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KLAC today

$161.04+$0.03 (+0.02%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourStrong Bullish

1 hourLeaning Bullish

15 minDescending Triangle

5 minConsolidating

Daily trend turns up above $171.31

Key levels

Resistance$190.87

Resistance$171.31

Support$144.82

Support$128.16

Latest news & SEC filings

GuidanceKLA Gives Outlook for Advanced-Packaging Sales, Sees Service Business Expand

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About KLA

KLA provides process control and process-enabling equipment and services for making semiconductors, wafers, reticles, printed circuit boards and packaged chips. It reports three segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB and Component Inspection. Its customers include chipmakers, wafer and reticle producers, electronics manufacturers and specialty semiconductor makers, with operations spanning multiple regions worldwide.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Aug 6, 2026.

Nasdaq · Technology

KLA CORP (KLAC)

$161.04+0.03 (+0.02%)
STRONG_BUYGrade: A+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
145.2160.6176.1191.5161.04Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High161.20
Low155.36
Open155.88
Volume1.72M
Avg Vol11.49M
VWAP157.38
30d High206.89
30d Low129.80
30d Chg-22.16%

What Is the Price Target for KLAC?

SEPT Low Target

$180.00

SEPT Mid Target

$225.00

SEPT High Target

$317.00

Analyst Consensus

$225.00

Current: $161.41Upside: +39.4%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is KLAC a Buy or Sell Right Now?

85
Investability Score
STRONG_BUY12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Oct 28▲ UpEarnings5 articles
KLA reported fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the $1.18 estimate, with revenue of $4.136 billion also topping the $4.039 billion consensus. The company guided second-quarter adjusted EPS to $1.33-$1.55, whose midpoint exceeds the $1.38 estimate, while sales guidance of $4.5B-$4.9B was roughly in line with the $4.537 billion consensus. Shares closed at $158.77, up 2.06% on the day, trading between $155.20 and $160.96 on volume of about 10.1 million. The earnings beat and above-consensus profit outlook signal positive momentum for the stock.
Critical news
Nov 9HIGHEarnings: growth/beat
Oct 28HIGHEarnings: growth/beat
Oct 28HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 11.7% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is KLAC Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$209.13

53

Moat Score

NARROW

6/9

Piotroski Score

11.0

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with KLAC?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 3 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

6 buys / 4 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

LOW

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
McMullen Michael R.directorBuy1,669-Nov 4, 2026
Embree Tracy AdirectorBuy1,669-Nov 4, 2026
KENNEDY KEVINdirectorBuy1,669-Nov 4, 2026
Taylor Susan J.S.directorBuy1,669-Nov 4, 2026
Samath JamiedirectorBuy1,669-Nov 4, 2026
Hanley Jeneanne MichelledirectorBuy1,669-Nov 4, 2026
CALDERONI ROBERTdirectorBuy2,203-Nov 4, 2026
PENG VICTORdirectorBuy1,669-Nov 4, 2026
WALLACE RICHARD PofficerSale12,761$2.5MAug 7, 2026
Lorig BrianofficerSale2,875$556KAug 7, 2026

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KLAC Growth Story

Revenue YoY

11.7%

3yr Revenue CAGR

9.0%

EPS Growth YoY

20.39%

FCF Growth YoY

0.6%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
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KLAC — frequently asked questions

What is KLAC stock price today?

KLA CORP (KLAC) is at $161.04, up 0.02% (+$0.03) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is KLAC stock moving today?

Latest KLAC news — Nov 9, 2026: KLA Gives Outlook for Advanced-Packaging Sales, Sees Service Business Expand

Why did KLAC stock move on Oct 28, 2026?

KLA reported fiscal first-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.22 per share, beating the $1.18 estimate, with revenue of $4.136 billion also topping the $4.039 billion consensus. The company guided second-quarter adjusted EPS to $1.33-$1.55, whose midpoint exceeds the $1.38 estimate, while sales guidance of $4.5B-$4.9B was roughly in line with the $4.537 billion consensus.

What is the KLAC price target?

The average analyst price target for KLAC is $225.00, ranging from $180 to $317, based on 16 analysts.

What do analysts rate KLAC?

Analyst ratings for KLAC: 21 Buy, 8 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Buy.

Did KLAC beat earnings?

KLAC last reported on Oct 28, 2026: EPS $1.22 vs $1.19 expected — a beat of 2.5%.

What is KLAC's P/E ratio?

KLAC trades at a P/E of 37.9 vs a Technology average of 28.5.

Does KLAC pay a dividend?

Yes. KLAC's dividend yield is 0.76%.

How much debt does KLAC have?

KLA CORP reported $5.7B of debt and $1.5B of cash (Sep 30, 2026).

What are KLAC support and resistance levels?

Support: $144.82, $128.16, $111.81. Resistance: $171.31, $190.87, $208.68.

What are insiders doing with KLAC?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 3 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on KLAC?

Nov 9, 2026: KLA Gives Outlook for Advanced-Packaging Sales, Sees Service Business Expand