KLA Corporation
KLAC
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- KLA Corporation operates in a competitive semiconductor equipment industry, which is experiencing robust demand due to the increasing need for advanced technologies in various sectors.
- In Q2 2026, KLA reported a revenue of $3.7 billion, a 7% increase from the previous quarter, demonstrating strong growth momentum.
- The company's operating margin expanded to 42.5% in Q2 2026, reflecting improved efficiency and profitability.
- Despite strong performance, KLA's high trailing P/E ratio of 53.95 may indicate overvaluation compared to industry peers.
- The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 96.88, suggesting a higher reliance on debt financing which could pose risks in a downturn.
- KLA's revenue growth rate of 15.2% may not be sustainable in the long term, especially as the semiconductor market faces cyclical challenges.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $256.72B | Enterprise value | $258.27B | Trailing P/E | 53.75 | Forward P/E | 29.34 |
| PEG | 1.88 | Price / book | 40.49 | Beta | 1.45 | Dividend yield | 0.47% |
| Revenue growth | 15.2% | Earnings growth | 13.8% | Gross margin | 61.3% | Operating margin | 42.5% |
| Profit margin | 35.6% | ROE | 87.5% | ROA | 20.8% | Debt / equity | 0.97 |
| Current ratio | 2.88 | Free cash flow | $2.62B | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $232.77 |
| 52w high | $307.37 | 52w low | $98.10 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.7B | $3.4B | $3.3B | $3.2B | $3.2B | — |
| Op margin | 42.5% | 41.2% | 41.3% | 41.7% | 42.6% | — |
| Net income | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B | — |
| Gross margin | 61.4% | 61.1% | 61.4% | 61.3% | 62.0% | — |
| Gross profit | $2.2B | $2.1B | $2.0B | $2.0B | $2.0B | — |
| Operating income | $1.6B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.4B | — |
- Revenue +7% vs prior quarter ($3.7B vs $3.4B).
- Gross margin 61.4% (was 61.1% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 42.5%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.6B | $12.2B | $9.8B | $10.5B |
| Op margin | 41.7% | 41.2% | 37.1% | 38.1% |
| Net income | $4.8B | $4.1B | $2.8B | $3.4B |
| Gross margin | 61.3% | 60.9% | 60.0% | 59.8% |
| Gross profit | $8.3B | $7.4B | $5.9B | $6.3B |
| Operating income | $5.7B | $5.0B | $3.6B | $4.0B |
No flags
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News
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