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KLA (KLAC) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narrative Despite Slower Growth Outlook
KLA (KLAC) posted a net profit margin of 33.8%, up notably from 28.9% last year, with EPS growth surging 42.8% year-over-year, which is well above its five-year annual average of 12.7%. While forward-looking forecasts point to earnings and revenue growth of 9.88% and 7.8% per year respectively, both trail broader US market expectations, setting a more tempered outlook. Investors may see this as a sign of robust operational efficiency, though the gap between KLAC’s premium share price and its...