Price
$198.11-13.69%Social Signal Score
Analyst Ratings
44 analystsRevenue
$3.66B+387.24%Analyst Estimates
Consensus estimates, not results. Via Financial Modeling Prep.
Company Profile
- CEO
- Richard Wallace
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Employees
- 17,100
- Beta
- 1.44
- Country
- US
- Piotroski score
- 6 / 9 (Middling)
- Altman Z-score
- 16.60
Financials
Revenue
$3.66B+387.2%Net Income
$1.36B+665.3%EBITDA
$1.20B+347.1%Free Cash Flow
$817.14M+411.1%EPS (diluted)
$1.04+820.4%Shares Outstanding (diluted)
1.32B-16.0%Operating Expenses
$690.50MCash & Debt
$4.90BReturn of Capital
$876.33MRevenue by Segment (annual)
$13.58BDividend per Share
$0.23Quote
Valuation & Ratios
Returns & Efficiency
Revenue & Net Income (Annual)
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13.58B | $4.83B | $3.68 |
| 2025 | $12.16B | $4.06B | $3.05 |
| 2024 | $9.81B | $2.76B | $2.04 |
| 2023 | $10.50B | $3.39B | $2.43 |
| 2022 | $9.21B | $3.32B | $2.21 |
| 2021 | $6.92B | $2.08B | $1.35 |
| 2020 | $5.81B | $1.22B | $0.78 |
| 2019 | $4.57B | $1.18B | $0.75 |
| 2018 | $4.04B | $802.26M | $0.51 |
| 2017 | $3.48B | $926.08M | $0.59 |
| 2016 | $2.98B | $704.42M | $0.45 |
| 2015 | $2.81B | $366.16M | $0.23 |
| 2014 | $2.93B | $582.75M | $0.35 |
| 2013 | $2.84B | $543.15M | $0.33 |
Valuation
Project earnings forward and see what return today's price implies.
Seeded from KLAC's reported EPS growth of 20.5% a year over 13 years.
- EPS in 5 years
- $9.36
- Implied price
- $168.44
- Return from $206.89
- -4.0% a year
To earn 15.0% a year on these assumptions you'd need to buy at $83.75 — -59.5% below today's price.
How sensitive is that answer?
Annual return across nearby assumptions. If the result is only attractive in one corner, that is the finding.
| growth \ P/E | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5% | -18.8% | -15.1% | -12.0% | -9.2% | -6.8% |
| 15.5% | -15.2% | -11.3% | -8.0% | -5.1% | -2.6% |
| 20.5% | -11.5% | -7.5% | -4.0% | -1.0% | 1.7% |
| 25.5% | -7.8% | -3.6% | -0.0% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| 30.5% | -4.2% | 0.2% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 10.1% |
This is arithmetic on assumptions you chose, not a forecast or a recommendation. It ignores dividends, buybacks, share issuance and debt, and it assumes a company still earning money in 5 years. Change any input and the answer changes a lot — that sensitivity is the honest result, not a flaw in the model.
Signal Score (90d)
50-9.09%Social Signal Score
Mentions (33)
- Newszacks.com·4d ago·Neutral
KLA (KLAC) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing In the most recent trading session, KLA (KLAC) closed at $200.31, indicating a +2.76% shift from the previous trading day.
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·6d ago·Neutral
KLAC's Backlog Surges on AI Demand: Can It Outpace AMAT & ASML? KLA Corp.'s $12.57B backlog, AI-led chip spending and advanced-packaging growth bolster revenue visibility as competition with AMAT and ASML intensifies.
View source ↗ - Newsseekingalpha.com·7d ago·Positive
KLA: This Window Of Opportunity Won't Last Forever KLA is reiterated as a buy, with valuation pullback presenting an attractive entry amid robust long-term growth prospects. The company targets $26B in revenue by 2030, outpacing industry CAGR, with stable gross margin and improving operating leverage. Capital returns are set to exceed 90% of FCF by 2030, enhancing shareholder value through increased dividends and buybacks.
View source ↗ - News (RSS)investing·10d ago·Neutral
Wafer fabrication equipment outlook: AMAT, LRCX, and KLAC in a structural upcycle
View source ↗ - Newsfool.com·16d ago·Neutral
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Aehr Test Systems vs. KLA Corporation Aehr Test Systems provides specialized stress-testing equipment for the high-growth silicon carbide and artificial intelligence memory markets. KLA holds a dominant position in the semiconductor inspection and metrology market with robust profitability and multi-billion dollar cash flow.
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·17d ago·Positive
KLAC Gains From AI Infrastructure: Can It Outpace AMAT & ASML? KLA Corporation's AI-driven process-control demand is rising with 2nm, EUV, HBM and advanced packaging investments as rivals intensify competition.
View source ↗ - News247wallst.com·17d ago·Positive
Lam Research Climbs 5% as Chip Equipment Names Outrun the Sector; Applied Materials Rises 4%, KLA Corp. Gains 3% Chip equipment stocks are pulling ahead of the broader semiconductor group in Friday morning trading, with buying concentrated in the tools layer rather than across chip designers and foundries.
