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KLA Corporation

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Marktkapitalisierung: US$258.8b

KLA (KLAC) Aktienübersicht

Die KLA Corporation und ihre Tochtergesellschaften entwickeln, produzieren und vermarkten Lösungen für die Prozesssteuerung, die Prozessaktivierung und das Ertragsmanagement in der Halbleiter- und verwandten Elektronikindustrie weltweit. Mehr Details

KLAC grundlegende Analyse
Schneeflocken-Punktzahl
Bewertung0/6
Künftiges Wachstum4/6
Vergangene Leistung5/6
Finanzielle Gesundheit6/6
Dividenden0/6

Last Earnings Call

Q4 2026 · 28 Jul 2026
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KLA Corporation Q4 2026 Earnings Summary

KLA Corporation reported strong Q4 2026 results, with record revenue of $3.66 billion (up 15% year-over-year), surpassing guidance. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.05, also at the upper end of guidance. Results were driven by accelerating AI infrastructure investment, strength in leading-edge foundry/logic, and a 70%+ year-over-year growth in advanced packaging process control revenue.

Analyst Consensus vs. Actuals:

  • Revenue: Analysts expected $3.57 billion; KLA reported $3.66 billion (Beat).
  • EPS: Analysts expected $1.02; KLA reported $1.05 (Beat).

Management Outlook: Management raised the 2026 wafer equipment (WFE) market outlook to the "low $150 billion" range. With significant customer visibility, KLA expects growth to accelerate by approximately 20% in the second half of 2026 over the first half, positioning the company for continued expansion into 2027, supported by sustained AI-driven demand and increased process control intensity.


Market Reaction

KLA shares rose by approximately 6% the day following the earnings report. Analysts cited the company's strong guidance, the upward revision of the total wafer equipment (WFE) market forecast, and management's confidence in sustained AI-driven capital expenditure as the primary drivers for the positive investor sentiment.

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Preisentwicklung & Leistung

Zusammenfassung der Höchst- und Tiefststände sowie der Veränderungen der Aktienkurse für KLA
Historische Aktienkurse
Aktueller AktienkursUS$198.11
52-Wochen-HochUS$307.37
52-Wochen-TiefUS$83.22
Beta1.46
1 Monat Veränderung-14.43%
3 Monate Veränderung7.37%
1 Jahr Veränderung116.56%
3 Jahre Veränderung313.61%
5 Jahre Veränderung504.22%
Veränderung seit IPO50,481.36%

Aktuelle Nachrichten und Updates

Narrative-Update Jul 30

KLAC: AI Infrastructure Spending And Process Control Demand Will Support Re Rating

Analysts have adjusted the KLA price target to $303.48. This reflects a blend of higher assumed long term profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a richer future P/E multiple supported by research commentary that highlights stronger process control demand, ongoing WFE and AI infrastructure spending, and mixed but generally constructive earnings revisions across the Street.
Narrative-Update Jul 16

KLAC: AI WFE Backlogs And Volatile P/E Will Shape Returns Through 2028

KLA's updated analyst price target framework reflects a higher fair value estimate of $232.43, supported by slightly stronger revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as a modestly higher future P/E multiple in line with Street research pointing to AI driven demand and extended semiconductor equipment backlogs. Analyst Commentary Street research around KLA highlights a wide range of updated price targets, with most analysts fine tuning their models around AI related demand for wafer fab equipment, extended backlogs and sector wide capacity plans.
Seeking Alpha Jul 15

I Am Buying KLA Corporation Ahead Of Earnings

Summary I rate KLA Corporation a Strong Buy with a $313 price target, implying 40% upside from $222. KLAC's 58% share in semiconductor process control gives it a dominant position in a part of semiconductor manufacturing that becomes more valuable as chips become harder to produce. My model estimates these drivers can increase revenue from about $14 billion in 2026 to roughly $18.3 billion by 2028 and lift split-adjusted EPS to about $5.3. I arrive at my price target by applying a FWD non-GAAP P/E of 59x to my 2028 split-adjusted EPS of $5.30. My biggest risk is valuation compression because the stock already trades at a large premium to the sector. Nevertheless, I believe KLA’s market leadership, expected EPS growth, margin expansion and free cash flow generation justify a premium valuation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Narrative-Update Jul 30

KLAC: AI Infrastructure Spending And Process Control Demand Will Support Re Rating

