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KLAC
$2134.04-5.33 (-0.25%)
Market OpenUpdated 1:27 PM EDT
KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide.
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The Narrative
KLA Corporation in the Technology sector is trading at $2,134.04 with a market capitalization of $255.7B. Wall Street consensus targets $1,869.28 (29 analysts), implying a -12.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $2,304.41, remaining 53.2% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -12.4% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.42B↑ | $3.30B↑ | $3.21B↑ | $3.17B↑ | $3.06B |
| Gross Profit | $2.09B↑ | $2.03B↑ | $1.97B | $1.97B↑ | $1.89B |
| Operating Income | $1.41B↑ | $1.36B↑ | $1.34B↓ | $1.35B↑ | $1.30B |
| Net Income | $1.20B↑ | $1.15B↑ | $1.12B↓ | $1.20B↑ | $1.09B |
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Fundamentals
KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. The company operates through thr...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$255.66B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
55.55
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.50
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.27%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
80.11%
Volume
Today's trading volume
908,755
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