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KLA (KLAC)
NASDAQ:KLAC
KLAC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$551.33 - $896.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume187.13K
Average Volume (3M)1.33M
Market Cap
$87.27B
Enterprise Value$86.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$543.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$745.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta1.86
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2025EPS Estimate
8.07Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 24, 2025Dividend Yield0.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)23.78
Shares Outstanding132,886,750
10 Day Avg. Volume1,905,041
30 Day Avg. Volume1,326,302
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.33
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)8.66
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)27.60
P/FCF Ratio27.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$818.89Price Target Upside22.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings And ValuationThe target multiple for KLA has been increased from 21x to 24x, indicating a higher valuation premium compared to its peers.
Investor Event ImpactUpcoming Investor Day is anticipated to be a major catalyst, highlighting multiple growth drivers and potential for margin expansion.
Market Share GrowthKLA should continue to gain market share in process control due to its fundamental technology and data processing capabilities, deepening its competitive advantage.
Bears Say
Export RestrictionsChina restrictions pose a risk, with a $500 million impact expected from the export restrictions, leading to a projected 28% decline in 2025 China revenue.
Macroeconomic RisksMacroeconomic factors, including potential recession, could impact the semiconductor equipment market, with tariffs being a concern but not expected to significantly alter market share.
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Ownership Overview
0.21% Insiders
27.57% Mutual Funds
22.40% Other Institutional Investors
21.47% 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 $551.33 and its highest was $896.32 in the past 12 months.
What is KLA’s market cap?
KLA’s market cap is $87.27B.
When is KLA’s upcoming earnings report date?
KLA’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2025 which is in 17 days.
How were KLA’s earnings last quarter?
KLA released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported $8.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.755 by $0.445.
Is KLA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KLA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does KLA pay dividends?
KLA pays a Quarterly dividend of $6.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.96%. See more information on KLA dividends here
What is KLA’s EPS estimate?
KLA’s EPS estimate is 8.07.
How many shares outstanding does KLA have?
KLA has 132,886,750 shares outstanding.
What happened to KLA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KLA reported an EPS of $8.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $7.755. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.564%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KLA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KLAC
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KLA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$818.89 (22.18% Upside)
$818.89 (22.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLAC Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 102.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.48%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
96.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
KLA
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 four segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; PCB, Display and Component Inspection; and Other. The company offers integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing products that comprises wafer inspection and review, and metrology; wafer and substrate defect inspection and metrology; reticle defect inspection and metrology; chemical/materials quality analysis; in situ process management and wafer handling diagnostics for IC and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manufacturing; software products to provide run-time process control, defect excursion identification, process corrections, and defect classification; and refurbished and remanufactured products. It also provides specialty semiconductor manufacturing, benchtop metrology, surface characterization, and electrical property measurement services for general purpose/ lab applications; etch, plasma dicing, deposition, and other wafer processing technologies and solutions for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. In addition, the company offers direct imaging, inspection, optical shaping, additive printing, and computer-aided manufacturing and engineering solutions for the PCB market; inspection and electrical testing systems to identify and classify defects, as well as systems to repair defects for the display market; and inspection and metrology systems for quality control and yield improvement in advanced and traditional semiconductor packaging markets. The company was formerly known as KLA-Tencor Corporation and changed its name to KLA Corporation in July 2019. KLA Corporation was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California.
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KLAC Company Deck
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KLAC Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
KLA reported strong revenue growth, profitability, and cash flow for 2024, with notable achievements in advanced packaging and services. However, the company faces challenges due to U.S. export controls impacting China revenue and the completion of flat panel business shipments. Despite these challenges, KLA provided solid guidance for 2025, demonstrating resilience and market leadership.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
$818.89
▲(22.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KLAC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/22 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+25.18%
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