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KLA

KLAC

Market cap $257B

196.83 USD

-0.63

0.32%

At close Updated Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

196.84

+0.01

0.01%

1 day

-0.32%

5 days

0.07%

1 month

4.15%

3 months

-9.07%

6 months

27.08%

Year to date

54.44%

1 year

81.46%

5 years

496.27%

10 years

2,607.43%

About: KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.

Employees: 17,200

Technology Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

News

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 62.9%

Neutral 27.6%

Negative 9.5%

Zacks Investment Research

All You Need to Know About KLA (KLAC) Rating Upgrade to Buy

KLA (KLAC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

All You Need to Know About KLA (KLAC) Rating Upgrade to Buy

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3 Chip Stocks Set for an Earnings Boost, and 3 to Avoid

Semiconductors Winners And Losers At The Start Of Q4 2026

Q2 2026 gave rise to the possibility of a blow-off top, and Q3 2026 strengthened that possibility, but it is too early to declare the bull market is over. Q3 2026 was not a good one for semis, but there are several reasons why it is premature to use it to draw conclusions as they pertain to upcoming quarters. Semis benefit from AI, but there are increasing signs leading to AI companies being under increased financial pressure, although there are potential remedies available.

Semiconductors Winners And Losers At The Start Of Q4 2026

3 AI Winners, 3 Very Different Paths to Higher Margins

Pricing power is often thrown around as a blanket argument for owning certain stocks, but it's important to understand where it comes from and what can put it at risk. The AI buildout has created a wave of new business for semiconductor companies, and bottlenecks in crucial components and energy have altered some formerly predictable price cycles.

3 AI Winners, 3 Very Different Paths to Higher Margins

Zacks Investment Research

KLA (KLAC) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

In the most recent trading session, KLA (KLAC) closed at $200.31, indicating a +2.76% shift from the previous trading day.

KLA (KLAC) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

Top 25 High-Growth Dividend Stocks For October 2026

The October 2026 Top 25 High-Growth Dividend Stocks list targets quality companies trading 31% below intrinsic value, with a projected 22.53% annual return. The list's average starting dividend yield is 1.51%, and the companies have grown dividends at 18.81% annually over five years. Stocks are categorized into Deep Value, Growth At A Price, and Balanced Opportunities, supporting diverse investment strategies based on valuation and growth.

Top 25 High-Growth Dividend Stocks For October 2026

Zacks Investment Research

KLAC's Backlog Surges on AI Demand: Can It Outpace AMAT & ASML?

KLA Corp.'s $12.57B backlog, AI-led chip spending and advanced-packaging growth bolster revenue visibility as competition with AMAT and ASML intensifies.

KLAC's Backlog Surges on AI Demand: Can It Outpace AMAT & ASML?

Schaeffers Research

Semiconductor Stock Pops on U.S. Army Contract

Shares of Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) were surging premarket, though the stock has since pared gains, last seen up 2% to trade at $11.96, after the company was selected to produce chips for the U.S. Army's ALATTIS (Accelerated, Large-Area, 10 kV SiC IGBT) program.

Semiconductor Stock Pops on U.S. Army Contract

KLA: This Window Of Opportunity Won't Last Forever

KLA is reiterated as a buy, with valuation pullback presenting an attractive entry amid robust long-term growth prospects. The company targets $26B in revenue by 2030, outpacing industry CAGR, with stable gross margin and improving operating leverage. Capital returns are set to exceed 90% of FCF by 2030, enhancing shareholder value through increased dividends and buybacks.

KLA: This Window Of Opportunity Won't Last Forever

EXCLUSIVE: Beyond Nvidia: Why Jensen Investment's Allen Bond Favors Broadcom, KLAC, Amphenol

The AI trade has become a race to find the next NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) , but Jensen Investment Management's Allen Bond sees another way to play the boom: own the companies that benefit regardless of which AI model wins.

EXCLUSIVE: Beyond Nvidia: Why Jensen Investment's Allen Bond Favors Broadcom, KLAC, Amphenol

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