147.83 USD
↘ 15.60 (9.55%)AT CLOSE (03:59 PM EDT)
KLA Corporation Common Stock
KLACNASDAQ • USD
147.44
↘ 0.39 (0.26%)
POST MARKET (AS OF 08:00 PM EDT)
Post Market
AS OF 08:00 PM EDT
147.44
↘ 0.39 (0.26%)
Market: CLOSED
KLAC is currently priced at $148.73. The stock presents a mixed profile: our models indicate a Buy for underlying fundamentals, while technical indicators flash a Strong Sell. Notable factors include a robust Altman Z-Score, exceptional Return on Equity (76.1%) and a bullish Golden Cross on the moving averages. Valuation-wise, the stock is priced at a premium — multiples like P/E and EV/EBITDA sit above sector averages.
Technical & fundamental data as of Oct 22, 2026.
Open?$154.80
High?$155.04
Low?$146.55
Prev. Close?$163.43
Volume?20.7M
Avg. Volume?9.7M
VWAP?$149.75
Rel. Volume?2.14x
Bid / Ask
Bid?$140.35 × 10
Ask?$154.00 × 10
Spread?$13.65
Midpoint?$147.18
Valuation & Ratios
Market Cap?213.3B
Shares Out?1.3B
Float?1.3B
Float %?99.9%
P/E Ratio?44.15
P/B Ratio?33.59
EPS?$3.70
Dividend?0.50%
Ex-Dividend?N/A
News
Profile
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
Employees
17.2K
Market Cap
213.3B
Industry
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS & LENSES
Website
Listed
1980-10-08
Address
ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
MILPITAS, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 875-3000
MILPITAS, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 875-3000
Technical OutlookStrong Sell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
Long-Term (Tide)?▼ Bearish(-2/3)
Medium-Term (Wave)?▼ Bearish(-2/3)
Short-Term (Ripple)?▼ Bearish(-3/3)
MA Alignment?Mixed
Full Technical Analysis →Fundamental OutlookBuy
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
F-Score?77
Z-Score?100
Momentum?83
Short Sent.?84
Piotroski F-Score?6/9Mixed
Altman Z-Score?13.65Safe
Confidence?80%High
Short InterestLow
Short % of Float?1.86%Low
Short Interest?24.3M
Days to Cover?2.6
Free Float1.3B
Avg Daily Volume9.2M
Settlement Date2026-09-30
Financial Health
Current Ratio?2.88Strong
Quick Ratio?2.03Strong
Cash Ratio?0.38Low
Debt/Equity?0.93Moderate
ValuationRICHLY VALUEDvs 8 peers + S&P 500
Score33/100
P/E?44.2PRICEY▾
Peers67
S&P16
P/B?33.59HIGH▾
Peers11
S&P3
P/S?15.71HIGH▾
Peers22
S&P3
P/FCF?56.6PRICEY▾
Peers56
S&P8
EV/EBITDA?35.9HIGH▾
Peers44
S&P7
EV/Sales?16.02HIGH▾
Peers22
S&P3
Returns & Efficiency
ROE?76.1%STRONG▾
Peers100
S&P95
ROA?26.9%STRONG▾
Peers89
S&P97
Cash Flow & Enterprise
FCF?$3.8B
Enterprise Value?$217.5B
Fundamentals ratios updated end of day