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KLA
KLAC

872.00 USD
-22.00
2.46%
At close Updated Aug 29, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
872.17
+0.17
0.02%
1 day
-2.46%
5 days
0.2%
1 month
-4.81%
3 months
12.67%
6 months
23.02%
Year to date
36.97%
1 year
9.58%
5 years
325.08%
10 years
1,640.17%
 

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: 15,200

Technology Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
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Funds holding %
of 7,446 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 11 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

118% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 220 | Existing positions closed: 101

56% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 32 [Q1] → 50 (+18) [Q2]

37% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $75.7B [Q1] → $104B (+$28.3B) [Q2]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,540 [Q1] → 1,624 (+84) [Q2]

3.86% more ownership

Funds ownership: 84.06% [Q1] → 87.92% (+3.86%) [Q2]

12% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 558 | Existing positions reduced: 636

32% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $533M | Put options by funds: $786M

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Research analyst outlook

11 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$750
-14% downside
Avg. target
$949
9% upside
High target
$1,070
23% upside

11 analyst ratings

6  positive
55%
5  neutral
45%
0  negative
0%
Citigroup
Atif Malik
21% upside
$1,060
Buy
Maintained
1 Aug 2025
Stifel
Brian Chin
5% upside
$922
Buy
Maintained
1 Aug 2025
JP Morgan
Harlan Sur
22% upside
$1,070
Overweight
Maintained
1 Aug 2025
Raymond James
Srini Pajjuri
8% upside
$950
Outperform
Reiterated
1 Aug 2025
Morgan Stanley
Shane Brett
6% upside
$928
Overweight
Maintained
1 Aug 2025
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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 15 articles about KLAC published over the past 30 days

Positive
Invezz
2 days ago
These two semiconductor stocks are direct beneficiaries of blockbuster Nvidia earnings
Nvidia Corp's (NASDAQ: NVDA) Q2 earnings reaffirmed its dominance in the AI infrastructure race, with adjusted earnings and revenue beating expectations and guidance pointing to continued growth above 50%. While data center revenue narrowly missed expectations, the semiconductor firm's bullish forecast and commentary on up to $4.
These two semiconductor stocks are direct beneficiaries of blockbuster Nvidia earnings
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
5 days ago
3 Likely AI Stock Splits You Don't Want to Miss Out on in 2025
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3 Likely AI Stock Splits You Don't Want to Miss Out on in 2025
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 days ago
5 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From Bloomberg's August Watch List
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5 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From Bloomberg's August Watch List
Negative
The Motley Fool
15 days ago
Why KLA Stock Dropped Today
KLA (KLAC -8.26%), one of a handful of large companies manufacturing equipment for the production of semiconductors, tumbled 8% through 2:40 p.m. ET Friday afternoon.
Why KLA Stock Dropped Today
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
17 days ago
Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Now
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Computer and Technology Stocks Now
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
19 days ago
Why KLA (KLAC) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
Review KLA's (KLAC) international revenue performance and how it affects the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street and the future prospects for the stock.
Why KLA (KLAC) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
Neutral
PRNewsWire
22 days ago
KLA Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MILPITAS, Calif. , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.90 per share on its common stock, payable on Sept.
KLA Declares Regular Cash Dividend
Positive
Seeking Alpha
24 days ago
Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For August 2025
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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For August 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
29 days ago
KLA Corporation Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
KLAC's fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results benefit from strong Semiconductor Process Control revenues.
KLA Corporation Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Positive
The Motley Fool
29 days ago
KLA (KLAC) Q4 Revenue Jumps 24%
KLA (KLAC) Q4 Revenue Jumps 24%
KLA (KLAC) Q4 Revenue Jumps 24%
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