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KLAC

KLA Corporation

NASDAQ: KLAC · TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

$1,713.32
-0.75% today

Updated 2026-05-01

Market cap
$238.64B
P/E ratio
51.55
P/S ratio
18.72x
EPS (TTM)
$35.23
Dividend yield
0.41%
52W range
$670 – $1,939
Volume
1.0M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

68
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+
7.0
Quality
B+
10.0
Profitability
A+
3.7
Valuation
D
6/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.7
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →199 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$1,728.59
+0.89%
12-Month target
$1,033.51
-39.68%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
5 Strong Buy14 Buy12 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Profit margin 35.80% — above average
+ ROE 100.70% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $622.26M — positive
Risks
- P/E 51.55x — expensive valuation

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$9.21B$10.50B$9.81B$12.16B$12.74B$13.7B
Net income$3.32B$3.39B$2.76B$4.06B$1.20B
EPS$35.23$37.30
Free cash flow$3.01B$3.33B$3.03B$3.74B$622.26M
Profit margin36.06%32.27%28.15%33.41%35.80%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-02-05CALDERONI, ROBERTBuy11
2025-12-16HIGGINS, BREN D.Sale2,254$1,237.01
2025-11-12KHAN, AHMAD A.Sale85

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
KLAC$238.64B687.310.03.77.0Strong Buy
NVDA$5.09T7910.010.05.78.5Strong Buy
AAPL$3.98T656.710.04.35.5Buy
MSFT$3.03T728.09.54.76.5-73.18%Strong Buy
TSM$2.04T849.310.06.79.0+72.38%Exceptional Buy
AVGO$1.92T789.39.55.06.5Strong Buy

Smart narrative

KLA Corporation trades at $1,713.32. representing a P/E of 51.55x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 68/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 6/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.70, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $12.74B. with profit margins at 35.80%.

Frequently asked questions

What is KLA Corporation's stock price?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) trades at $1,713.32.
Is KLA Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 68/100 (Grade B, Buy).
What is the price target of KLA Corporation (KLAC)?
The analyst target price is $1,728.59, representing +0.9% upside from the current price of $1,713.32.
What is the future stock price of KLAC by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates KLA Corporation could reach $1,140.00 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is KLA Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $12.74B.
Piotroski F-Score?
6/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
2.70 — grey zone.

Company info

SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio18.72x
ROE100.70%
Beta1.44
50D MA$1,580.01
200D MA$1,252.62
Shares out0.13B
Float0.13B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.0M

Performance

1 week-4.57%
1 month+13.81%
3 months+27.35%
YTD+42.07%
1 year
3 years
5 years