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KLAC
$195.57
▼ DOWN 0.58% (-1.15)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$257.23 B
52w High$307.37
52w Low$98.10
Dividend Yield0.42%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E52.01
Volume5.29M
Shares Out.1.31B
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Richard Wallace
COMPENSATION 2026
Salary$1,285,385
Stock Awards$23,473,887
Incentive Plan Pay$5,132,789
All Other Comp.$62,415
Total$29,954,476
ABOUT
SECTOR
Technology
WENT PUBLIC
October 8, 1980
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
IPO
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
17,100
PRICE TARGET
Target High$325.00
Target Low$180.00
Target Median$220.00
Target Consensus$223.88
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateOct 28, 2026
DayWednesday
Rev. Est.$4.04B
OCT
28
WED
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Forward | 10:1 |
| 2000-01-19 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1995-10-02 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1984-12-17 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1983-12-09 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1983-01-10 | Forward | 2:1 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
1,380
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
31.76%
HOLDERS
2,897
TOP 8 OF 2,897 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$195.57 ▼ DOWN 0.58% (−$1.15)About KLA Corporation
https://www.kla.com ↗KLA Corporation provides process control, inspection, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor, PCB, display, and electronics industries worldwide.
INDUSTRY
Semiconductors
A PRODUCT KLA CORPORATION IS KNOWN FOR
39xx/29xx Broadband Plasma (BBP) Wafer Inspection Systems
The company offers flagship wafer defect inspection systems using broadband plasma illumination and advanced optics to detect critical defects, ensuring high yields and enabling continued semiconductor technology scaling.
KLA in 2025
SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE
EARNINGS · JULY 31, 2025
KLA's 2025 Earnings Showcase Dominance in AI Chip Market, Fueling Massive Stock Surge
Throughout 2025, KLA Corporation consistently reported record-breaking financial results, culminating in its fiscal full-year announcement on July 31, 2025. The company significantly capitalized on the booming artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing markets, leading to soaring demand for its process control and advanced packaging solutions. This exceptional performance drove a nearly 100% increase in stock price over the year, widespread analyst upgrades, and cemented its critical role in the semiconductor ecosystem.
TECHNOLOGY · THROUGHOUT 2025 · IN PROGRESS
KLA Accelerates Focus on Advanced Packaging to Capitalize on AI Supercycle, Targeting Over $925 Million in 2025 Revenue
In 2025, KLA Corporation intensified its strategic focus on the advanced packaging market, a critical enabler for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. The company is capitalizing on the growing demand for complex chip integration by significantly investing in R&D for AI-augmented inspection tools and projecting advanced packaging revenues to surge by approximately 70% year-over-year.
Latest News
EARLIER COVERAGE
MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB Boosts Holdings in KLA Corporation $KLAC
MassMutual Private Wealth and Trust FSB grew its stake in shares of KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) by 62.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,958 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after acquiring an additional 4,203
3 AI Winners, 3 Very Different Paths to Higher Margins
Pricing power is often thrown around as a blanket argument for owning certain stocks, but it's important to understand where it comes from and what can put it at risk. The AI buildout has created a wave of new business for semiconductor companies, and bottlenecks in crucial components and energy have altered some formerly predictable price cycles.
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.
RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: B
Discounted Cash Flow3
Return On Equity5
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings1
Price To Book1
Overall Score3
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
BUY 6
OVERWEIGHT 5
NEUTRAL 3
OUTPERFORM 3
HOLD 1
SECTOR PERFORM 1
19 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
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TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
Michael A. Rulli
Purchase
2026-07-01
Michael Rulli
Purchase
2026-07-01
Elizabeth Fletcher
Sale
2026-04-08
Elizabeth Pannill Fletcher
Sale
2026-04-08
INSIDER TRADES
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OFFICER: PRESIDENT AND CEO
WALLACE RICHARD P
Sale · 72.0K shares
2026-09-15
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OFFICER: EVP, KLA GLOBAL SERVICES
Lorig Brian
Sale · 59.6K shares
2026-08-13
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OFFICER: EVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Higgins Bren D.
Sale · 31.5K shares
2026-08-12
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OFFICER: PRESIDENT AND CEO
WALLACE RICHARD P
Sale · 87.6K shares
2026-08-11