NYSE · KLAC
Technology · Semiconductors
$208.25
Up+$1.12 (+0.54%)
Updated Aug 13, 2026, 9:37 PM
SID Score
5.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
39/100
Bearish
Price performance
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
KLAC closed at $208.25 after 21 trading sessions, down 7.24% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | $210.10 | $210.27 | $205.22 | $208.25 | 11.98M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $198.665 | $203.15 | $195.00 | $200.47 | 8.1M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $204.78 | $205.06 | $192.47 | $192.74 | 10.32M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $197.98 | $201.83 | $195.05 | $198.11 | 8.97M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $189.585 | $198.32 | $185.77 | $193.22 | 13.26M |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $195.465 | $201.16 | $191.22 | $192.80 | 10.02M |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $191.98 | $196.725 | $188.1301 | $195.45 | 13.25M |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $177.97 | $183.19 | $174.60 | $182.75 | 10.26M |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $188.00 | $190.00 | $179.65 | $182.82 | 13.51M |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $186.86 | $186.86 | $178.855 | $180.33 | 17.49M |
| Jul 29, 2026 | $177.625 | $191.37 | $169.81 | $170.19 | 20.43M |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $193.265 | $195.99 | $186.75 | $190.80 | 17.2M |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $210.82 | $214.01 | $195.56 | $203.36 | 14.2M |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $214.51 | $219.99 | $207.44 | $210.52 | 11.3M |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $213.385 | $219.03 | $212.86 | $218.73 | 8.77M |
| Jul 22, 2026 | $210.66 | $218.37 | $210.274 | $214.69 | 9.05M |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $220.25 | $221.00 | $214.23 | $217.56 | 9.95M |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $217.45 | $220.80 | $206.92 | $207.60 | 8.4M |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $208.45 | $216.79 | $204.5839 | $212.75 | 13.06M |
| Jul 16, 2026 | $217.755 | $228.79 | $216.72 | $219.37 | 14.96M |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $235.96 | $236.55 | $216.465 | $224.50 | 10.63M |
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KLAC research
Company profile and research snapshot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Needham | Buy | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Susquehanna | Neutral | — |
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Yahoo · Aug 6, 2026
The KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its common stock, payable on Sept. 1, 2026 to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 17, 2026.
Yahoo · Jul 31, 2026
KLA (KLAC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Yahoo · Jul 30, 2026
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 15.2% year on year to $3.66 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $4 billion at the midpoint, 1.2% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.05 per share was 5.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Yahoo · Jul 30, 2026
A top Wall Street chip analyst says the semiconductor selloff gripping markets has almost nothing to do with actual supply and demand, and the real reason why comes down to a physical constraint most investors are overlooking.
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KLA Corporation shares have experienced significant downward pressure across multiple timeframes, with the stock trading at $208.25 per SID market data. Over the past month, KLAC has declined 9.8%, while the three-month and one-year losses stand at a more pronounced $89.14 and $82.36 respectively. The stock is trading substantially below both its 50-day moving average of $404.67 and its 200-day moving average of $1,264.48, indicating sustained bearish momentum according to Massive/Polygon technical indicators. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 42.8, positioning the stock in neutral-to-oversold territory without yet triggering a traditional oversold signal below 30. KLAC carries a beta of 1.437, reflecting higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 1.02 million shares, while the company maintains a market capitalization of roughly $163.8 billion per SID market data.
KLA Corporation's current valuation metrics reflect premium pricing relative to earnings and book value. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.77, which is elevated compared to broader semiconductor equipment industry averages, per SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 8.11, suggesting that the current earnings multiple significantly outpaces the company's projected growth rate according to consensus estimates. The price-to-book ratio registers at 32.95, indicating investors are paying a substantial premium over tangible net asset value per SEC filings. KLA currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.59%, providing modest income return for shareholders. As a technology sector company operating in the semiconductor process control and inspection space, KLA's valuation reflects its dominant market position and recurring revenue model. However, the elevated PEG ratio warrants close monitoring against forward earnings delivery to assess whether current multiples remain supported by fundamental growth trajectories.
KLA Corporation's composite smart money score stands at 40 out of 100 with a neutral signal, reflecting mixed institutional conviction per SID market data. The institutional sub-score is notably strong at 25 out of 25, indicating robust ownership and positioning among major fund managers according to 13F institutional filings. In contrast, the insider activity sub-score registers at just 4.0 out of 25, driven by a decidedly one-directional pattern: over the past 90 days, corporate insiders have executed 20 transactions, all of which were sales with zero purchases recorded per SEC Form 4 filings. This absence of insider buying amid a significant stock price decline is a notable data point. The dark pool activity sub-score of 10.3 out of 25 suggests moderate off-exchange trading interest, while the congressional trading sub-score sits at a minimal 0.8 out of 25, indicating negligible legislative trading activity in KLAC shares. The divergence between strong institutional holdings and persistent insider selling creates a mixed signal profile for the stock.
KLA Corporation has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in its most recent reported quarters. In the quarter reported on July 28, the company posted earnings of $1.05 per share against a consensus estimate of $1.00, representing a positive surprise of $0.05 per company earnings reports. The prior quarter reported on April 29 showed a more substantial beat, with actual earnings of $9.40 per share versus analyst estimates of $9.15, a positive surprise of $0.25. Looking ahead, the next earnings report is scheduled for July 30, with analysts currently estimating earnings of $1.00 per share. An additional upcoming quarter carries an estimate of $8.97 per share according to analyst estimates. The sequential variation in earnings figures reflects KLA's fiscal calendar and segment reporting dynamics. The company's track record of beating consensus in consecutive quarters provides a factual baseline for evaluating future earnings delivery against Wall Street projections.
Wall Street coverage of KLA Corporation reflects a moderately constructive consensus, with the most recent ratings issued on July 29 showing a split between bullish and neutral stances per Wall Street analyst reports. Needham reiterated its Buy rating, while Jefferies also maintained a Buy recommendation on the stock. Wells Fargo sustained its Overweight rating, representing a third bullish voice among the coverage group. On the more cautious side, Deutsche Bank reiterated its Hold rating and Susquehanna maintained a Neutral stance, per SID consensus data. Notably, none of the five analysts changed their ratings from prior assessments, indicating stable conviction levels despite the stock's recent price declines. Of the five most recent ratings, three carry bullish designations (Buy or Overweight) and two maintain neutral positions, resulting in a 60% bullish skew among the latest coverage updates. No analyst initiated a Sell or Underweight rating, suggesting that the sell-side does not currently view the stock's decline as warranting a bearish downgrade.
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