Board Change • May 20
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Tracy Embree was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. 공시 • May 09
KLA Corporation announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 02, 2026 KLA Corporation announced Quarterly dividend of USD 2.3000 per share payable on June 02, 2026, ex-date on May 18, 2026 and record date on May 18, 2026. 공시 • May 02
Kla Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending in June 30, 2026 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year ending in June 30, 2026. For the period, the company total revenues are expected to be in a range of $3.575 billion +/- $200 million and GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $9.66+/- $1.00. 공시 • Mar 12
KLA Corporation Announces an Increase in the Quarterly Dividend KLA Corporation announced an increase in the quarterly dividend level to $2.30 per share from $1.90 per share, the 17th consecutive annual increase in the quarterly dividend for KLA. The declaration and payment of future dividends is subject to the Board's discretion and will depend on financial and legal requirements and other considerations. 공시 • Feb 06
KLA Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 3, 2026 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.90 per share on its common stock, payable on March 3, 2026 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 17, 2026. 공시 • Jan 30
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the third quarter ending March 31, 2026. For the quarter, the company total revenues are expected to be in a range of $3.35 billion +/- $150 million; GAAP net income per diluted share of $8.07 to $9.63. 공시 • Jan 08
KLA Corporation to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Jan 29, 2026 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results After-Market on Jan 29, 2026 공시 • Nov 08
KLA Corporation Appoints Michael McMullen Chair of the Compensation and Talent Committee KLA Corporation announced that on November 5, 2025, Michael McMullen was appointed Chair of the Compensation and Talent Committee, replacing Gary Moore. 공시 • Nov 07
KLA Corporation Declares Regular Cash Dividend, Payable on December 2, 2025 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.90 per share on its common stock, payable on Dec. 2, 2025 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 17, 2025. 공시 • Oct 30
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for Second Quarter Ending December 31, 2025 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for second quarter ending December 31, 2025. For the period Total revenues are expected to be in a range of $3.225 billion +/- $150 million. GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $8.46 +/- $0.78. 공시 • Oct 04
KLA Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Oct 29, 2025 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on Oct 29, 2025 공시 • Sep 24
KLA Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 05, 2025 KLA Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 05, 2025. Location: one technology drive, milpitas, california 95035, United States 공시 • Aug 01
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Total revenues are expected to be in a range of $3.15 billion +/- $150 million. GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $8.28 +/- $0.77. GAAP net income per diluted share to be in the range of $7.51 to $9.05. 공시 • Jul 10
KLA Corporation to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Jul 31, 2025 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results After-Market on Jul 31, 2025 공시 • May 02
KLA Corporation Appoints Jamie E. Samath to its Board and Audit Committee, Effective April 30, 2025 KLA Corporation announced on April 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of the company appointed Jamie E. Samath to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Samath has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Technology, since January 1, 2025, at Intuitive Surgical Inc. In his over 12 years with Intuitive, Mr. Samath’s scope and responsibilities have expanded across Intuitive’s financial and business functions. Mr. Samath assumed the role of Intuitive’s Chief Financial Officer in 2022 and became Head of Business Technology in 2024, which includes oversight of information technology, real estate and workplace services, and purchasing. The Board also appointed Mr. Samath to the Audit Committee of the Board, effective immediately. 공시 • Apr 11
KLA Corporation to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Apr 30, 2025 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results After-Market on Apr 30, 2025 공시 • Feb 14
KLA Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 4, 2025 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.70 per share on its common stock, payable on March 4, 2025 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 24, 2025. 공시 • Jan 31
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Ending March 2025 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the third quarter of fiscal ending March 2025. The company expects total revenues is expected to be in a range of $3.0 billion +/- $150 million. GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $7.77 +/- $0.60. 공시 • Nov 16
KLA Corporation Announces Transition of Oreste Donzella to the Role of Part-Time Senior Advisor to the Company Beginning on April 14, 2025 On November 15, 2024, KLA Corporation and Oreste Donzella, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, agreed that Mr. Donzella will transition to the role of part-time senior advisor to the Company beginning on April 14, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) and ending on August 16, 2026 (the “Advisor Period”). Mr. Donzella will remain as the Company’s Chief Strategy Officer until April 13, 2025, during which time, Mr. Donzella will assist the Company with transitioning his current duties and responsibilities. Prior to the Effective Date, there will be no changes to Mr. Donzella’s employment terms, including his compensation or other benefits. 공시 • Nov 08
KLA Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 3, 2024 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.70 per share on its common stock, payable on December 3, 2024 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 18, 2024. 공시 • Nov 02
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Quarter Ending December 2024 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the second quarter ending December 2024. The company expects total revenues is expected to be in a range of $2.95 billion +/- $150 million. GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $7.45 +/- $0.60. Reported Earnings • Nov 01
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$7.05 (vs US$5.44 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$7.05 (up from US$5.44 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$2.84b (up 19% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$945.9m (up 28% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 33% (up from 31% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.7% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 20% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 21
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to €624, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 24x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 118% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €631 per share. 공시 • Oct 10
KLA Corporation to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Oct 30, 2024 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results After-Market on Oct 30, 2024 공시 • Sep 25
KLA Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 06, 2024 KLA Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 06, 2024. Location: plus building,milpitas headquarters, located at one technology drive, california 95035, milpitas United States Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Sep 19
