KLA Corporation (KLAC)
Company Info
US4824801009
482480100
Oct 8, 1980
Highlights
$93.01B
$27.49
25.51
1.31
$11.55B
$7.03B
$4.88B
$551.33 - $890.20
$785.09
2.29%
2.17
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Performance
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Returns By Period
KLA Corporation (KLAC) returned 11.53% year-to-date (YTD) and -1.51% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, KLAC delivered an annualized return of 30.77%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.
KLAC
11.53%
6.77%
2.52%
-1.51%
34.71%
30.77%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of KLAC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.16% | -3.77% | -4.10% | 3.37% | -0.21% | 11.53% | |||||||
| 2024 | 2.19% | 15.11% | 2.38% | -1.33% | 10.41% | 8.56% | -0.17% | -0.26% | -5.49% | -13.97% | -2.61% | -2.61% | 9.36% |
| 2023 | 4.10% | -3.03% | 5.22% | -3.16% | 14.99% | 9.49% | 5.96% | -2.08% | -8.61% | 2.41% | 16.27% | 6.73% | 56.05% |
| 2022 | -9.50% | -10.23% | 5.04% | -12.78% | 14.66% | -12.54% | 20.20% | -9.96% | -12.06% | 4.57% | 24.68% | -4.10% | -11.19% |
| 2021 | 8.17% | 11.43% | 6.16% | -4.56% | 0.79% | 2.31% | 7.39% | -2.04% | -1.60% | 11.43% | 9.77% | 5.39% | 68.06% |
| 2020 | -6.98% | -6.80% | -6.49% | 14.16% | 7.75% | 10.53% | 2.75% | 3.10% | -5.56% | 1.78% | 28.28% | 2.75% | 47.94% |
| 2019 | 19.09% | 9.13% | 3.39% | 6.76% | -18.59% | 14.68% | 15.33% | 9.10% | 7.81% | 6.01% | -2.60% | 8.73% | 103.99% |
| 2018 | 4.50% | 3.78% | -3.79% | -6.67% | 12.05% | -9.45% | 14.52% | -0.39% | -12.48% | -10.00% | 8.55% | -9.20% | -12.49% |
| 2017 | 8.17% | 6.55% | 5.49% | 3.31% | 6.46% | -12.01% | 1.22% | 1.83% | 13.14% | 2.73% | -5.56% | 2.77% | 36.80% |
| 2016 | -3.40% | 1.95% | 7.48% | -3.94% | 5.06% | 0.44% | 3.36% | -7.83% | 0.65% | 7.75% | 7.06% | -1.45% | 16.95% |
| 2015 | -12.59% | 6.50% | -10.26% | 0.87% | 2.33% | -5.78% | -5.62% | -4.61% | -0.22% | 34.24% | -0.19% | 4.33% | 2.03% |
| 2014 | -4.64% | 6.74% | 6.12% | -7.45% | 3.13% | 10.87% | -1.58% | 7.63% | 3.09% | 0.47% | 9.81% | 1.27% | 39.46% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of KLAC is 49, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for KLA Corporation (KLAC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
KLA Corporation provided a 0.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.30 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.30 | $6.05 | $5.35 | $4.70 | $3.90 | $3.50 | $3.10 | $2.84 | $2.26 | $2.10 | $2.04 | $18.40 |
Dividend yield | 0.90% | 0.96% | 0.92% | 1.25% | 0.91% | 1.35% | 1.74% | 3.17% | 2.15% | 2.67% | 2.94% | 26.17% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for KLA Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $0.00 | $6.05 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $5.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $4.70 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $3.90 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $3.50 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.00 | $3.10 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $2.84 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $2.26 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $2.10 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $2.04 |
| 2014 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $17.00 | $0.00 | $18.40 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
KLA Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.90%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
KLA Corporation has a payout ratio of 20.63%, which is below the market average. This means KLA Corporation returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the KLA Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the KLA Corporation was 83.74%, occurring on Nov 19, 2008. Recovery took 1465 trading sessions.
The current KLA Corporation drawdown is 20.88%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -83.74% | Apr 10, 2000 | 2167 | Nov 19, 2008 | 1465 | Sep 17, 2014 | 3632 |
| -77.19% | Apr 29, 1986 | 1130 | Oct 15, 1990 | 747 | Sep 28, 1993 | 1877 |
| -71.9% | Aug 21, 1997 | 259 | Aug 31, 1998 | 294 | Oct 29, 1999 | 553 |
| -62.33% | Sep 20, 1995 | 246 | Sep 9, 1996 | 110 | Feb 13, 1997 | 356 |
| -40.28% | Jan 18, 2022 | 189 | Oct 17, 2022 | 153 | May 26, 2023 | 342 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of KLA Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of KLA Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 4.0% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how KLA Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KLAC, comparing it with other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, KLAC has a P/E ratio of 25.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KLAC compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. KLAC currently has a PEG ratio of 1.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KLAC relative to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, KLAC has a P/S ratio of 8.0. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KLAC in comparison with other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, KLAC has a P/B value of 22.9. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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