NASDAQ · KLAC
Technology · Semiconductors
$157.91
Down-$9.52 (-5.69%)
Updated Oct 31, 2026, 3:16 AM
SID Score
5.1/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
53/100
Neutral
Price performance · KLAC
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 30, 2026
KLAC closed at $157.91 after 21 trading sessions, down 23.67% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | $159.535 | $164.25 | $156.03 | $157.91 | 22.42M |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $162.11 | $171.31 | $161.602 | $167.43 | 15.14M |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $155.56 | $160.96 | $155.20 | $158.77 | 11.57M |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $151.84 | $153.85 | $149.00 | $153.66 | 10.3M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $147.85 | $151.69 | $146.62 | $149.21 | 10.8M |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $147.515 | $149.84 | $144.82 | $145.61 | 10.44M |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $154.80 | $155.04 | $146.545 | $147.83 | 20.74M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $163.41 | $164.94 | $162.52 | $163.43 | 9.67M |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $164.55 | $165.305 | $159.90 | $161.74 | 12.67M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $172.74 | $173.05 | $166.11 | $166.40 | 11.65M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $169.76 | $171.66 | $165.20 | $165.74 | 13.13M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $174.50 | $175.43 | $168.42 | $174.46 | 13.7M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $180.545 | $184.58 | $177.39 | $178.81 | 14.47M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $185.415 | $187.30 | $179.84 | $184.00 | 10.47M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $193.68 | $193.99 | $189.44 | $190.12 | 7.72M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $200.23 | $201.71 | $195.08 | $195.57 | 5.35M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $192.715 | $202.22 | $191.09 | $196.72 | 10.15M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $192.04 | $197.18 | $191.20 | $196.83 | 7.16M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $207.335 | $207.66 | $196.83 | $197.46 | 9.61M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $205.29 | $206.87 | $199.6057 | $206.85 | 7.99M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $207.81 | $208.68 | $204.06 | $206.89 | 7.36M |
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KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Susquehanna | Neutral | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 23, 2026
KLA (KLAC) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
Yahoo · Oct 23, 2026
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of KLA (KLAC) for the quarter ended September 2026 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
Yahoo · Oct 23, 2026
KLA is preparing to report September 2026 quarter results on 28 October, with analysts expecting higher earnings supported by increased revenue. The key tension for KLA is whether expected operational progress can offset recent semiconductor sector pressure following Lam Research’s earnings update. We will look at how KLA's investment narrative intersects with pre-earnings uncertainty around its September quarter results and sector pressures. Scan how KLA's setup compares to other...
Yahoo · Oct 22, 2026
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KLA Corporation shares have experienced significant downward pressure across multiple timeframes, with the stock trading at $167.43 per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, KLAC has declined 14.11%, while the three-month return stands at negative 8.42%. The most notable deterioration appears in the twelve-month window, where shares have fallen approximately 88.0%, reflecting substantial erosion in investor sentiment toward the semiconductor equipment sector. Technical indicators confirm bearish momentum, as the stock trades well below both its 50-day moving average of $179.18 and its 200-day moving average of $908.04, per Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 31.6, approaching oversold territory below the conventional 30 threshold. KLAC carries a beta of 1.437, indicating amplified volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 1.02 million shares, with the current market capitalization at roughly $163.8 billion.
KLA Corporation's current valuation metrics reflect elevated multiples relative to broader market averages, according to SID market data. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.77, a premium that suggests the market continues to price in long-term growth expectations for the semiconductor equipment manufacturer despite recent share price declines. The PEG ratio stands at 8.11, indicating that the P/E multiple significantly exceeds the company's projected earnings growth rate, per SEC filings. KLA's price-to-book ratio registers at 32.95, reflecting the asset-light, high-margin nature of its business model within the technology sector. The company maintains a dividend yield of approximately 0.59%, providing modest income return to shareholders. These valuation levels position KLAC at a significant premium to the broader technology sector median, though the company's dominant market share in process control and inspection equipment within semiconductor manufacturing remains a differentiating factor in its fundamental profile.
KLA Corporation's composite smart money score stands at 49 out of 100, registering a neutral signal according to SID market data. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust positioning among major asset managers per 13F institutional filings. However, this strength is offset by weaker readings in other categories. Insider activity scores 0.0 out of 25, reflecting a heavily sell-skewed transaction pattern; SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider trades over the past 90 days, of which 19 were sales and only one was a purchase. This pronounced insider selling suggests executives and directors have been actively reducing personal exposure to KLAC shares. Dark pool activity registers at 8.5 out of 25, suggesting limited accumulation through off-exchange venues. Congressional trading activity scores 15.6 out of 25, indicating moderate engagement from members of Congress. The divergence between maximum institutional conviction and minimal insider confidence creates a mixed directional signal for the stock.
KLA Corporation has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations across its recent reporting periods, per company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter, the company reported earnings of $9.40 per share against a consensus estimate of $9.15, delivering a positive surprise of $0.25, or approximately 2.7%. The preceding quarter showed earnings of $1.05 per share versus the $1.00 estimate, representing a $0.05 beat. The earliest reported quarter in the dataset also reflected an upside surprise, with actual earnings of $1.22 compared to the $1.18 estimate. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings of $1.00 per share for the upcoming reporting period, scheduled for July 30. KLA's track record of sequential earnings beats across three consecutive quarters underscores the company's operational consistency and management's ability to deliver results above Street forecasts, providing a baseline of execution credibility as investors evaluate forward guidance.
Wall Street coverage of KLA Corporation reflects a moderately constructive consensus, with the majority of recent ratings skewing positive, per SID consensus data. Following the company's latest earnings release on October 29, five major firms reiterated their existing ratings. Citigroup and Stifel both maintained Buy ratings, while Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight designation, collectively representing three bullish assessments among the five covering analysts. UBS and Susquehanna each maintained Neutral ratings, providing the more cautious counterbalance in the coverage universe. Notably, none of the five firms adjusted their ratings in either direction following the earnings report, according to Wall Street analyst reports. This stability suggests the quarterly results aligned sufficiently with expectations to leave investment theses unchanged. The three-to-two ratio of bullish versus neutral ratings indicates that 60% of the recent coverage group maintains a favorable outlook on KLAC, with no analyst currently carrying a bearish or underweight recommendation on the semiconductor equipment manufacturer.
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