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KLA (KLAC)
NASDAQ:KLAC
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KLAC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$542.41 - $896.32
Previous Close$622.18
Volume2.65M
Average Volume (3M)1.12M
Market Cap
$83.22B
Enterprise Value$85.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.63B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.4
Beta1.83
Next Earnings
Jan 23, 2025EPS Estimate
$7.76Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 18, 2024Dividend Yield0.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.90
Shares Outstanding133,759,778
10 Day Avg. Volume1,095,029
30 Day Avg. Volume1,119,308
Standard Deviation0.09
R-Squared0.52
Alpha0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)23.38
Price to Sales (P/S)8.23
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)21.20
P/FCF Ratio22.60
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.31
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$799.29Price Target Upside27.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
KLA News
PremiumCompany Announcements
KLA Maintains Guidance Amid New U.S. Export RulesBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceKLAC reported C3Q24 revenue up 11% QoQ, which represents the largest sequential growth since C4Q21.
Growth PotentialTrends in the semiconductor industry, such as increasing digitization and significant investments by major players like TSMC and Samsung, are likely to boost the demand for KLAC.
Market PositionKLAC dominates the semiconductor metrology/inspection sector with revenues approximately 4 times greater than its nearest competitors.
Bears Say
Geopolitical RiskSlowdown in demand for consumer electronics and geopolitical risk could pose a threat to KLAC, with significant revenue exposure from China and Taiwan.
Market ExposureKLAC could be at risk with revenue exposure of 27% from China and 24% from Taiwan, considering the slowdown in demand for consumer electronics and geopolitical risk.
Revenue DeclineKLA management cut 2025 China revenue by $500MM +/- $100MM and now see their China revenue declining by 20%+ YoY in 2025.
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Ownership Overview
0.21% Insiders
28.84% Mutual Funds
24.63% Other Institutional Investors
19.33% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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KLAC FAQ
What was KLA’s price range in the past 12 months?
KLA lowest stock price was $542.41 and its highest was $896.32 in the past 12 months.
What is KLA’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is KLA’s upcoming earnings report date?
KLA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 23, 2025 which is in 33 days.
How were KLA’s earnings last quarter?
KLA released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2024. The company reported $7.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.045 by $0.285.
Is KLA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KLA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does KLA pay dividends?
KLA pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.92%. See more information on KLA dividends here
What is KLA’s EPS estimate?
KLA’s EPS estimate is $7.76.
How many shares outstanding does KLA have?
KLA has 133,759,780 shares outstanding.
What happened to KLA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KLA reported an EPS of $7.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $7.045. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.696%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KLA?
Among the largest hedge funds holding KLA’s share is PRIMECAP Management Co. It holds KLA’s shares valued at 4B.
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KLA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$799.29 (27.00% Upside)
$799.29 (27.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLAC Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 115.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
90.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
KLA
KLA Corp. is a California-based company, which is engaged in the supply of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nano-electronics industries. Its products include manufactured chips, reticle, packaging, surface profilers, nanochemical testers, compound semiconductors and wafer processing solutions.
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KLAC Company Deck
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KLAC Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected strong financial performance and growth outlook, driven by leading-edge technology investments and robust service business growth. Challenges include gross margin pressure and potential headwinds in the China market. Despite these issues, the company's strategic position and market demand remain strong.Read More>---
KLAC Revenue Breakdown
44.16% Wafer Inspection
23.74% Services
20.94% Patterning
4.80% Specialty Semiconductor Process
6.36% Other
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KLAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$799.29
▲(27.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KLAC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/21 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+26.80%
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