Analysts have adjusted the KLA price target to $303.48. This reflects a blend of higher assumed long term profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a richer future P/E multiple supported by research commentary that highlights stronger process control demand, ongoing WFE and AI infrastructure spending, and mixed but generally constructive earnings revisions across the Street.
Narrative-Update Jul 16

KLAC: AI WFE Backlogs And Volatile P/E Will Shape Returns Through 2028

KLA's updated analyst price target framework reflects a higher fair value estimate of $232.43, supported by slightly stronger revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as a modestly higher future P/E multiple in line with Street research pointing to AI driven demand and extended semiconductor equipment backlogs. Analyst Commentary Street research around KLA highlights a wide range of updated price targets, with most analysts fine tuning their models around AI related demand for wafer fab equipment, extended backlogs and sector wide capacity plans.
Seeking Alpha Jul 15

I Am Buying KLA Corporation Ahead Of Earnings

Summary I rate KLA Corporation a Strong Buy with a $313 price target, implying 40% upside from $222. KLAC's 58% share in semiconductor process control gives it a dominant position in a part of semiconductor manufacturing that becomes more valuable as chips become harder to produce. My model estimates these drivers can increase revenue from about $14 billion in 2026 to roughly $18.3 billion by 2028 and lift split-adjusted EPS to about $5.3. I arrive at my price target by applying a FWD non-GAAP P/E of 59x to my 2028 split-adjusted EPS of $5.30. My biggest risk is valuation compression because the stock already trades at a large premium to the sector. Nevertheless, I believe KLA’s market leadership, expected EPS growth, margin expansion and free cash flow generation justify a premium valuation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative-Update Jul 02

KLAC: Extended 2028 WFE Optimism Will Pressure Already Stretched Share Price

The analyst price target for KLA has been raised from about $200 to roughly $214. Analysts point to updated semiconductor equipment cycle assumptions, extended wafer fab equipment visibility, and higher long term industry revenue forecasts as key drivers of the change.
Narrative-Update Jun 18

KLAC: AI Spending And 2028 WFE Hopes Will Challenge Stock Price

Analysts have lifted their price expectations for KLA stock, with the latest price targets moving from around $1,700 to a range that now stretches as high as $2,500. The revisions reflect updated wafer fab equipment assumptions and extended visibility into demand through 2028.
Narrative-Update Jun 04

KLAC: AI-Driven Demand Will Eventually Test High Expectations For 2030 Targets

The analyst price target for KLA has increased to $1,855 from $1,676, with analysts citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and long-term forecasts from recent research coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on KLA has been active, with multiple firms adjusting price targets and updating their views following the company's Investor Day and revised long-term targets.
Narrative-Update May 13

KLAC: AI And DRAM Spending Boom Will Test Rich Earnings Expectations

Analysts have lifted their price targets on KLA, contributing to an increase in the modelled fair value from about $1,336 to roughly $1,513 as they factor in higher revenue growth assumptions, a slightly stronger profit margin outlook, a modestly higher discount rate, and a somewhat lower future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on KLA has been active, with several firms adjusting price targets around key events such as the company’s investor day and updated long term forecasts.
Narrative-Update Apr 28

KLAC: Investor Day Goals And Capital Returns Will Support Re Rating

Analysts have raised KLA's aggregate price target by several hundred dollars per share, citing stronger long term growth assumptions, a higher proportion of revenue tied to wafer fab equipment spending, and updated company targets that support higher revenue growth and P/E assumptions even as projected profit margins moderate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around KLA has been heavily focused on higher price targets and updated long term frameworks, with multiple bullish analysts citing the company’s latest Investor Day as a key reference point.
Narrative-Update Apr 13

KLAC: Investor Day Framework And Share Gains Will Drive Re Rating

The analyst price target for KLA has been updated from $1,950 to $2,000 as analysts factor in more upbeat Investor Day commentary, refreshed long-term revenue and earnings targets, and a set of broadly higher Street price targets following recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been leaning into KLA's updated long term framework, using Investor Day as a key reference point for revisiting their models on growth, margins, and cash generation.
Narrative-Update Mar 30

KLAC: Leading Edge Exposure And Investor Day Framework Will Drive Re Rating

The analyst price target for KLA has been raised from $1,800 to $1,950. Analysts attribute this change to more constructive revenue growth and profit margin assumptions following a stronger than expected Investor Day and broadly higher Street targets across the semicap group.
Narrative-Update Mar 16

