KLA Corporation (KLAC)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-11-04
$149.79-4.10%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KLAC
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 20.0% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 30.9% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-11-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 10.9 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-11-04 · Compared with 40 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
KLAC — dividend update
Dated 2026-08-06
Other Events. On August 6, 2026, KLA Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share on the Company’s common stock. Such dividend shall be payable on September 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 17, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Why it matters: KLA links AI growth to chip checks and advanced packaging. More sales in these areas would back that growth story.
Supportive ifKLA reports higher Semiconductor Process Control sales than a year ago. It says AI or advanced packaging demand drove the rise.
Worry ifSemiconductor Process Control sales fall from a year ago. KLA says demand for AI or advanced packaging weakened.
Why it matters: KLA guided to $4.7 billion, plus or minus $200 million. A result above that range would extend its recent growth.
Supportive ifQ2 FY2027 revenue tops $4.9 billion, above the high end of guidance.
Worry ifQ2 FY2027 revenue falls below $4.5 billion, under the low end of guidance.
Why it matters: KLA has named low-60% margins as a goal. A result below 60.8% would miss the low end of its latest range.
Worry ifQ2 FY2027 GAAP gross margin prints below 60.8%.
Less concerning ifQ2 FY2027 GAAP gross margin is 60.8% or higher.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$258 on $10,000 · ±2.6% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $615 loss on $10,000 · 6.2% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $5,174 loss on $10,000 · 51.7% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.