Now 22% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 11% to €686. The fair value is estimated to be €562, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 6.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 9.4% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 14% per annum over the same time period. 공시 • Sep 04
KLA Corporation Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend KLA Corporation announced a 17% increase in the quarterly dividend level to $1.70 per share from $1.45 per share beginning with the quarterly dividend expected to be declared in November 2024, the fifteenth consecutive annual increase in the quarterly dividend level for KLA. The declaration and payment of future dividends is subject to the Board's discretion and will depend on financial and legal requirements and other considerations. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 13
Now 26% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 6.8% to €723. The fair value is estimated to be €576, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 6.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 9.6% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 15% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Aug 12
Fourth quarter dividend of US$1.45 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.45. Ex-date: 15th August 2024 Payment date: 3rd September 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (28% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (26% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 56% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to €601, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 24x. Average forward P/E is 14x in the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 108% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €539 per share. New Risk • Aug 02
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (63% net debt to equity). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.0% average weekly change). 공시 • Aug 02
KLA Corporation Declares Regular Cash Dividend, Payable on Sept. 3, 2024 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.45 per share on its common stock, payable on Sept. 3, 2024 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 15, 2024. Reported Earnings • Jul 25
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$20.41 (vs US$24.29 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: US$20.41 (down from US$24.29 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$9.81b (down 6.5% from FY 2023). Net income: US$2.76b (down 19% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 28% (down from 32% in FY 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.3% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 38% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. 공시 • Jul 25
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Quarter Ending September 30, 2024 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the first quarter ending September 30, 2024. The company’s total revenues is expected to be in a range of $2.75 billion +/- $150 million and GAAP net income per diluted share to be in a range of $6.09 to $7.29. 공시 • Jul 04
KLA Corporation to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Jul 24, 2024 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results After-Market on Jul 24, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jun 11
Now 23% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 15% to €739. The fair value is estimated to be €599, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 14% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 13%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 10% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 18% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • May 13
Third quarter dividend of US$1.45 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.45. Ex-date: 14th May 2024 Payment date: 31st May 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.8%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (29% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (25% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 69% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. 공시 • May 03
The KLA Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on May 31, 2024 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.45 per share on its common stock, payable on May 31, 2024 to the company shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2024. Reported Earnings • Apr 26
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$4.46 (vs US$5.06 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$4.46 (down from US$5.06 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$2.36b (down 3.0% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$601.5m (down 14% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 26% (down from 29% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 10% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.1% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 33% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 24
Now 22% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 3.5% to €613. The fair value is estimated to be €504, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 22%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 15% per annum over the same time period. 공시 • Apr 05
KLA Corporation to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Apr 25, 2024 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results After-Market on Apr 25, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 23
Now 24% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 23% to €624. The fair value is estimated to be €503, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 22%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.6% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 14% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Feb 12
Second quarter dividend of US$1.45 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.45. Ex-date: 15th February 2024 Payment date: 1st March 2024 Dividend yield will be 0.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (27% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (25% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 14% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 57% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. 공시 • Feb 08
KLA Corporation Declares Quarterly Regular Cash Dividend, Payable on March 1, 2024 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors of KLA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.45 per share on its common stock, payable on March 1, 2024, to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 19, 2024. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 06
Now 22% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 22% to €573. The fair value is estimated to be €470, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 22%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.4% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 14% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Jan 26
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$4.30 (vs US$6.93 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$4.30 (down from US$6.93 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$2.49b (down 17% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$582.5m (down 41% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 23% (down from 33% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.9% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 37% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. 공시 • Jan 26
