KLA (KLAC) Stock
$174.46
−2.43% Close Oct 15
KLAC stock trades 43.2% below its 52-week high and is not in an uptrend by our rules.
Open interactive chartKLAC stock price today
KLAC stock closed at $174.46 on Oct 15, 2026, down 2.43% from the prior close of $178.81. The stock trades 43.2% below its 52-week high of $307.37 and 65.5% above its 52-week low of $105.39. The day range was $168.42 to $175.43 on volume of 13.7 million shares, compared with a 50-day average of 9.4 million. Returns are -11.3% over one week, 4.2% over one month, -18.0% over three months and 43.6% year to date.
- Last close
- $174.46
- Day range
- $168.42 to $175.43
- 52-week range
- $105.39 to $307.37
- From 52-week high
- −43.2%
- Average volume (50 days)
- 9.4M
- 1 week
- −11.3%
- 1 month
- +4.2%
- 3 months
- −18.0%
- Year to date
- +43.6%
- 1 year
- +70.1%
- 3 years
- +268.0%
- 5 years
- +428.5%
Is KLAC stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. KLAC stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
Not yet. KLAC stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average. Momentum: 0 of 2 Daily Pivot filters are active. The 100-day ROC is -7.6% against a minimum of 40%, and the 100-day EMA slope is 20.7% against a minimum of 25%. The Minervini Trend Template has not matched on the latest scan. The close sits below the 50-day SMA at 187.45, the 150-day SMA at 192.74 and the 200-day SMA at 180.81, and the 200-day SMA slope is 4.1%.
- Daily Pivot momentum filters
- 0 of 2 active
- 100-day ROC
- −7.6% filter at 40%: off
- 100-day EMA slope
- +20.7% filter at 25%: off
- Trend state
- Sideways
- Minervini Trend Template
- Not met on the latest scan
- 50-day average
- Below
- 150-day average
- Below
- 200-day average
- Below
- 200-day slope (1 month)
- +4.08%
- ATR (14) % of price
- 4.57%
Momentum filters from the Daily Pivot Breakout indicator: 100-day rate of change and 100-day EMA slope, each against its minimum.
KLAC support and resistance levels
The 200-day SMA at $180.81 sits 3.6% above the close, and the latest Daily Pivot low of $165.89 sits 4.9% below it. The Daily Pivot high is $208.68, 19.6% above the close. Nearby moving averages include the 9-day EMA at $187.01, the 50-day SMA at $187.45, the 21-day EMA at $188.66 and the 150-day SMA at $192.74. The 30-week SMA at $195.39 is 12.0% above the close.
| Level | Price | From close |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot resistance (pivot high) | $208.68 | +19.6% |
| 30-week SMA | $195.39 | +12.0% |
| 150-day SMA | $192.74 | +10.5% |
| 21-day EMA | $188.66 | +8.1% |
| 50-day SMA | $187.45 | +7.5% |
| 9-day EMA | $187.01 | +7.2% |
| 200-day SMA | $180.81 | +3.6% |
| Latest Daily Pivot low | $165.89 | −4.9% |
Levels above the close act as resistance, levels below as support. Last close $174.46.
KLAC breakout and scanner signals
KLAC stock has a Daily Pivot Breakout signal last dated May 26, 2026, with 5 in the past year, and an Ichimoku TK cross last dated Sep 29, 2026, with 3 in the past year. Both were bullish. The Minervini Trend Template and Episodic Pivot scanners have no signals in the past year. The 9/21 EMA cross has one signal in the past year, and a newer signal appeared in the last 5 sessions; members see it in the journal.
| Scanner | Last signal (free view, 5 sessions late) | Past year |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Pivot Breakout | May 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Minervini Trend Template | None in the last year | 0 |
| Episodic Pivot | None in the last year | 0 |
| Ichimoku TK cross | Sep 29, 2026 | 3 |
| 9/21 EMA cross | Sep 24, 2026New signal in the last 5 sessions. See it in the journal. | 1 |
KLAC seasonality by month
October is the strongest month in the KLAC stock seasonality table, averaging 4.35% with a 69% up rate over 26 years. December averages 2.42% with 69% up, and January averages 3.10% with 54% up. August averages -1.41% with 33% up over 27 years, and September averages -1.80% with 44% up.
- Jan+3.1%54% up
- Feb+2.2%67% up
- Mar+1.8%59% up
- Apr+2.5%48% up
- May+1.2%63% up
- Jun+3.0%56% up
- Jul+2.0%59% up
- Aug−1.4%33% up
- Sep−1.8%44% up
- Oct+4.4%69% up
- Nov+2.8%46% up
- Dec+2.4%69% up
Average monthly return over 26+ years of stored daily closes, and the share of years each month closed higher.
