Yahoo · Sep 11, 2026
Why KLA (KLAC) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
In the latest trading session, KLA (KLAC) closed at $180.64, marking a +1.95% move from the previous day.
NASDAQ · KLAC
KLA Corporation
Technology · Semiconductors
$168.02
Down-$1.07 (-0.63%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 10:49 AM
SID Score
5.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
38/100
Bearish
- Market cap
- 163.8B
- P/E ratio
- 38.77
- Dividend yield
- 4.40%
- 52-week range
- $167.05 – $2,156.69
- Volume
- 7.91M
- Avg. volume
- 1.02M
Price performance
KLAC price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
KLAC closed at $168.02 after 20 trading sessions, down 13.74% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $168.02
- Period change
- -13.74%
- Period low
- $168.02
- Period high
- $194.79
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $172.00 | $172.07 | $165.93 | $168.02 | 7.91M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $168.08 | $173.029 | $167.57 | $169.09 | 12.06M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $181.71 | $182.41 | $177.01 | $180.64 | 7.49M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $176.67 | $180.64 | $174.18 | $177.18 | 10.64M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $187.56 | $189.91 | $179.55 | $182.91 | 9.11M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $190.15 | $190.87 | $185.84 | $188.98 | 12.4M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $177.90 | $187.36 | $173.46 | $185.60 | 12.73M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $169.47 | $173.09 | $167.05 | $172.94 | 6.86M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $171.76 | $172.95 | $167.56 | $172.26 | 6.47M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $172.74 | $173.1965 | $168.07 | $170.89 | 10.48M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $176.86 | $177.61 | $174.17 | $175.45 | 7.61M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $182.04 | $182.60 | $174.70 | $175.54 | 9.97M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $185.01 | $186.78 | $180.85 | $183.77 | 6.56M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $183.41 | $184.26 | $179.70 | $183.83 | 5.96M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $184.58 | $186.13 | $180.71 | $183.34 | 8.9M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $180.02 | $182.84 | $176.45 | $181.57 | 9.87M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $189.435 | $189.77 | $182.11 | $183.99 | 8.91M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $185.56 | $189.36 | $184.55 | $185.86 | 7.33M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $196.435 | $196.978 | $185.38 | $187.27 | 9.7M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $195.47 | $199.52 | $191.78 | $194.79 | 13.53M |
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KLAC research
Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
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.
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Consensus and target data currently published for this company.
- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $1,294.86
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 19
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Needham | Buy | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | — |
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SeekingAlpha · Sep 11, 2026
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 September 11, 2026 12:30 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsBren Higgins - Executive...
Yahoo · Sep 10, 2026
KLA (KLAC) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
In the closing of the recent trading day, KLA (KLAC) stood at $177.18, denoting a -3.13% move from the preceding trading day.
SeekingAlpha · Sep 9, 2026
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference September 9, 2026 9:30 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsBren Higgins - Executive VP & CFOConference...
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KLA Corporation Stock Performance
KLA Corporation shares have experienced significant downward pressure across multiple timeframes, trading at $169.09 per SID market data. The stock has declined 19.24% over the past month and 33.57% over the trailing three months, reflecting broad semiconductor sector weakness. On a one-year basis, KLAC has fallen 86.35%, representing a substantial erosion of shareholder value. Technical indicators confirm the bearish trajectory, with the stock trading well below its 50-day moving average of $197.13 and dramatically below its 200-day moving average of $1,122.07, per SID market data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 39.6, approaching oversold territory but not yet triggering a classic oversold signal below 30. KLAC carries a beta of 1.437, indicating higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume registers at approximately 1.02 million shares, and the current market capitalization stands at $163.8 billion.
KLA Corporation Valuation Analysis
KLA Corporation's current valuation metrics reflect elevated multiples relative to historical norms for semiconductor equipment companies. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.77, according to SID market data, suggesting the market continues to price in significant future earnings growth despite recent share price declines. The PEG ratio stands at 8.11, substantially above the commonly referenced fair-value threshold of 1.0, indicating that the P/E multiple is not well supported by the company's current earnings growth rate. KLAC's price-to-book ratio of 32.95 reflects the asset-light, high-margin nature of its process control and inspection business, per SEC filings. The company maintains a dividend yield of 0.59%, providing modest income to shareholders. Operating within the technology sector, KLA's premium valuation historically has been justified by its dominant market position in semiconductor yield management solutions, though current multiples suggest limited margin of safety at present price levels.
Smart Money Activity for KLAC
Smart money indicators for KLA Corporation present a decidedly bearish outlook, with a composite smart money score of 38 out of 100, per SID market data. The overall signal is classified as bearish, driven primarily by unfavorable insider trading activity. Over the past 90 days, SEC Form 4 filings reveal 20 insider transactions, comprising only 3 purchases against 17 sales, yielding a bearish insider sub-score of 4.0 out of 25. This pronounced sell-side imbalance suggests corporate insiders have been actively reducing personal exposure to the stock. In contrast, institutional positioning remains robust, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25 per 13F institutional filings, indicating that major asset managers continue to maintain or build positions. Dark pool activity registers a moderate score of 8.5 out of 25, suggesting below-average institutional buying through off-exchange venues. Congressional trading activity is negligible at 0.8 out of 25, indicating minimal legislative interest in the stock during the tracking period.
KLA Corporation Earnings Outlook
KLA Corporation has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding consensus expectations in its most recent reported quarters. In the quarter reported on July 28, 2026, the company posted earnings per share of $1.05 versus the consensus estimate of $1.00, delivering a positive surprise of $0.05, according to company earnings reports. In the prior quarter reported April 29, 2026, KLAC posted EPS of $9.40 against the Street estimate of $9.15, representing a $0.25 beat per analyst estimates. Looking ahead, the January 30, 2026 quarter carries an analyst consensus estimate of $8.97 EPS, while the upcoming July 30, 2026 quarter reflects a consensus estimate of $1.00 EPS. The sequential variation in EPS figures reflects KLA's fiscal year reporting calendar. The company's track record of positive earnings surprises provides a foundation for monitoring whether management can sustain above-consensus execution amid broader semiconductor industry headwinds.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for KLAC
Wall Street coverage of KLA Corporation reflects a moderately constructive but divided consensus among major firms, per SID consensus data. The most recent rating action came from UBS on September 1, 2026, maintaining a Neutral stance on the stock. Following the July 29 earnings report, multiple analysts reiterated their positions: Needham maintained a Buy rating, Jefferies reiterated Buy, Deutsche Bank held its Hold recommendation, and Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating, according to Wall Street analyst reports. The distribution shows three firms with bullish ratings (Needham Buy, Jefferies Buy, Wells Fargo Overweight) against two firms adopting neutral postures (UBS Neutral, Deutsche Bank Hold). Notably, no analyst among the recent coverage universe has issued a Sell or Underweight rating despite the stock's significant price deterioration over the past year. The absence of rating changes alongside reiterations suggests analysts view current weakness as cyclical rather than structural to KLA's competitive positioning in semiconductor process control.