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·20d ago·Positive
Astera Labs vs. KLA: Which Semiconductor Stock Has More Upside? ALAB appears to offer more upside than KLAC, backed by stronger earnings growth, bigger surprises, and rapid PCIe 6 adoption.
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·20d ago·Positive
KLA Stock Jumps 40% Year to Date: 4 Reasons You Should Still Buy It KLAC's AI-driven process-control demand, advanced-packaging growth, robust backlog and strong capital returns support further upside despite margin pressure.
View source ↗ - News (RSS)seekingalpha·24d ago·Positive
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·24d ago·Neutral
Why KLA (KLAC) Outpaced the Stock Market Today In the latest trading session, KLA (KLAC) closed at $180.64, marking a +1.95% move from the previous day.
View source ↗ - Newsseekingalpha.com·24d ago·Positive
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·25d ago·Negative
KLA (KLAC) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know In the closing of the recent trading day, KLA (KLAC) stood at $177.18, denoting a -3.13% move from the preceding trading day.
View source ↗ - Newsseekingalpha.com·26d ago·Positive
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript
View source ↗ - Newsseekingalpha.com·27d ago·Positive
KLA Corporation Is A Buy The Dip Opportunity (Technical Analysis) KLA Corporation exhibits a bullish trend, with price action showing higher highs and recapturing its 30-week EMA. KLAC's fundamentals are robust, with FY 2027 and FY 2028 revenue and EPS estimates projecting 33%-57% and 44%-77% growth, respectively. Management targets doubling revenues and a 123% EPS increase by FY 2030, supported by strong cash flow, buybacks, and consistent dividend hikes.
View source ↗ - News (RSS)investing·31d ago·Neutral
Tesla, KLAC among market cap stock movers on Friday
View source ↗ - News (RSS)yahoo·32d ago·Positive
Jim Cramer Explains Why He Recommends Buying KLA (KLAC) Stock in Small Doses
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·39d ago·Positive
KLAC vs. SNDK: Which Semiconductor Stock is a Better Buy Now? Sandisk has the edge as AI-driven demand, pricing strength, supply constraints and multiyear deals fuel stronger near-term growth.
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·39d ago·Neutral
KLA (KLAC) Up 8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue? KLA (KLAC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·39d ago·Positive
Wall Street Analysts Think KLA (KLAC) Could Surge 29.36%: Read This Before Placing a Bet The mean of analysts' price targets for KLA (KLAC) points to a 29.4% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
View source ↗ - Newsseekingalpha.com·40d ago·Neutral
KLA: The AI Yield Bottleneck Is Becoming More Valuable KLA is uniquely positioned to benefit from rising chip complexity, driving demand for advanced inspection and process control solutions. KLAC's embedded workflows, dominant market share, and expanding packaging/service revenues reinforce its technological moat and recurring revenue base. I model fiscal 2027 revenue at $16.3B, gross margin at 62.2%, and EPS at $4.75, with growth driven by AI, packaging, and service expansion.
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·40d ago·Positive
KLA Gains From Advanced Packaging: Can it Outpace ONTO & AMAT? KLAC's advanced packaging growth is accelerating as AI, HPC and hybrid bonding drive demand, but Onto and Applied Materials are intensifying competition.
View source ↗ - Newsseekingalpha.com·41d ago·Neutral
KLA Corporation: Buy The 2027+ Double Tailwind KLA Corporation is rated 'Buy' after a sharp selloff, with fundamentals and 2027 outlook improving despite high market expectations. KLAC delivered record Q4 revenue of $3.66B (+15.2% Y/Y) and strong free cash flow, supporting robust buybacks and dividend growth. Management projects 2027 as an inflection year, driven by 1D DRAM/1.4nm process intensity and easing memory cost headwinds.
View source ↗ - News247wallst.com·43d ago·Negative
KLA Corporation: See What Wall Street Sees At $183.99, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC | KLAC Price Prediction) looks compelling at current levels.
View source ↗ - Newsbusinesswire.com·47d ago·Neutral
Qnity Accelerates Advanced Node Materials Innovation with Next-Generation KLA Inspection Capabilities MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qnity Electronics, Inc. (“Qnity”) (NYSE: Q), a premier technology solutions leader across the semiconductor value chain, today announced the installation of a Surfscan® SP7XP unpatterned wafer defect inspection system from KLA as part of its ongoing investment in advanced semiconductor materials innovation. The system enhances Qnity's ability to develop and m
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·47d ago·Neutral
Is KLA (KLAC) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic? Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
View source ↗ - News247wallst.com·50d ago·Negative
KLA Corporation Had a Tough Month: 60% Returns Will Come According to This Wall Street Stalwart KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC | KLAC Price Prediction) currently trades at $203.72, while Cantor Fitzgerald's Street-high target of $325 implies roughly 60% upside from here.
