1KLAC Stock Chart & Stats
€154.80
-€5.14(-2.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€154.80
-€5.14(-2.98%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€18.00 - €263.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume83.00
Average Volume (3M)99.00
Market Cap
€187.93B
Enterprise Value€397.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€4.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€6.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.4
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.68
Shares Outstanding1,305,006,500
10 Day Avg. Volume85
30 Day Avg. Volume99
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.99
Price to Book (P/B)62.32
Price to Sales (P/S)29.14
P/FCF Ratio105.04
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€213.68Price Target Upside38.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)4.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)€16.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Services GrowthStrong contract-based services growth adds recurring revenue to KLA’s equipment business and makes the installed base more valuable. Higher tool utilization can support sustained service demand, improving revenue visibility and resilience across semiconductor capital-spending cycles.
Advanced Packaging ExpansionRapid advanced-packaging growth gives KLA a structural expansion opportunity beyond traditional wafer-fabrication demand. Increasing process complexity and inspection needs can deepen customer reliance on KLA tools and support growth as packaging architectures evolve.
High Profitability And Cash GenerationHigh margins and substantial free cash flow demonstrate strong earnings quality and operating leverage. This financial profile supports continued investment in technology and capacity while preserving flexibility for shareholder returns and resilience through industry cycles.
Bears Say
China Market Access ConstraintsRestrictions on shipments to certain Chinese fabs directly limit KLA’s addressable opportunities in an important semiconductor market. Elevated local competition may also make displaced demand harder to recover, constraining market share and regional growth over the medium term.
Memory Cost And Pricing PressureMemory-related pricing and procurement pressure is already reducing gross margin and may persist into 2027 before normalizing. Continued exposure could limit earnings leverage and make profitability more sensitive to memory customers’ investment conditions.
Long Lead-Time Supply ConstraintsExtended lead times and component shortages can prevent KLA from converting demand into shipments when customers are ready to invest. Persistent constraints may delay revenue realization, limit operating efficiency, and make execution dependent on capacity and material availability.
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1KLAC FAQ
What was KLA’s price range in the past 12 months?
KLA lowest stock price was €18.00 and its highest was €263.00 in the past 12 months.
What is KLA’s market cap?
KLA’s market cap is €187.93B.
When is KLA’s upcoming earnings report date?
KLA’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 5 days.
How were KLA’s earnings last quarter?
KLA released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported €0.937 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.897 by €0.04.
Is KLA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KLA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does KLA pay dividends?
KLA does not currently pay dividends.
What is KLA’s EPS estimate?
KLA’s EPS estimate is 1.06.
How many shares outstanding does KLA have?
KLA has 1,305,006,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to KLA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KLA reported an EPS of €0.937 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.897. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.107%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KLA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IT:1KLAC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
KLA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€213.68 (38.04% Upside)
€213.68 (38.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IT:1KLAC Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 25%
Bearish news 75%
Bearish news 75%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
85.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
KLA
KLA Corporation specializes in creating, manufacturing, and distributing advanced solutions vital for process control, process optimization, and yield enhancement throughout the global semiconductor and broader electronics industries. The company organizes its business into four main segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, PCB, Display and Component Inspection, and an 'Other' category. For integrated circuit (IC) fabrication, KLA offers a comprehensive range of products. These include systems for wafer inspection, review, and metrology; defect inspection and metrology for both wafers/substrates and reticles; chemical and materials quality analysis tools; and real-time process management and wafer handling diagnostics essential for IC and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) production. Furthermore, the company develops software for live process control, defect excursion identification, process corrections, and defect classification. KLA also supplies refurbished and remanufactured equipment. Beyond IC manufacturing, KLA supports specialty semiconductor production. This includes benchtop metrology, surface characterization, and electrical property measurement services suitable for general-purpose and laboratory use. They also provide technologies and solutions for etching, plasma dicing, deposition, and various other wafer processing tasks within the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors. Within the printed circuit board (PCB) market, KLA delivers solutions such as direct imaging, inspection, optical shaping, additive printing, and computer-aided manufacturing and engineering. For the display industry, their offerings encompass inspection and electrical testing systems to pinpoint and categorize defects, as well as equipment for defect repair. KLA also supplies inspection and metrology systems designed to improve quality control and yield in both advanced and conventional semiconductor packaging markets. Established in 1975, the company was initially known as KLA-Tencor Corporation before rebranding as KLA Corporation in July 2019. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Milpitas, California.
1KLAC Company Deck
1KLAC Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial picture: revenue and EPS beat expectations, robust market-share gains (especially in advanced packaging and process control), sizable capital returns, and upgraded long-term growth targets. Notable near-term headwinds include memory-related gross margin pressure (DRAM-related component costs and tariffs), some supply-chain scaling constraints in the first half, and elevated operating expenses. Management nevertheless expressed confidence in backlog visibility, 2026–2027 industry momentum, and the company’s ability to scale resources to meet demand.View all IT:1KLAC earnings summaries1KLAC Revenue Breakdown
48.83% Wafer Inspection
19.93% Patterning
3.70% Specialty Semiconductor Process
3.39% PCB, Display and Component Inspection
23.02% Services
1.13% Other
1KLAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€213.68
▲(38.04% Upside)