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.
NYSE · KLAC
KLA Corporation
Technology · Semiconductors
$168.02
Up+$2.36 (+1.40%)
Updated Sep 16, 2026, 4:19 PM
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
- $165.93 – $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, with the stock trading at $168.02 per SID market data. Over the past month, KLAC has declined 19.24%, while the three-month return reflects a steeper loss of 33.57%. On an annual basis, the stock has shed 86.35%, representing substantial erosion in shareholder value. Technical indicators confirm the bearish momentum, as KLAC trades well below both its 50-day moving average of $197.13 and its 200-day moving average of $1,122.07, according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 39.6, approaching oversold territory but not yet triggering a traditional oversold signal below 30. The stock 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, reflecting sustained institutional participation despite the persistent downtrend.
KLA Corporation Valuation Analysis
KLA Corporation currently carries a market capitalization of approximately $163.8 billion, per SID market data. The company's trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 38.77, which is elevated relative to the broader Technology sector, while the PEG ratio of 8.11 suggests the stock is trading at a premium relative to its anticipated earnings growth rate. According to SEC filings, the price-to-book ratio registers at 32.95, reflecting substantial market premium over the company's reported book value. This elevated ratio is characteristic of asset-light semiconductor equipment companies with high returns on equity. KLA offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.59%, providing modest income to shareholders. The combination of a high P/E, significantly stretched PEG ratio, and premium price-to-book multiple indicates that the current valuation embeds considerable expectations for future earnings expansion despite the stock's recent price declines across all measured timeframes.
Smart Money Activity for KLAC
Smart money signals for KLA Corporation are decidedly bearish, with the composite smart money score registering at 38 out of 100 per SID market data. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating strong positioning from major fund managers. However, insider activity tells a contrasting story, scoring just 4.0 out of 25. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, with sells outnumbering buys by a ratio of nearly six to one — 17 sales versus only 3 purchases. This imbalance suggests company insiders have been actively reducing their exposure. Dark pool activity scores 8.5 out of 25, indicating below-average institutional accumulation through off-exchange venues. Congressional trading activity is minimal at 0.8 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings. The divergence between strong institutional positioning and persistent insider selling creates a mixed but net-bearish signal for KLAC, warranting close monitoring of future Form 4 disclosures.
KLA Corporation Earnings Outlook
KLA Corporation has demonstrated a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in its recent quarterly results. According to company earnings reports, the most recently reported quarter showed earnings per share of $9.40 against a consensus estimate of $9.15, representing a positive surprise of $0.25, or approximately 2.7%. In the prior reported quarter, KLAC posted EPS of $1.05 versus the $1.00 estimate, delivering a $0.05 upside surprise. Looking ahead, analysts project EPS of $8.97 for the quarter with results expected on January 30, 2026, while the subsequent quarter ending July 30, 2026, carries an estimate of $1.00 per share, per analyst estimates. These forward projections reflect expectations for continued profitability in KLA's semiconductor process control and yield management segments. The company's consistent pattern of beating consensus estimates across recent quarters provides a factual track record of execution relative to Wall Street expectations.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for KLAC
Wall Street analyst coverage of KLA Corporation reflects a moderately constructive but divided consensus, per SID consensus data. In the most recent rating action dated September 1, 2026, UBS maintained its Neutral rating on KLAC. Following the company's July earnings report, four firms issued ratings on July 29, 2026. Needham reiterated its Buy rating, while Jefferies also maintained a Buy recommendation, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Deutsche Bank held its position at Hold, and Wells Fargo reaffirmed an Overweight rating. Among these five most recent analyst actions, three represent bullish or constructive stances — two Buy ratings and one Overweight — while two analysts maintain neutral positions. No analyst in the recent coverage universe has issued a Sell or Underweight rating. The absence of any downgrades in recent actions is notable given KLAC's 33.57% decline over three months, suggesting analysts view the pullback within the context of longer-term semiconductor equipment demand fundamentals.
