KLA Corporation Common Stock (KLAC)
Stock · NASDAQ · Technology
$165.74as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
KLAC Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What KLAC's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 30 | +6.1% | 73% | September 18, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 23 | +5.0% | 74% | October 2, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band BreakdownActive now | 17 | +7.2% | 76% | July 29, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 11 | -1.3% | 45% | September 1, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +3.0% | 62% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About KLAC
KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers, reticles/masks, chemicals/materials, integrated circuits (ICs), packaged ICs, and printed circuit boards. It operates through three segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; and PCB and Component Inspection. The company offers inspection and review tools to…
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Electronic Components
- Employees
- 17,000
- Website
- www.kla.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $168.42$175.43
- Market cap
- $252.40B
- P/E (trailing)
- 47.11
- P/E (forward)
- 25.88
- EPS (trailing)
- $3.67
- Dividend yield
- 1.04%
- Beta
- 1.46
- Avg. volume
- 10.07M
- Ex-dividend date
- August 17, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- September 1, 2026
How KLA Corporation Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Aug 8, 2025 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
26 analyst ratings
KLA Corporation Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- KLACKLA Corporation Common Stock$165.74▼ 5.00%Market cap $252.40BP/E 47.11$99.86$307.37
- STXSeagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland)$639.01▼ 7.50%Market cap $193.32BP/E 49.34$209$1,145
- SNDKSandisk Corporation Common Stock$1,299▼ 6.85%Market cap $186.38BP/E 17.63$130.5$2,354
- WDCWestern Digital Corporation Common Stock$332▼ 6.86%Market cap $155.63BP/E 13.48$113.5$799.87
- COHRCoherent Corp. Common Stock$232.9▼ 7.06%Market cap $65.39BP/E 60.14$108.19$440
- TELTE Connectivity plc Ordinary Shares$212.64▼ 0.16%Market cap $62.27BP/E 20.23$190.27$252.56
- NTAPNetApp Inc. Common Stock$203.8▼ 5.08%Market cap $37.57BP/E 29.87$93.69$240.87
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLAC KLA Corporation Common Stock | $252.40B | 47.11 | $165.74 | ▼ 5.00% | $99.86$307.37 |
| STX Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) | $193.32B | 49.34 | $639.01 | ▼ 7.50% | $209$1,145 |
| SNDK Sandisk Corporation Common Stock | $186.38B | 17.63 | $1,299 | ▼ 6.85% | $130.5$2,354 |
| WDC Western Digital Corporation Common Stock | $155.63B | 13.48 | $332 | ▼ 6.86% | $113.5$799.87 |
| COHR Coherent Corp. Common Stock | $65.39B | 60.14 | $232.9 | ▼ 7.06% | $108.19$440 |
| TEL TE Connectivity plc Ordinary Shares | $62.27B | 20.23 | $212.64 | ▼ 0.16% | $190.27$252.56 |
| NTAP NetApp Inc. Common Stock | $37.57B | 29.87 | $203.8 | ▼ 5.08% | $93.69$240.87 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- Lam Research Stock Hits Longest Losing Streak Ever: Are There Buyers Around?benzinga · 10/15/2026
- Applied Materials vs. KLA: Does Faster Growth Beat the Cheaper Cash-Flow Price?Yahoo · 10/9/2026
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- ONTO's $1.1 Billion Backlog: Can Growth Accelerate Into 2027?Yahoo · 10/9/2026
- What Was KLA Telling You Before Its Stock Ran?Yahoo · 10/8/2026
- Advanced Energy Soars 40% YTD: Is the Stock Worth Buying Now?Yahoo · 10/8/2026
- If You Invested $1000 in KLA a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth NowYahoo · 10/8/2026
- The Bull Case For KLA (KLAC) Could Change Following Rising AI Focus Amid Export And Cyclical RisksYahoo · 10/7/2026
- $100 Invested In KLA 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much TodayBenzinga · 10/7/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Richard P. Wallace · September 15, 2026 · Sale72.0K @ $171.88
- Brian Lorig · August 13, 2026 · Sale59.6K @ $208.13
- Bren D. Higgins · August 12, 2026 · Sale31.5K @ $209.87
- Richard P. Wallace · August 11, 2026 · Sale87.6K @ $198.95
- Ahmad A. Khan · August 11, 2026 · Sale33.2K @ $198.95
- Mary Beth Wilkinson · August 10, 2026 · Sale1.7K @ $204.56
- Virendra A. Kirloskar · August 10, 2026 · Sale529 @ $204.56
- Virendra A. Kirloskar · August 7, 2026 · Sale2.4K @ $197.57
- Brian Lorig · August 7, 2026 · Tax Withholding2.9K @ $193.22
- Mary Beth Wilkinson · August 7, 2026 · Sale21.8K @ $197.57
- Mary Beth Wilkinson · August 7, 2026 · Tax Withholding1.2K @ $193.22
- Ahmad A. Khan · August 7, 2026 · Tax Withholding4.5K @ $193.22
- Bren D. Higgins · August 7, 2026 · Tax Withholding4.5K @ $193.22
- Virendra A. Kirloskar · August 7, 2026 · Tax Withholding521 @ $193.22
- Richard P. Wallace · August 7, 2026 · Tax Withholding12.8K @ $193.22
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 110.77M
- Total value held
- $154.37B
- Institutional holders
- 2053
- Unknown12.60M
- Unknown8.52M
- Unknown6.15M
- Unknown4.40M
- Unknown4.08M
- Unknown3.67M
- Unknown2.73M
- Unknown2.44M
- Unknown1.86M
- Unknown1.77M
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AI Market Commentary
AI-generatedAll commentary →Synthesized from recent news and fundamentals/technical data -- not human analyst commentary or trader sentiment.
October 16, 2026
KLAC noted for strong yearly gain and dividend quality
Recent articles have highlighted KLAC's 64.5% gain over the past year and its reputation as a dividend-quality stock. At the same time, broader chip‑equipment makers are experiencing losing streaks as AI spending concerns weigh on the sector. These factors together provide context for investors reviewing KLAC's performance and valuation.
KLAC noted for strong yearly gain and dividend quality. Recent articles have highlighted KLAC's 64.5% gain over the past year and its reputation as a dividend-quality stock. At the same time, broader chip‑equipment makers are experiencing losing streaks as AI spending concerns weigh on the sector. These factors together provide context for investors reviewing KLAC's performance and valuation.