KLAC - KLA Corporation
A precision process control equipment maker whose inspection and metrology tools help chipmakers catch defects during manufacturing — a critical quality gatekeeper in semiconductor fabs.
Finlify Score
54.2 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Information Technology
Close Price
$180.33
+5.96%
52W Range
$83.22 - $307.37
Market Cap
$394.1B
+6.0%Compared to previous day
2026 Q1 Revenue
$3.4B
+3.6%Changes from last reporting quarter
2026 Q1 EPS
$9.11
Diluted shares
Analyst Rating
35 analysts in latest ratings feed
RSI
27.9
<40 oversold
2Y Range Position
0%
-92.2% from high / +6.2% from low
Beta
1.47
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
39.93
MACD line -133.07 / signal line -173.01
Fundamental Trend
Growth 73.0Financial Health
Quality 77.3Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
HOLD54.2 / 100
Score History
Finlify Score and component trend
Financial Statements
Calendar year view. Figures are estimates only. For official figures, refer to the company website.
| 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q4 | 2025 Q3 | 2025 Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.4B+3.6% | $3.3B+2.7% | $3.2B+1.1% | $3.2B+3.6% |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income | $1.2B+4.8% | $1.1B+2.2% | $1.1B-6.8% | $1.2B+10.5% |
Columns use the calendar quarter of each reported period end date. QoQ is shown for adjacent company reporting quarters only.
AI Signal
Generated Jul 25, 2026
Finlify's signal for KLAC on 2026-07-23 is HOLD, with an overall Finlify Score of 54.4/100, suggesting a balanced outlook. This score appears to be influenced by strong accumulation and fundamental quality, offset by very low relative strength.
Technical
The asset's Relative Strength is notably low at 0.8/100, indicating significant underperformance, which aligns with a 60-day return of -88.5% and being -89.8% from its 52-week high. However, the Accumulation / Volume score is exceptionally high at 100.0/100, potentially suggesting strong buying interest despite the price decline, and the RSI(14) at 25.1 indicates it may be in oversold territory.
Fundamentals
KLAC exhibits strong underlying fundamentals, with a Fundamental Trend score of 73.0/100 and Financial Quality at 77.3/100. However, its valuation multiples appear elevated, with a P/E ratio of 67.4x, P/B of 25.2x, and P/S of 22.5x. The asset also carries a Beta of 1.5, suggesting higher volatility relative to the broader market, and offers a modest dividend yield of 0.42%.
Macro Context
The current macro environment, characterized by elevated CPI YoY at 3.7% and a 10Y Treasury Yield of 4.7%, may influence investor sentiment towards growth-oriented sectors like semiconductors. The positive yield spread of 0.4% suggests a normal yield curve, but the overall economic conditions could impact future demand for KLA Corp's products.
Key Risks
- Significant recent price depreciation, with a 60-day return of -88.5% and being -89.8% from its 52-week high.
- Elevated valuation multiples, including a P/E of 67.4x and P/S of 22.5x, which may imply limited upside if growth slows.
- Higher market sensitivity due to a Beta of 1.5, potentially amplifying volatility in current macro conditions.