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KLAC Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
KLA · Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
KLAC live signal snapshot
Shares of KLAC were last at $161.01, up 5.24% on the day, trading 47.6% below its 52-week high of $307.37 and 50.2% above its 52-week low of $107.20. The model's verdict for KLAC right now: HOLD (66% confidence). The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. The short-term averages line up bearishly, and the price remains under its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $168.39, a 4.6% move from the last price.
KLAC's 14-day RSI is 58.0 — healthy bullish momentum without being overextended. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 1.12 shows buying pressure building. The 50-day moving average ($173.71) sits 4.5% below the 200-day ($181.88) — a "death cross" structure that typically confirms longer-term downward pressure.
26 Wall Street analysts covering KLAC put the average price target at $219.62 (range $175.00–$275.00), implying 36.4% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 21 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 8 Hold).
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About KLA
KLA Corporation (KLAC) is a semiconductor equipment & materials company in the technology sector, headquartered in Milpitas, CA, United States. KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers, reticles/masks, chemicals/materials, integrated circuits (ICs), packaged ICs, and printed circuit boards. It has a market value of about $209.8 billion and roughly 17,000 full-time employees. With a beta of 1.5, the stock has historically swung more than the overall market.
KLAC performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 32.5%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 32.2%, 20.7 points better than the S&P 500. Its −12.5% move over the past month extends a −23.1% three-month slide.
| Period | KLAC | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −12.5% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −23.1% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +32.5% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +32.2% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
KLA financials at a glance
KLA's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $4.1 billion of revenue and net income of $1.5 billion (a 37.4% net margin). Revenue was up 28.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.4 on trailing earnings of $3.99 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $2.8 billion, and total debt equals 92% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $4.1B | $1.5B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $3.7B | $1.4B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $3.4B | $1.2B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $3.3B | $1.1B |
KLAC vs. its peers
KLAC's +32.5% this year ranks ahead of 2 of the 5 big technology names below. The strongest of the group this year is Applied Materials (AMAT, +53.7%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLA (KLAC) | $161.01 | +32.5% | 40.4 | HOLD |
| ASML Holding (ASML) | $1,534.42 | +43.4% | 37.8 | HOLD |
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | $395.08 | +53.7% | 34.1 | HOLD |
| Lam Research (LRCX) | $235.88 | +37.8% | 35.2 | HOLD |
| Apple (AAPL) | $355.63 | +30.8% | 39.6 | BUY |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $173.73 | −6.8% | 22.0 | SELL |
KLAC stock: common questions
What is the KLAC stock price target?
26 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $219.62, in a range of $175.00–$275.00, versus a recent price of $161.01. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $168.39 over the next month.
Is KLAC a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates KLAC a HOLD at 66% confidence. Among analysts, 21 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 8 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has KLAC stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 32.5%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 32.2%, 20.7 points better than the S&P 500. Its −12.5% move over the past month extends a −23.1% three-month slide.
What is KLAC's 52-week high and low?
KLAC has traded between $107.20 and $307.37 over the past 52 weeks; at $161.01 it is 47.6% below its 52-week high of $307.37 and 50.2% above its 52-week low of $107.20.
What sector is KLAC in, and who are its peers?
KLAC is in the technology sector (semiconductor equipment & materials). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include ASML Holding (ASML), Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), Apple (AAPL).
How accurate is the KLAC forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines KLAC's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.