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)74.00
Market Cap
€192.21B
Enterprise Value€397.99K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€4.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€6.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)48.0
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.68
Shares Outstanding1,306,546,800
10 Day Avg. Volume122
30 Day Avg. Volume74
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
€210.68Price Target Upside36.10% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)4.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)€15.58B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Services GrowthThe large contract-based services base gives KLA recurring revenue tied to its installed tools, reducing reliance on new equipment orders alone. Strong growth and higher tool utilization can support durable cash generation and help stabilize results through semiconductor capital-spending cycles.
High Margins And Cash GenerationHigh gross and operating margins indicate differentiated process-control economics and meaningful operating leverage. Strong free cash flow provides resources for research, capacity, shareholder returns, and balance-sheet management, supporting resilience as demand shifts across semiconductor cycles.
Advanced Packaging ExpansionAdvanced packaging is a structural growth opportunity that increases inspection and measurement needs as chip architectures become more complex. KLA’s rapidly expanding revenue in this area broadens its exposure beyond conventional wafer-fabrication demand and supports future mix improvement.
Bears Say
Memory Pricing HeadwindsMemory-related pricing and procurement pressure can weigh on profitability while customers face weaker economics and adjust spending priorities. Management expects the issue may continue into 2027, making margin recovery dependent on normalization and the effectiveness of offsetting actions.
China Market Access ConstraintsRestricted access to some Chinese fabs directly limits KLA’s addressable opportunities and can reduce share in an important semiconductor manufacturing market. Domestic competition adds a lasting strategic challenge, even though KLA identifies its technology and service footprint as a moat.
Long Lead-Time Supply ConstraintsExtended component lead times can prevent KLA from converting customer demand into shipments, delaying revenue and weakening near-term operating efficiency. The risk is more durable than a single-quarter disruption because some products require 18–24 months of lead time.
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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 €192.21B.
When is KLA’s upcoming earnings report date?
KLA’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were KLA’s earnings last quarter?
KLA released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported €0.908 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.869 by €0.039.
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 1.02.
How many shares outstanding does KLA have?
KLA has 1,306,546,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to KLA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KLA reported an EPS of €0.908 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.869. 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:
€210.68 (36.10% Upside)
€210.68 (36.10% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
IT:1KLAC Sentiment 79%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 60%
Bearish news 40%
Bearish news 40%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
71.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.48%
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
€210.68
▲(36.10% Upside)