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2024 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 ending in March. For the quarter, company expects total revenues is expected to be in a range of $2.30 billion +/- $125 million. GAAP gross margin is expected to be in a range of 59.4% +/- 1.0%. GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $4.93 +/- $0.60. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 21
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 28% to €561. The fair value is estimated to be €465, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 21% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 31%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.6% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 8.6% per annum over the same time period. 공시 • Jan 05
KLA Corporation to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jan 25, 2024 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results After-Market on Jan 25, 2024 공시 • Nov 03
The KLS Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on Dec. 1, 2023 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.45 per share on its common stock, payable on Dec. 1, 2023, to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 15, 2023. Reported Earnings • Oct 26
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$5.44 (vs US$7.23 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$5.44 (down from US$7.23 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$2.40b (down 12% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$741.4m (down 28% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 31% (down from 38% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.5% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 39% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. 공시 • Oct 26
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2024 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. For the year, total revenues is expected to be in a range of $2.45 billion +/- $125 million. GAAP gross margin is expected to be in a range of 59.6% +/- 1.0% and GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $5.54 +/- $0.60. 공시 • Oct 05
KLA Corporation to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Oct 25, 2023 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results After-Market on Oct 25, 2023 공시 • Sep 22
KLA Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 01, 2023 KLA Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Nov 01, 2023, at 12:00 Pacific Standard Time. Location: Plus Building of our Milpitas headquarters, located at One Technology Drive, Milpitas,California 95035 Milpitas California United States Agenda: To elect the ten candidates nominated by our Board of Directors to serve as directors for one-year terms, each until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified; to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024; to approve on a non-binding, advisory basis our named executive officer compensation; to approve on a non-binding, advisory basis the recommended frequency of future stockholder votes to approve our named executive officer compensation; to approve our 2023 Incentive Award Plan; and to consider other matters if any. 공시 • Sep 06
KLA Corporation Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend Level KLA Corporation is announcing an increase in the quarterly dividend level to $1.45 per share from $1.30 per share, the fourteenth consecutive annual increase in the quarterly dividend level for KLA. The declaration and payment of future dividends is subject to the Board's discretion and will depend on financial and legal requirements and other considerations. 공시 • Aug 04
KLA Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 1, 2023 The KLA Corporation Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share on its common stock, payable on September 1, 2023, to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2023. 공시 • Jul 28
Kla Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the year 2024. For the period, the company expects Total revenues is expected to be in a range of $2.35 billion +/- $125 million. GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $5.02 +/- $0.60. Reported Earnings • Jul 28
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$24.29 (vs US$22.07 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$24.29 (up from US$22.07 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$10.5b (up 14% from FY 2022). Net income: US$3.39b (up 2.0% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 32% (down from 36% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.1% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 37% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 36% per year. 공시 • Jul 25
KLA Corporation Elected Michael McMullen to the Board, Effective Immediately On July 24, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of KLA Corporation (the “Company”) elected Michael McMullen to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. McMullen has served as the President, since 2014, and Chief Executive Officer, since 2015, of Agilent Technologies Inc. (“Agilent”), a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, providing application focused solutions that include instruments, software, services and consumables for the entire laboratory workflow. In his thirty-year career at Agilent, Mr. McMullen held various leadership positions. The Board also appointed Mr. McMullen to the Compensation and Talent Committee of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. McMullen will receive a prorated grant of restricted stock units pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan for his service on the Board through the next annual meeting of stockholders and will be entitled to receive a prorated portion of the annual cash retainer paid by the Company to independent members of the Board and members of the Compensation and Talent Committee for their service pursuant to the Company’s current outside director compensation program. 공시 • Jun 29
KLA Corporation to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Jul 27, 2023 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results After-Market on Jul 27, 2023 공시 • May 06
KLA Corporation Declares Regular Cash Dividend, Payable on June 1, 2023 The KLA Corporation board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share on its common stock, payable on June 1, 2023, to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2023. Reported Earnings • Apr 28
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$5.06 (vs US$4.87 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$5.06. Revenue: US$2.43b (up 6.3% from 3Q 2022). Net income: US$697.8m (down 4.5% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 29% (down from 32% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.1% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Board Change • Mar 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 8 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Marie Myers was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. 공시 • Feb 03
KLA Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, payable on March 1, 2023 KLA Corporation board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share on its common stock, payable on March 1, 2023, to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2023. Reported Earnings • Jan 27
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$6.93 (vs US$4.74 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$6.93 (up from US$4.74 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$2.98b (up 27% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$978.8m (up 36% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 33% (up from 31% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.7% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 45% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 37% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. 공시 • Jan 27
