KLA Corporation (KLAC)


KLA Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed common stock issuer headquartered in Milpitas, California. The company develops process control and yield management solutions used in semiconductor and related electronics manufacturing worldwide. Its operations are organized into three segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB and Component Inspection. KLA’s product range includes inspection and review systems, metrology equipment, chemical process control tools, sensor wafers and reticles, semiconductor software, and wafer processing technologies such as etch, plasma dicing, and deposition. It also supplies inspection, imaging, and metrology solutions for printed circuit boards and advanced semiconductor packaging. Founded in 1975, the company was previously known as KLA-Tencor Corporation and adopted its current name in 2019.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-KLAC
$143.64
-33.8% Downside
Overvalued
$234.04
7.8% Upside
Fair
Good
9.2
0.4%
July 28, 2026
60.7x
48.6x
21.6x
271.2 B
284.6 B
2.2%
99.8%
17.8
21.5%
85.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$143.64

Estimated downside of 33.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$144.72

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$39.67

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$128.41

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$145.09

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$234.04

Analysts imply upside of 7.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

13.097 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

13.522 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

5.85 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

6.181 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

9

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.33

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

17.8

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

85.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 28, 2026

Days to Earnings

7

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.4%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

9.2

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

21.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

The weekly technical read for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) has a Buy consensus, with 13 buy, 10 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 13
Hold 10
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$143.64
Estimated downside 33.8%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 33.8%
Analyst Target
$234.04
Implied upside 7.8%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is $143.64. This implies an estimated downside of 33.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 33.8% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is $234.04. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 7.8%.

The current financial health read for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is July 28, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.4%, upcoming dividend amount is 9.2.

The current P/E ratio listed for KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is 60.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for KLA Corporation is 271.2 B.

The current enterprise value listed for KLA Corporation is 284.6 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for KLA Corporation is NASDAQ-KLAC, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ-KLAC) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for KLA Corporation is 2.2%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for KLA Corporation is 99.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.