View source ↗ - Newsseekingalpha.com·52d ago·Positive
After A Punishing July, KLA Stock Is Now A Buy (Rating Upgrade) KLA Corporation is upgraded to a buy as robust semiconductor demand and strong Q1 guidance outweigh recent margin contraction. Q4 revenue grew 15% YoY but gross margin declined as a signal of potential costs pressures. Q1 FY2027 guidance projects 25% revenue growth and stable gross margin, signaling accelerating business momentum and improved profitability.
View source ↗ - News247wallst.com·53d ago·Negative
Applied Materials is Down 6% Premarket. Will It Drag Down Lam Research, KLA, and Other Semi Equipment Stocks? Shares of Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT | AMAT Price Prediction) are down 5.7% in premarket trading Friday after the company posted record fiscal Q3 results but guided fourth quarter revenue and margins that failed to clear an elevated bar.
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·53d ago·Positive
KLA Drops 9% in a Month: Should You Buy the Stock on the Dip? KLAC's 9.3% monthly drop highlights near-term margin and supply risks, even as AI demand, HBM and advanced packaging support its long-term growth outlook.
View source ↗ - Newszacks.com·53d ago·Positive
MG vs. KLAC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now? Investors interested in Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks are likely familiar with Mistras (MG) and KLA (KLAC). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
View source ↗ - 4chan /biz/biz·54d ago·Neutral
BE KLAC AMAT CDE
View source ↗ - News247wallst.com·59d ago·Neutral
KLA Corporation Has Had a Rough Month: A Wall Street Pro Sees 70% Upside Because of It KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC | KLAC Price Prediction) trades at $195.78 against a consensus 12-month analyst target of $230.85, implying roughly 17.9% of upside.
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Earnings
Wed, Oct 28(in 3 weeks)
Consensus estimate $1.18 per share
Typical surprise +3.7% (median, so one quarter with a near-zero estimate can't distort it)
- Tue, Jul 28$1.05 vs $1.00beat
- Wed, Apr 29$0.94 vs $0.92beat
- Thu, Jan 29$0.89 vs $0.88beat
- Wed, Oct 29$0.88 vs $0.86beat
- Thu, Jul 31$0.94 vs $0.85beat
- Wed, Apr 30$0.84 vs $0.81beat
Estimates and results for KLAC via Financial Modeling Prep. Beating consensus says the company cleared the bar analysts set, not that the business grew.
Insider trading
Open-market buys and sells by KLAC officers and directors.
- Bought
- —
- Sold
- $112.3m
0 trades
22 trades
- Wallace Richard Psold
- Lorig Briansold
- Higgins Bren D.sold
- Khan Ahmad A.sold
- Wallace Richard Psold
- Kirloskar Virendra Asold
- Wilkinson Mary Bethsold
- Wilkinson Mary Bethsold
78 further Form 4 entries are share awards, option exercises or shares withheld for tax. Those are compensation, not trades, so they are excluded above. Buying is the stronger signal: an insider spends their own money for one reason. Selling has many innocent explanations — tax, diversifying, a house — so it says far less than it appears to. Via SEC filings.
Congress trades
- Michael A. Rullihouse · disclosed Aug 10, 2026 (40d later)Buy$1,001 - $15,000
- Alan Armstrongsenate · disclosed Jul 21, 2026 (116d later)Buy$1,001 - $15,000
- Elizabeth Pannill Fletcherhouse · disclosed May 1, 2026 (23d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- Val Hoylehouse · OR04 · disclosed Oct 10, 2025 (17d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- Val Hoylehouse · OR04 · disclosed Sep 12, 2025 (46d later)Buy$1,001 - $15,000
- Val Hoylehouse · OR04 · disclosed Sep 12, 2025 (318d later)Buy$1,001 - $15,000
- Val Hoylehouse · OR04 · disclosed Sep 12, 2025 (136d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- William R. Keatinghouse · MA09 · disclosed Feb 25, 2025 (32d later)Buy$1,001 - $15,000
- Gilbert Ray Cisneroshouse · CA31 · disclosed Feb 12, 2025 (30d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- John Jameshouse · MI10 · disclosed Sep 6, 2024 (2d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- John Jameshouse · MI10 · disclosed Sep 2, 2024 (68d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- John Jameshouse · MI10 · disclosed Sep 2, 2024 (297d later)Buy$1,001 - $15,000
- Thomas Hawley Tubervillesenate · AL · disclosed Jun 14, 2024 (42d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- Ro Khannahouse · CA17 · disclosed Feb 5, 2024 (26d later)Buy$1,001 - $15,000
- John R. Curtishouse · UT03 · disclosed Dec 15, 2023 (11d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- Ro Khannahouse · CA17 · disclosed Nov 8, 2023 (29d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- Markwayne Mullinsenate · OK · disclosed Oct 12, 2023 (29d later)Buy$50,001 - $100,000
- Lois Frankelhouse · FL22 · disclosed Oct 10, 2023 (32d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
- Ro Khannahouse · CA17 · disclosed Jun 12, 2023 (20d later)Buy$1,001 - $15,000
- Zoe Lofgrenhouse · CA18 · disclosed Jun 6, 2023 (11d later)Sell$1,001 - $15,000
Self-reported filings, amounts as brackets. Via Senate/House disclosures.