KLA Corporation (KLAC)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in KLA Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

KLA Corporation (KLAC) has returned 21.34% so far this year and 118.24% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, KLAC has achieved an annualized return of 37.36%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, KLAC's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 1996 with a return of +48.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2000 at -37.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, KLAC closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +25.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 13, 2000 at -17.0%.

KLA Corporation has an annualized alpha of 20.14%, beta of 1.49, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock captured 231.74% of S&P 500 Index gains and 145.38% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KLAC ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for KLA Corporation (KLAC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

KLA Corporation provided a 0.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 10 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 12.49%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.