KLAC: AI And DRAM Spending Cycles Will Support Stronger Long Term Outlook

The analyst price target for KLA has been revised higher, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $1,297 to roughly $1,676 as analysts factor in stronger long term revenue growth, higher profit margin assumptions and KLA's more constructive Investor Day outlook, while views on the appropriate discount rate and future P/E multiple remain fairly similar. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on KLA's updated long term framework, higher 2030 financial targets and a reassessment of wafer fab equipment spending, with most firms adjusting price targets and rating views around those themes.
Narrative-Update Mar 02

KLAC: AI And DRAM Spending Upswing Will Challenge Lofty P/E Premium

The analyst price target for KLA has inched higher to $1,336 from $1,332, as analysts factor in slightly stronger long term revenue growth, a marginally higher profit margin profile and a small adjustment lower in the discount rate, while keeping future P/E expectations broadly similar. Analyst Commentary Across recent research, most commentary on KLA has centered on higher price targets, upbeat views on wafer fab equipment spending and interest in the upcoming investor day, where some analysts expect long term financial targets to be outlined.
Narrative-Update Feb 16

KLAC: AI And DRAM Upswing Will Test Elevated P/E Expectations

The analyst fair value estimate for KLA has been raised by $52 to $1,332, as analysts generally factor in slightly higher revenue growth and profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate, and Street research that points to stronger wafer fab equipment spending and KLA's position in leading edge logic and memory. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around KLA features a cluster of higher price targets and several rating upgrades, with many firms pointing to wafer fab equipment spending, leading edge logic and memory exposure, and KLA's competitive position as key drivers in their models.
Narrative-Update Feb 02

KLAC: AI And DRAM Upswing Will Eventually Expose Rich P E Risk

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for KLA to US$1,280 from about US$1,083, citing stronger modeled revenue growth, expectations for a higher future P/E and ongoing support from a broad series of recent price target increases across Wall Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on KLA has been active, with a wide range of price target changes and a mix of upbeat and more guarded opinions.
Narrative-Update Jan 19

KLAC: Higher Conviction In Leading Edge Exposure Will Drive Re Rating

The analyst fair value estimate for KLA has been lifted from US$1,075 to US$1,800, as analysts factor in stronger projected revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple supported by recent upgrades and higher price targets across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around KLA points to a clear shift toward a more constructive stance, with several firms recalibrating their models and price targets to reflect higher conviction in the company’s execution and end market positioning.
Analyseartikel Jan 16

Subdued Growth No Barrier To KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) With Shares Advancing 32%

Despite an already strong run, KLA Corporation ( NASDAQ:KLAC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 32% in the...
Narrative-Update Jan 05

KLAC: AI And DRAM Upswing Will Leave Shares Vulnerable To Cycle Normalization

Analysts have raised their price target on KLA from about $655 to roughly $1,083 per share, reflecting increased confidence in the company's strengthening profit margins, higher long term valuation multiple, and improved visibility into AI driven demand and memory investment cycles. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more constructive on KLA, with multiple firms lifting price targets and highlighting the company’s leverage to AI driven process control intensity and improving memory investment.
Narrative-Update Dec 15

KLAC: AI And DRAM Spending Cycles Will Drive Balanced Risk Reward Ahead

Analysts have nudged their average price target for KLA higher by about $10 to roughly $1,297 per share, citing stronger than expected recent results, rising confidence in the company’s dominant position in process control for AI driven chip transitions, and a healthier long term DRAM and wafer fab equipment outlook, even as they trim margin assumptions slightly. Analyst Commentary Street research remains broadly constructive on KLA, with several recent target hikes and an upgrade reflecting rising conviction in the company’s role as a key beneficiary of AI driven wafer fab investment, even as some caution persists around cycle timing and already elevated expectations.
Narrative-Update Dec 01

KLAC: AI And DRAM Investment Cycles Will Balance Market Uncertainties Ahead

Analysts have raised their price targets for KLA, citing strong quarterly results, an improved outlook for artificial intelligence demand, and the company's dominant market position. Recent targets have moved from $1,093 to as high as $1,300.
Narrative-Update Nov 17

KLAC: Rising AI And DRAM Momentum Will Drive Stronger Performance Ahead

KLA's analyst price target has been revised upward, increasing by $15 to $1,287. Analysts cite robust quarterly results, enhanced positioning in AI and DRAM markets, and improving profit margins as key factors supporting a positive outlook.
Narrative-Update Nov 01

