Kla Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full fiscal year 2025. Q4 revenues reached $3.175 billion, with GAAP EPS of $9.06 and non-GAAP EPS of $9.38. The company achieved record quarterly free cash flow of $1.06 billion.

For FY2025, KLA posted total revenues of $12.16 billion with GAAP net income of $4.06 billion. Looking ahead to Q1 FY2026, KLA projects revenues of $3.15 billion ±$150 million and non-GAAP EPS guidance of $8.53 ±$0.77.

The company highlighted its crucial role in supporting AI infrastructure development and semiconductor innovation across foundry/logic and memory markets.

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) has unveiled a new $138 million R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales. The 237,000-square-foot complex features 25,000 square feet of R&D clean rooms and 35,000 square feet of manufacturing space, designed to support semiconductor process technologies development. The facility, with capacity for 750 employees, builds upon SPTS Technologies' presence in Wales since 1984. The expansion aims to meet growing demand for advanced chips, particularly driven by AI, and will focus on advanced packaging, power devices, MEMS, RF, and photonics sector technology. This investment strengthens Wales' position as a compound semiconductor cluster and follows the U.K. Government's £5 million commitment to building the talent pipeline in this sector.

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.90 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 3, 2025, to shareholders who are registered as of the close of business on May 19, 2025. This regular dividend declaration demonstrates KLA's commitment to returning value to shareholders through consistent dividend payments.

KLA Corporation reported strong Q3 FY2025 results with revenues of $3.06 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $8.16. The company announced two major shareholder-friendly moves: increasing quarterly dividends to $1.90 per share from $1.70, marking its sixteenth consecutive annual increase, and approving an additional $5 billion share repurchase authorization.

Key financial highlights include:

• Operating cash flow of $1.07 billion for the quarter
• Free cash flow of $990.0 million
• Capital returns of $732.5 million

CEO Rick Wallace noted strong demand for KLA's semiconductor manufacturing solutions, particularly in AI-related investments. Looking ahead, Q4 FY2025 guidance projects revenues of $3.075 billion (±$150 million) with expected GAAP diluted EPS of $8.28 (±$0.78).

KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC) has announced its latest quarterly dividend distribution. The company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.70 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 4, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as stockholders at the close of business on February 24, 2025.

KLA (KLAC) reported strong fiscal Q2 2025 results with total revenues of $3.08 billion, reaching the upper end of guidance. The company achieved GAAP diluted EPS of $6.16 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $8.20. Notable financial metrics include operating cash flow of $849.5 million for the quarter and $3.65 billion for the last twelve months.

The quarter saw capital returns of $876.9 million, while GAAP net income reached $824.5 million. However, results were impacted by a $239.1 million impairment charge for goodwill and purchased intangible assets. Looking ahead, KLA provided Q3 FY2025 guidance with expected revenues of $3.0 billion ±$150 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $8.05 ±$0.60.

The company highlighted strong growth momentum in leading-edge technology, driven by AI and high-performance computing investments, despite navigating through new U.S. government export controls.

The KLA (NASDAQ: KLAC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.70 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 3, 2024, to shareholders recorded in the company's books as of the close of business on November 18, 2024.

KLA (KLAC) reported strong fiscal 2025 first quarter results with revenues of $2.84 billion, exceeding guidance expectations. The company achieved GAAP net income of $945.9 million and GAAP EPS of $7.01. Operating cash flow reached $995.2 million, with free cash flow of $934.8 million. The company returned $765.5 million to shareholders during the quarter. Looking ahead, KLA provided Q2 FY2025 guidance with expected revenues of $2.95 billion ±$150 million and non-GAAP EPS guidance of $7.75 ±$0.60.

KLA has unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of process control and process-enabling solutions for IC substrate (ICS) manufacturing. The new offerings aim to drive chip performance through panel-based interconnect innovation. Key highlights include:

1. Extended capabilities of the Corus™ direct imaging platform
2. Introduction of the Serena™ direct imaging platform for advanced IC substrate lithography
3. New Lumina™ inspection and metrology systems for IC substrates and panel-based interposers

These solutions are designed to help manufacturers achieve higher yield, accelerate delivery cycles, and improve profitability in advanced packaging applications. The portfolio also includes proven KLA process control solutions and Frontline software for engineering, CAM, and production data analytics.