(KLAC) KLA-Tencor - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4824801009

Semiconductor, Inspection, Metrology, Process Control, Software

KLAC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of KLAC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 0.5, "2020-06": 2.63, "2020-09": 2.69, "2020-12": 2.94, "2021-03": 3.66, "2021-06": 4.1, "2021-09": 6.96, "2021-12": 4.71, "2022-03": 4.83, "2022-06": 5.4, "2022-09": 7.2, "2022-12": 6.89, "2023-03": 5.03, "2023-06": 4.97, "2023-09": 5.41, "2023-12": 4.28, "2024-03": 4.43, "2024-06": 6.18, "2024-09": 7.01, "2024-12": 6.13, "2025-03": 8.16,

KLAC Revenue

Revenue of KLAC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 1423.964, 2020-06: 1459.593, 2020-09: 1538.62, 2020-12: 1650.87, 2021-03: 1803.773, 2021-06: 1925.471, 2021-09: 2083.838, 2021-12: 2352.63, 2022-03: 2288.676, 2022-06: 2486.739, 2022-09: 2724.424, 2022-12: 2983.887, 2023-03: 2432.608, 2023-06: 2355.137, 2023-09: 2396.956, 2023-12: 2486.726, 2024-03: 2355.391, 2024-06: 2566.232, 2024-09: 2841.541, 2024-12: 3076.851, 2025-03: 3063.029,

Description: KLAC KLA-Tencor

KLA Corporation is a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. The companys comprehensive portfolio includes inspection and review tools, metrology systems, and semiconductor software solutions that enable customers to accelerate yield learning rates and reduce production risk. With a strong presence in the semiconductor industry, KLA Corporation operates through three segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB and Component Inspection.

By analyzing the companys , we can see that the stock is currently trading at $756.88, slightly above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $754.35. The 50-day SMA and 200-day SMA are $703.05 and $708.55, respectively, indicating a positive trend. The average true range (ATR) is $24.48, representing a volatility of 3.23%. Given the current price action and technical indicators, we can expect the stock to continue its upward momentum, potentially facing resistance at $797.6 or $819.2.

From a fundamental perspective, KLA Corporations reveals a market capitalization of $102.35 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.17. The forward P/E ratio is 22.83, indicating expected earnings growth. The return on equity (RoE) is an impressive 101.82%, demonstrating the companys ability to generate strong returns for shareholders. With a strong financial position and a dominant market presence, KLA Corporation is well-positioned for continued growth.

Combining the insights from and , we can forecast that KLA Corporations stock will continue to rise, driven by its strong earnings growth and dominant market position. Our forecast suggests that the stock may reach $797.6 in the near term, with a potential target of $819.2. However, investors should be cautious of potential risks, including market volatility and competition in the semiconductor industry. A stop-loss level could be set around $691.2, below which the stock may face significant support.

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KLAC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 122,267m
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
GiC Sub-Industry Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
IPO / Inception 1980-10-08

KLAC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 75.2
Fundamental 79.3
Dividend Rating 63.1
Rel. Strength 2.09
Analysts 3.96 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 988.02 USD
Fair Price DCF 161.88 USD

KLAC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.82%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.51%
Annual Growth 5y 11.57%
Payout Consistency 90.8%
Payout Ratio 22.1%

KLAC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 94.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 3.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 93.3%
CAGR 5y 37.47%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.93
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.32
Alpha -15.88
Beta 1.918
Volatility 34.16%
Current Volume 601k
Average Volume 20d 1118.4k
Stop Loss 890.9 (-3.5%)
What is the price of KLAC shares?
As of July 10, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 923.18 with a total of 601,038 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.23%, over one month by +11.32%, over three months by +31.58% and over the past year by +6.50%.
Is KLA-Tencor a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, KLA-Tencor (NASDAQ:KLAC) is currently (July 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 79.25 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KLAC is around 988.02 USD . This means that KLAC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 7.02%.
Is KLAC a buy, sell or hold?
KLA-Tencor has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.96. Therefore, it is recommended to buy KLAC.
  • Strong Buy: 11
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts for KLAC share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, KLAC KLA-Tencor will be worth about 1185.6 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 923.18. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +28.43%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 808.4 -12.4%
Analysts Target Price 785.1 -15%
ValueRay Target Price 1185.6 28.4%