KLAC: Future Demand From AI And Fab Investment Will Present Balanced Opportunities And Risks

KLA's analyst price target has increased significantly to $1,271.88 from $1,026.32. Analysts cite improving revenue growth forecasts and ongoing strength in the company's core markets as key drivers of optimism.
Analyseartikel Oct 30

Here's Why Shareholders Will Not Be Complaining About KLA Corporation's (NASDAQ:KLAC) CEO Pay Packet

Key Insights KLA's Annual General Meeting to take place on 5th of November Total pay for CEO Rick Wallace includes...
Narrative-Update Oct 17

AI And Advanced Packaging Will Unlock Future Value

KLA's analyst price target has increased by approximately $54 to $1,026, reflecting analysts' growing optimism on AI-related demand and improved industry sentiment. This comes despite some caution on future expectations.
Narrative-Update Oct 03

AI And Advanced Packaging Will Unlock Future Value

KLA's analyst price target has risen from $929.68 to $972.48, as analysts point to stronger expected revenue growth and profit margins. This is supported by optimism around U.S.-focused semiconductor manufacturing and positive industry trends.
Analyseartikel Oct 02

There's Reason For Concern Over KLA Corporation's (NASDAQ:KLAC) Massive 29% Price Jump

KLA Corporation ( NASDAQ:KLAC ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Seeking Alpha Apr 11

KLA Corporation: Buy The Dip As Growth Continues To Accelerate (Technical Analysis)

Summary KLA Corporation has seen a 14% decline in the past month, but I believe this is unjustified as the business fundamentals remain strong and growth is accelerating. Technical analysis shows bearish sentiment, but positive divergence in MACD and stochastics suggests a potential bottom, with Ichimoku Cloud indicating questionable bearish momentum. Impressive Q2 results with significant YoY revenue and EPS growth, and Q3 guidance indicates further acceleration, making the stock undervalued. The P/S ratio has contracted to average levels, highlighting a disconnect from strong fundamentals, and presenting a compelling buy opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Mar 10

KLA Corporation: There Is Confidence In The Booming Chip Industry

Summary Reiterating Buy rating on KLA Corporation due to strong YoY growth in semiconductor process control and wafer inspection, despite a recent stock decline from weak Q3’25 revenue projection. Bulging chip market driven by data centers, Generative AI, and AI-powered PCs; semiconductor industry expected to hit a trillion-dollar mark by 2030. KLA's strategic expansions and investments in advanced semiconductor packaging and AI-enabled devices position it well for future growth and shareholder value. Financials show strong Q2’25 performance with 24% YoY revenue growth, robust free cash flow, and high return on total capital compared to competitors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Aktionärsrenditen

KLACUS SemiconductorUS Markt
7D8.4%9.7%4.2%
1Y116.6%61.9%20.6%

Rendite im Vergleich zur Industrie: KLAC übertraf die Branche US Semiconductor , die im vergangenen Jahr eine Rendite von 61.9 erzielte.

Rendite vs. Markt: KLAC übertraf den Markt US, der im vergangenen Jahr eine Rendite von 20.6 erzielte.

Preisvolatilität

Is KLAC's price volatile compared to industry and market?
KLAC volatility
KLAC Average Weekly Movement12.0%
Semiconductor Industry Average Movement13.7%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.2%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stabiler Aktienkurs: Der Aktienkurs von KLAC war in den letzten 3 Monaten im Vergleich zum US -Markt volatil.

Volatilität im Zeitverlauf: KLACDie wöchentliche Volatilität (12%) war im vergangenen Jahr stabil, liegt aber immer noch höher als bei 75 % der US Aktien.

