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KLAC
KLA Corporation
$194.4
-11.36
(-5.52%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 253.945B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 68.176M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Technology | |||||
| Industry: | Semiconductors | |||||
| CEO: | Richard Wallace | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 17000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.kla.com |
KLA Corporation specializes in creating, manufacturing, and distributing advanced solutions vital for process control, process optimization, and yield enhancement throughout the global semiconductor and broader electronics industries. The company organizes its business into four main segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, PCB, Display and Component Inspection, and an ‘Other’ category. For integrated circuit (IC) fabrication, KLA offers a comprehensive range of products. These include systems for wafer inspection, review, and metrology; defect inspection and metrology for both wafers/substrates and reticles; chemical and materials quality analysis tools; and real-time process management and wafer handling diagnostics essential for IC and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) production. Furthermore, the company develops software for live process control, defect excursion identification, process corrections, and defect classification. KLA also supplies refurbished and remanufactured equipment. Beyond IC manufacturing, KLA supports specialty semiconductor production. This includes benchtop metrology, surface characterization, and electrical property measurement services suitable for general-purpose and laboratory use. They also provide technologies and solutions for etching, plasma dicing, deposition, and various other wafer processing tasks within the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors. Within the printed circuit board (PCB) market, KLA delivers solutions such as direct imaging, inspection, optical shaping, additive printing, and computer-aided manufacturing and engineering. For the display industry, their offerings encompass inspection and electrical testing systems to pinpoint and categorize defects, as well as equipment for defect repair. KLA also supplies inspection and metrology systems designed to improve quality control and yield in both advanced and conventional semiconductor packaging markets. Established in 1975, the company was initially known as KLA-Tencor Corporation before rebranding as KLA Corporation in July 2019. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Milpitas, California.
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| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 9,812,247 | 12,156,162 | 13,579,476 |
| Gross Profit | 5,884,174 | 7,404,295 | 8,324,416 |
| EBITDA | 3,903,015 | 5,340,702 | 5,759,386 |
| Operating Income | 3,635,684 | 5,014,227 | 5,660,780 |
| Net Income | 2,761,896 | 4,061,643 | 4,830,771 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 15,433,566 | 16,067,926 | 17,951,535 |
| Total Liabilities | 12,065,238 | 11,375,473 | 11,601,715 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 3,368,328 | 4,692,453 | 6,349,820 |
| Total Debt | 6,819,643 | 5,884,257 | 5,887,415 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,977,129 | 2,078,908 | 1,649,842 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 3,308,575 | 4,081,903 | 4,143,079 |
| Capital Expenditure | -277,384 | -340,209 | -375,945 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3,031,191 | 3,741,694 | 3,767,134 |
| Net Income | 2,761,896 | 4,061,643 | 4,830,771 |
| Net Change in Cash | 49,264 | 101,779 | -137,168 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2031 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 28,881,496.892 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 34,316,187.302 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 31,774,200 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 12,278,739.567 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 14,589,255.135 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 13,508,549.374 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 11,809,052.621 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 14,787,305.948 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 13,394,274.960 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 2,623,421.693 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 3,117,076.325 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 2,886,177.467 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 10.150 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 11.210 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 8.950 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 4 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 2 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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- Robust Financial Performance: KLA Corporation reported strong financial results in the June Quarter 2025 earnings call, with key metrics such as revenue and net income exceeding expectations. Historical income statements reflect consistent growth in revenue and gross profit, supported by healthy operating margins, indicating operational efficiency.
- Strong Cash Flow Generation: Cash flow statements highlight significant net cash provided by operating activities and positive free cash flow trends over recent years. The freeCashFlowYieldTTM metric suggests a solid return on investment for shareholders, reinforcing financial stability.
- Market Position and Innovation: As noted in the earnings call transcript, KLA maintains a leadership position in the semiconductor equipment industry through sustained investment in R&D. Their focus on advanced technologies aligns with industry demands for cutting-edge solutions, enhancing competitive advantage.
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| Open: | 195.24 | Previous Close: | 205.76 | |
| Day Low: | 191.79 | Day High: | 199.52 | |
| Year Low: | 83.22 | Year High: | 307.37 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 221.66 | Price Avg 200: | 167.2 | |
| Volume: | 3.951M | Average Volume: | 13.022M |
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