KLA Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 KLA Corporation provided earnings guidance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. For the quarter, the company’s total revenues between $2,200 million to $2,500 million and GAAP diluted EPS attributable to the company is expected to be in a range of $4.06 to $5.46. 공시 • Jan 06
KLA Corporation to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Jan 26, 2023 KLA Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Jan 26, 2023 Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 18
Independent Director recently sold €191k worth of stock On the 13th of December, Jeneanne Hanley sold around 500 shares on-market at roughly €382 per share. This transaction amounted to 15% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €1.0m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €1.2m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Buying Opportunity • Nov 26
Now 21% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days. The fair value is estimated to be €463, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 23% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 46%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.1% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 4.1% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Oct 27
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$7.23 (vs US$7.01 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$7.23. Revenue: US$2.72b (up 31% from 1Q 2022). Net income: US$1.03b (down 4.0% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 38% (down from 51% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is expected to decline by 1.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Semiconductor industry in Germany are expected to grow by 8.5%. Buying Opportunity • Sep 17
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 13%. The fair value is estimated to be €431, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 22% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 46%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 4.1% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 1.0% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Jul 30
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$22.07 (vs US$13.49 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$22.07 (up from US$13.49 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$9.21b (up 33% from FY 2021). Net income: US$3.32b (up 60% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 36% (up from 30% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 12%, compared to a 14% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 47% per year. Buying Opportunity • Jun 04
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 9.3%. The fair value is estimated to be €422, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 22% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 41%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.6% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 2.4% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Apr 30
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$4.87 (vs US$3.69 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$4.87 (up from US$3.69 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: US$2.29b (up 27% from 3Q 2021). Net income: US$730.6m (up 29% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 32% (in line with 3Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 15%, compared to a 15% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 41% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 41% per year. Buying Opportunity • Feb 15
Now 23% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 14%. The fair value is estimated to be US$416, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 21% per annum over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 33% per annum over the last 3 years. Reported Earnings • Jan 29
Second quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$4.74 (up from US$2.96 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: US$2.35b (up 43% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$717.4m (up 57% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 31% (up from 28% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 14%, compared to a 16% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 33% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 52% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Jan 29
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 8.3%. The fair value is estimated to be US$421, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 21% per annum over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 33% per annum over the last 3 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 25
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to €328, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 18x. Average forward P/E is 24x in the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 293% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €387 per share. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 06
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to €356, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 19x. Average forward P/E is 34x in the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 344% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €447 per share. Reported Earnings • Oct 28
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS US$7.01 (vs US$2.71 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: US$2.08b (up 35% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$1.07b (up 154% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 51% (up from 27% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 54% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Jul 31
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS US$13.49 (vs US$7.76 in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: US$6.92b (up 19% from FY 2020). Net income: US$2.08b (up 71% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 30% (up from 21% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 40% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Recent Insider Transactions • May 14
Independent Director recently bought €93k worth of stock On the 11th of May, Gary Moore bought around 377 shares on-market at roughly €247 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Despite this recent purchase, insiders have collectively sold €1.9m more in shares than they bought in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • May 01
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS US$3.69 (vs US$0.50 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$1.80b (up 27% from 3Q 2020). Net income: US$567.5m (up US$489.0m from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 32% (up from 5.5% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was primarily driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 45% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 02
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to US$290, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 25x. Average forward P/E is 39x in the Semiconductor industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 244% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €222 per share. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 25
Executive Vice President - Electronics recently sold €74k worth of stock On the 19th of February, Oreste Donzella sold around 274 shares on-market at roughly €271 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €322k. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €2.0m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 14
New 90-day high: €268 The company is up 36% from its price of €197 on 13 November 2020. The German market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 39% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €209 per share.