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KLA (KLAC)
NASDAQ:KLAC
KLA (KLAC) Stock Price & Analysis
2,249 Followers
KLAC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$365.60 - $729.15
Previous Close$706.26
Volume931.61K
Average Volume (3M)937.49K
Market Cap
$95.51B
Enterprise Value$99.74B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.67B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.0
Beta1.57
Next Earnings
Jul 25, 2024EPS Estimate
$6.16Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 15, 2024Dividend Yield0.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)19.09
Shares Outstanding135,233,651
10 Day Avg. Volume970,329
30 Day Avg. Volume937,486
Standard Deviation0.10
R-Squared0.55
Alpha0.02
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)557.65
Price to Sales (P/S)9.10
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)38.40
P/FCF Ratio39.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue12.34
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.89
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$745.21Price Target Upside4.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
KLA News
PremiumMarket News
QQQ ETF Update, 4/17/2024 
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceKLA reported a solid beat-and-raise quarter with both results and guidance above respective consensus estimates.
Future GrowthExpectations of business improvement through 2024 with a reacceleration in 2025 demand highlight KLA's potential for sustained growth.
Market PositionKLA is well-positioned to outgrow the broader Wafer Fab Equipment market, thanks to its critical role as the leading-edge Process Control tool provider.
Bears Say
Business OperationsThe company's exit from the flat panel display business is gross margin and EPS-dilutive in the quarter.
Financial PerformanceAdjusted earnings per share estimates for March quarter and full year 2024 have been lowered.
Market OutlookKey risks include a slowdown in demand for consumer electronics which can impair the demand for semiconductor equipment.
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Ownership Overview
3.46% Insiders
32.21% Mutual Funds
28.01% Other Institutional Investors
36.32% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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KLAC FAQ
What was KLA’s price range in the past 12 months?
KLA lowest stock price was $365.60 and its highest was $729.15 in the past 12 months.
What is KLA’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is KLA’s upcoming earnings report date?
KLA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 25, 2024 which is in 86 days.
How were KLA’s earnings last quarter?
KLA released its earnings results on Apr 25, 2024. The company reported $5.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.97 by $0.29.
Is KLA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KLA’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does KLA pay dividends?
KLA pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.82%. See more information on KLA dividends here
What is KLA’s EPS estimate?
KLA’s EPS estimate is $6.16.
How many shares outstanding does KLA have?
KLA has 135,233,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to KLA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KLA reported an EPS of $5.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.97. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.95%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KLA?
Among the largest hedge funds holding KLA’s share is PRIMECAP Management Co. It holds KLA’s shares valued at 3B.
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KLA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$745.21 (4.38% Upside)
$745.21 (4.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLAC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 52.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
99.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
90.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
KLA
KLA Corp. is a California-based company, which is engaged in the supply of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nano-electronics industries. Its products include manufactured chips, reticle, packaging, surface profilers, nanochemical testers, compound semiconductors and wafer processing solutions.
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KLAC Company Deck
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KLAC Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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KLAC Revenue Breakdown
41.32% Wafer Inspection
26.59% Patterning
20.17% Services
4.69% Specialty Semiconductor Process
7.23% Other
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KLAC Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$745.21
▲(4.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KLAC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+36.51%
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