quarter revenue below estimates on weak demand

Chipmaking tools manufacturer KLA Corp forecast third-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, signaling sluggish demand in the electronics segment.

3 months ago - Reuters

KLA Corporation Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results

Total revenues were $2.49 billion, above the midpoint of the guidance range of $2.45 billion +/- $125 million; GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA was $4.28. Non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA ...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

KLA Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Date

MILPITAS, Calif. , Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced that the company will review second quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at 3 p.m...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

We've very bullish on semiconductors going into 2024, says BofA's Vivek Arya

Vivek Arya, Bank of America senior semiconductor analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the semiconductor industry, Micron's quarterly earnings results, industry outlook in 2024, and more...

4 months ago - CNBC Television

Final Trades: Cisco, Goldman Sachs and KLA Corp.

The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks: Cisco, Goldman Sachs and KLA Corp.

Other symbols: CSCOGS
4 months ago - CNBC Television

The nucleus of the economy is the semiconductor chip, says Virtus Investment's Joe Terranova

Joe Terranova, Virtus Investment Partners chief market strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to take on the growth versus value debate and offer his market outlook.

5 months ago - CNBC Television

Stocks This Week: Buy Microsoft And KLA Corporation

The yearend market rally is led by the large-cap tech stocks. Here are a pair of leaders that will likely lead the fourth quarter charge.

Other symbols: MSFT
5 months ago - Forbes

The Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy

Semiconductor stocks are on the mend after a rough stretch and all the drivers remain in place for continued success going forward.

Other symbols: KLICMRVLNVDASITM
5 months ago - Kiplinger

KLA Announces Upcoming Investor Webcasts

MILPITAS, Calif. , Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced webcasts for upcoming investor conferences: Tue.

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

KLA Corporation Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results

Total revenues were $2.40 billion, at the upper end of the guidance range of $2.35 billion +/- $125 million; GAAP and non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA was $5.41 and $5.74, respectively, each f...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

Among the S&P 500, these 20 companies have made the best use of investors' money

There is no easy way to select individual stocks. Measures of financial quality can highlight companies that are worth a closer look, but a decision to commit money must also take into consideration b...

6 months ago - Market Watch

U.S. curbs export of more A.I. chips to China: The companies that could be impacted

CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news.

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6 months ago - CNBC Television

KLA Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Date

MILPITAS, Calif. , Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced that the company will review first quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at 2 p.m...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire

These 20 growth stocks are worth considering on a pullback, says Citi

Citi has released a list of 20 large-cap growth stocks that it says present opportunities in the event of a pullback.

7 months ago - Market Watch

Semiconductor companies are in denial about this sea-change with their biggest customers

The world is experiencing a multi-trillion-dollar shift in the semiconductor industry. The semiconductor revolution (which I have discussed for years) has enabled much of the technological progress we...

7 months ago - Market Watch

2 Charts That Show Semiconductor Stocks Are Poised to Drop

The S&P Semiconductors Select Industry Index has topped both price-wise and on a relative basis. That bodes poorly for the sector.

7 months ago - Barrons