KLAC earnings history
KLAC stock has five reported quarters in its history, and four of the five beat the EPS estimate. The Jul 28, 2026 report came in at $1.05 against a $1.00 estimate, a 5.0% surprise. The Apr 29, 2026 report was $0.94 against $0.92, and the Jan 29, 2026 report was $0.89 against $0.88. The Feb 23, 2026 report missed at $0.40 against $0.42, a -4.8% surprise. Trailing EPS is $3.47.
| Reported | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | $1.00 | $1.05 | +5.0% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $0.92 | $0.94 | +2.2% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.42 | $0.40 | −4.8% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.88 | $0.89 | +1.1% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $0.86 | $0.88 | +2.3% |
KLAC bull and bear case
KLAC stock has no bullish factors on record in the latest scan. Its scanner history still includes bullish Daily Pivot Breakout and Ichimoku TK cross signals. The bearish factors are that neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active, with the 100-day ROC at -7.6% and the EMA slope at 20.7% against thresholds of 40% and 25%. The stock does not meet the Minervini Trend Template, and the close is below the 200-day moving average.
What looks strong
What looks weak
- Neither Daily Pivot momentum filter is active (100-day ROC -7.6%, 100-day EMA slope 20.7%; the filters need 40% and 25%).
- Does not meet the Minervini Trend Template on the latest scan.
- Price is below the 200-day moving average.
Drawn only from the data on this page. Not a recommendation.
KLAC news and SEC filings, last 30 days
KLAC stock has one filing in the last 30 days, a DEF 14A dated Sep 22, 2026, with no labels attached. No other filings appear in that 30-day window. Filing history beyond that window is not included in these facts, so no earlier filings are described here.
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Source: SEC EDGAR.
KLAC valuation and fundamentals
KLAC stock trades at a trailing P/E of 50.3 and a forward P/E of 25.9, with a PEG of 3.55. Price-to-sales is 16.8, price-to-book is 35.9 and EV/EBITDA is 37.9. Market capitalization is $227.7 billion. Revenue over the trailing twelve months is $13.6 billion, growing 15.2%, and earnings growth is 13.3%. Gross margin is 61.4%, operating margin 42.5% and profit margin 35.6%.
- Market cap
- $227.67B
- Enterprise value
- $229.19B
- P/E (trailing)
- 50.3
- P/E (forward)
- 25.9
- PEG
- 3.55
- Price to sales
- 16.77
- Price to book
- 35.91
- EV to EBITDA
- 37.9
- Gross margin
- +61.4%
- Operating margin
- +42.5%
- Profit margin
- +35.6%
- Return on equity
- +87.5%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $13.58B
- Revenue growth (quarter, y/y)
- +15.2%
- Cash
- $4.90B
- Debt
- $6.15B
- Beta
- 1.45
KLAC dividends and splits
KLAC stock has a dividend yield of 0.54% and a payout ratio of 21.9%. The recent dividend list is empty, so no individual payments are shown. Free cash flow is $2.6 billion, and cash of $4.9 billion compares with debt of $6.2 billion.
- Dividend yield
- 0.54%
- Payout ratio
- 21.9%
Who owns KLAC?
- Shares outstanding
- 1.31B
- Float
- 1.30B
- Held by insiders
- +0.1%
- Held by institutions
- +93.9%
- Short interest (% of shares)
- +1.9%
- Days to cover
- 2.6
What does KLA Corporation do?
KLAC stock represents KLA Corporation, a semiconductor equipment and technology company based in Milpitas, CA. The company provides process control and process-enabling solutions, with tools that detect defects, measure critical dimensions and monitor process variation. Its segments are Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB and Component Inspection. The company has about 17,000 employees, and Mr. Richard P. Wallace is CEO.
- CEO
- Mr. Richard P. Wallace
- Employees
- 17,000
- Headquarters
- Milpitas, CA, United States
- Website
- kla.com
KLAC stock FAQ
Is KLAC stock in an uptrend?
Not yet. KLAC stock is not in an uptrend by our rules: it does not meet the Minervini Trend Template criteria and neither Daily Pivot Breakout momentum filter is active. Price is below its 200-day moving average.
What is the KLAC stock price today?
KLAC stock closed at $174.46 on Oct 15, 2026, down 2.43% from $178.81. The day range was $168.42 to $175.43.
What are the KLAC stock support levels?
The latest Daily Pivot low of $165.89 is the nearest level below the close, sitting 4.9% under it. Above the close, the 200-day SMA is $180.81 and the Daily Pivot high is $208.68.
What were the recent KLAC stock earnings results?
KLAC stock's most recent reported quarter was Jul 28, 2026, with EPS of $1.05 against a $1.00 estimate, a 5.0% surprise. The Feb 23, 2026 report was the one miss in the five-quarter history.
Are there insider transactions in KLAC stock?
Insider transaction data for KLAC stock is not available yet. Insiders hold 0.11% of shares outstanding.
How does seasonality look for KLAC stock?
October averages a 4.35% return in the KLAC stock seasonality table, with 69% of years up over 26 years. August and September are the weakest months, averaging -1.41% and -1.80%.
What is the bull and bear case for KLAC stock?
KLAC stock has no bullish factors on record in the latest scan, though its scanner history includes bullish Daily Pivot Breakout and Ichimoku TK cross signals. The bearish factors are the inactive momentum filters, failing the Minervini Trend Template and trading below the 200-day moving average.
Are there recent filings for KLAC stock?
KLAC stock has one filing in the last 30 days: a DEF 14A dated Sep 22, 2026, with no labels attached.