Über das Unternehmen

GegründetMitarbeiterCEOWebsite
197515,100Rick Wallacewww.kla.com

Die KLA Corporation und ihre Tochtergesellschaften entwickeln, produzieren und vermarkten Lösungen für die Prozesssteuerung, die Prozessaktivierung und das Ertragsmanagement in der Halbleiter- und verwandten Elektronikindustrie weltweit. Das Unternehmen ist in drei Segmenten tätig: Halbleiter-Prozesskontrolle, Spezial-Halbleiter-Prozess sowie Leiterplatten- und Bauteilinspektion. Es bietet Inspektions- und Überprüfungswerkzeuge zur Identifizierung, Lokalisierung, Charakterisierung, Überprüfung und Analyse von Defekten auf verschiedenen Oberflächen von strukturierten und unstrukturierten Wafern; Messsysteme zur Messung von Musterabmessungen, Schichtdicke, Schichtspannung, Schicht-zu-Schicht-Ausrichtung, Musterplatzierung, Oberflächentopographie und elektro-optischen Eigenschaften von Wafern; chemische Prozesskontrollgeräte; drahtgebundene und drahtlose Sensorwafer und Reticles; Systeme zur Inspektion, Überprüfung und Messung von Waferdefekten; Reticle-Inspektions- und -Messsysteme; Wafer-Inspektions- und -Messsysteme; sowie Halbleiter-Softwarelösungen, die eine Prozesssteuerung zur Laufzeit, die Identifizierung von Defektausschlägen, Prozesskorrekturen und die Klassifizierung von Defekten ermöglichen, um die Ausbeute-Lernraten zu beschleunigen und das Produktionsrisiko zu verringern.

KLA Corporation's Grundlagenzusammenfassung

Wie verhalten sich die Erträge und Einnahmen von KLA im Vergleich zum Marktanteil des Unternehmens?
KLAC grundlegende Statistiken
MarktanteilUS$258.84b
Gewinn(TTM)US$4.83b
Umsatz(TTM)US$13.58b
53.6x
Kurs-Gewinn-Verhältnis
19.1x
Kurs-Umsatz-Verhältnis

Erträge & Einnahmen

Wichtige Rentabilitätsstatistiken aus dem letzten Ergebnisbericht (TTM)
KLAC Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung (TTM)
EinnahmenUS$13.58b
Kosten der EinnahmenUS$5.26b
BruttogewinnUS$8.32b
Sonstige AusgabenUS$3.49b
GewinnUS$4.83b

Zuletzt gemeldete Gewinne

Jun 30, 2026

Datum des nächsten Gewinnberichts

k.A.

Gewinn per Aktie (EPS)3.70
Bruttomarge61.30%
Nettogewinnspanne35.57%
Schulden/Eigenkapital-Verhältnis92.7%

Wie hat sich KLAC auf lange Sicht entwickelt?

Historische Performance und Vergleiche

Dividenden

0.5%
Aktuelle Dividendenrendite
22%
Ausschüttungsquote

Unternehmensanalyse und Finanzdaten Status

DatenZuletzt aktualisiert (UTC-Zeit)
Unternehmensanalyse2026/08/09 01:31
Aktienkurs zum Tagesende2026/08/07 00:00
Gewinne2026/06/30
Jährliche Einnahmen2026/06/30

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Die in unserer Unternehmensanalyse verwendeten Daten stammen von S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Die folgenden Daten werden in unserem Analysemodell verwendet, um diesen Bericht zu erstellen. Die Daten sind normalisiert, was zu einer Verzögerung bei der Verfügbarkeit der Quelle führen kann.

PaketDatenZeitrahmenBeispiel US-Quelle *
Finanzdaten des Unternehmens10 Jahre
  • Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung
  • Kapitalflussrechnung
  • Bilanz
Konsensschätzungen der Analysten+3 Jahre
  • Finanzielle Vorausschau
  • Kursziele der Analysten
Marktpreise30 Jahre
  • Aktienkurse
  • Dividenden, Splits und Aktionen
Eigentümerschaft10 Jahre
  • Top-Aktionäre
  • Insiderhandel
Verwaltung10 Jahre
  • Das Führungsteam
  • Direktorium
Wichtige Entwicklungen10 Jahre
  • Ankündigungen des Unternehmens

* Beispiel für US-Wertpapiere, für nicht-US-amerikanische Wertpapiere werden gleichwertige regulatorische Formulare und Quellen verwendet.

Sofern nicht anders angegeben, beziehen sich alle Finanzdaten auf einen Jahreszeitraum, werden aber vierteljährlich aktualisiert. Dies wird als Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) oder Last Twelve Month (LTM) Daten bezeichnet. Erfahren Sie mehr.

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Analysten-Quellen

KLA Corporation wird von 46 Analysten beobachtet. 22 dieser Analysten hat die Umsatz- oder Gewinnschätzungen übermittelt, die als Grundlage für unseren Bericht dienen. Die von den Analysten übermittelten Daten werden im Laufe des Tages aktualisiert.

AnalystEinrichtung
James KelleherArgus Research Company
Christopher MuseBarclays
Thomas O'MalleyBarclays