KLA Corporation
NASDAQ•KLAC
CEO: Mr. Richard P. Wallace
Sector: Technology
Industry: Semiconductors
Listing Date: 1980-10-08
KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. It operates through three segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; and PCB and Component Inspection. The company offers inspection and review tools to identify, locate, characterize, review, and analyze defects on various surfaces of patterned and unpatterned wafers; metrology systems that are used to measure pattern dimensions, film thickness, film stress, layer-to-layer alignment, pattern placement, surface topography, and electro-optical properties for wafers; chemical process control equipment; wired and wireless sensor wafers and reticles; wafer defect inspection, review, and metrology systems; reticle inspection and metrology systems; and semiconductor software solutions that provide run-time process control, defect excursion identification, process corrections, and defect classification to accelerate yield learning rates and reduce production risk. It also provides etch, plasma dicing, deposition, and other wafer processing technologies and solutions for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. In addition, the company offers direct imaging, inspection, optical shaping, inkjet and additive printing, UV laser drilling, and computer-aided manufacturing and engineering solutions for the PCB market; inspection and electrical testing systems to identify and classify defects, as well as systems to repair defects for the display market; and inspection and metrology systems for quality control and yield improvement in advanced and traditional semiconductor packaging markets. The company was formerly known as KLA-Tencor Corporation and changed its name to KLA Corporation in July 2019. KLA Corporation was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$188.97B
P/E (TTM)
41.5
45.8
Dividend Yield
0.5%
52W High
$1.69K
52W Low
$551.33
52W Range
Rank13Top 2.2%
6.8
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Strong • 6.8 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q2 2026 Data
Revenue
$3.30B+7.16%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$8.73+41.26%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$1.26B+66.67%
4-Quarter Trend
2026 Q2 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Strong Revenue and Profit Growth Six months revenue reached $6.51B, up 10%; Net income $2.27B, up 28% compared to prior year period.
Improved Quarterly Gross Margin Three months gross margin improved to 61.4% versus 60.3% last year, driven by revenue volume and mix.
Robust Operating Cash Generation Net cash provided by operations totaled $2.53B for six months, significantly increasing liquidity versus prior year.
Increased Cash Reserves Total cash, equivalents, and marketable securities grew to $5.21B as of December 31, 2025, up $713M sequentially.
Risk Factors
China Export Control Headwinds Evolving U.S. Commerce rules restrict sales to China, potentially disrupting shipments and requiring difficult license acquisition.
Key Supplier Reliance Risks Reliance on single suppliers for key parts, including rare earth elements, risks material harm if operations cease.
Potential Gross Margin Pressure Escalating costs for DRAM chips used in image computers are expected to negatively impact gross margin in calendar 2026.
Tax Law Uncertainty Impact New U.S. tax legislation like OBBBA modifies GILTI/FDII rules, potentially causing material adverse impact on effective tax rate.
Outlook
AI Drives Future Demand Expect continued industry momentum into 2026, supported by AI adoption driving leading-edge technology investments and demand.
Increased Shareholder Returns Board declared $1.90 quarterly dividend, marking the 16th consecutive annual dividend increase; $3.94B remains authorized for repurchase.
Sufficient Liquidity Position Working capital $7.28B; liquidity sufficient for next 12 months covering obligations, CapEx, dividends, and stock repurchases.
Continued R&D Investment Remain committed to substantial focused R&D investments to maintain technology advantage and competitive marketplace position.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$81.20B
$70.73B
$52.85B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
89.6%
73.6%
64.7%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAT | $274.73B | 35.0 | 38.9% | 19.1% |
| LRCX | $273.98B | 44.5 | 62.6% | 21.0% |
| INTC | $228.57B | -832.2 | -0.3% | 22.0% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
2.5%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
1.7%
Profitability Slowly Improving
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 23, 2026
EPS:$9.13
|Revenue:$3.36B
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