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
39.6 / 100
Data Quality
FULL
Penalty
0.0
Sector
Information Technology
Close Price
$180.64
+1.95%
52W Range
$91.49 - $307.37
Market Cap
$229.2B
+2.0%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
46.7
40-70 moderate
2Y Range Position
1%
-92.2% from high / +8.1% from low
Beta
1.45
Relative to market benchmark
MACD
7.50
MACD line -19.26 / signal line -26.76
Fundamental Trend
Growth 73.0Financial Health
Quality 77.3Data Quality
FULLValuation Reference
Price Chart
Close price, two-year source window
Finlify Score
AVOID39.6 / 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 Aug 1, 2026
The Finlify signal for KLAC is HOLD, driven by a Finlify Score of 54.2/100. This score appears to reflect a mixed quantitative picture, with strong accumulation and fundamental quality offset by very low relative strength.
Technical
The very low Relative Strength score of 0.8/100 suggests significant underperformance, consistent with the substantial 60-day return of -89.5% and the stock being -91.6% from its 52-week high. However, a very high Accumulation / Volume score of 99.2/100 indicates strong buying interest despite the price depreciation, and the RSI(14) at 24.3 appears to be in oversold territory, potentially signaling a technical rebound opportunity.
Fundamentals
The asset's Fundamental Trend score of 73.0/100 and Financial Quality score of 77.3/100 suggest a solid underlying business. However, current valuation multiples, such as a P/E of 49.4x, P/B of 62.1x, and P/S of 17.6x, appear elevated. A Beta of 1.4 indicates that KLAC may exhibit higher volatility compared to the broader market, and it offers a modest dividend yield of 0.51%.
Macro Context
The macro environment shows inflation measures like CPI YoY at 3.7% and Core PCE at 3.3% remaining somewhat elevated, while the 10Y Treasury Yield at 4.7% and a positive yield spread of 0.5% suggest a potentially less accommodative monetary policy environment, which could influence growth-oriented sectors like semiconductors.
Key Risks
- Significant Price Depreciation: The 60-day return of -89.5% and distance from 52-week high of -91.6% indicate extreme recent price weakness.
- Elevated Valuation Multiples: P/E of 49.4x, P/B of 62.1x, and P/S of 17.6x appear high, potentially limiting future upside or increasing downside risk if growth expectations are not met.
- Market Volatility: A Beta of 1.4 suggests the stock may experience greater price swings than the overall market, amplifying potential losses during downturns.