KLAC - KLA Corp Stock Analysis
KLA Corp (KLAC) is a publicly traded company listed on the NASD. It operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the broader Technology sector. The company has a market capitalization of 176.24B, generates annual revenue of 12.74B, and reports net income of 4.56B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 1344.55 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is within a normal range, suggesting the stock is fairly priced for its expected growth. The company uses a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which can boost returns but adds financial risk. The dividend yield (0.57%) is modest, often associated with growth-oriented companies. The stock exhibits higher volatility than the market, which may indicate greater risk and potential reward.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.89), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 90.76%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of 94.26%, trading within a 52-week range of 551.33 - 1693.35.
KLAC - KLA Corp
1344.55
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.89
KLAC – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 14
- Hold: 12
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 37
| Index: | NDX, S&P 500 | P/E: | 39.06 | EPS (ttm): | 34.42 | Insider Own: | 0.11% | Shs Outstand: | 131.14M | Perf Week: | -11.81% |
| Market Cap: | 176.24B | Forward P/E: | 28.83 | EPS next Y: | 46.63 | Insider Trans: | -10.89% | Shs Float: | 130.94M | Perf Month: | 2.86% |
| Income(ttm): | 4.56B | PEG: | 1.72 | EPS next Q: | 9.14 | Inst Own: | 90.76% | Short Float: | 2.22% | Perf Quarter: | 10.96% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 12.74B | P/S: | 13.84 | EPS this Y: | 9.73% | Inst Trans: | -0.73% | Short Ratio: | 2.72 | Perf Half Y: | 53.96% |
| Book/sh: | 41.68 | P/B: | 32.26 | EPS next Y: | 27.69% | ROA: | 28.74% | Short Interest: | 2.91M | Perf Year: | 94.26% |
| Cash/sh: | 39.73 | P/C: | 33.84 | EPS next 5Y: | 16.78% | ROE: | 100.73% | 52W Range: | 551.33 - 1693.35 | Perf YTD: | 10.66% |
| Dividend Est.: | 7.71 (0.57%) | P/FCF: | 40.26 | EPS past 3/5Y: | 11.48% 31.57% | ROIC: | 39.55% | 52W High: | 1693.35 -20.60% | Beta: | 1.46 |
| Dividend TTM: | 7.60 (0.57%) | Quick Ratio: | 1.95 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 9.71% 15.93% | Gross Margin: | 60.50% | 52W Low: | 551.33 143.87% | Perf 5Y: | 354.44% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Feb 17, 2026 | Current Ratio: | 2.77 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | 44.49% | Oper. Margin: | 42.54% | RSI (14): | 38.47 | Volatility: | 4.84% 3.94% |
| Employees: | 15200 | Debt/Eq: | 1.12 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 17.55% | Profit Margin: | 35.78% | Recom: | 1.87 | Target Price: | 1712.25 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 1.11 | EPS Q/Q: | 41.75% | Payout: | 22.23% | Rel Volume: | 1.05 | Prev Close: | 1429.36 |
| Sales Surprise: | 1.47% | EPS Surprise: | 0.67% | Sales Q/Q: | 7.12% | Earnings: | Jan 29 AMC | Avg Volume: | 1.07M | Price: | 1344.55 |
| SMA20: | -8.66% | SMA50: | -6.41% | SMA200: | 20.96% | Undervalued: 27.35% | Volume: | 1,116,759 | Change: | -5.93% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 1299.98
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 765.89
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 2244.52
Average value: 1436.8
About KLA Corp
KLA Corp. engages in the supply of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nano-electronics industries. The company operates through the following segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB, Display and Component Inspection. The Semiconductor Process Control segment provides a comprehensive portfolio of inspection, metrology and data analytics products and related services. The Specialty Semiconductor Process segment develops and sells advanced vacuum deposition and etching process tools. The PCB, Display and Component Inspection segment enables electronic device manufacturers to inspect, test and measure PCBs, flat panel displays and ICs to verify their quality. Its products include manufactured chips, reticle, packaging, surface profilers, nanochemical testers, KT pro equipment, and compound semiconductors. The company was founded on July 9, 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.
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