KLA Corporation is implementing a ten-for-one forward stock split of its common stock, increasing authorized shares from 500,000,000 to 5,000,000,000. Each stockholder of record on June 4, 2026 will receive nine additional shares for every one share held after the close on June 11, 2026.
Shares are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on June 12, 2026 under the symbol KLAC. The board also approved a cash dividend of $2.30 per share, payable June 2, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 18, 2026, a 21% increase, with the post-split August 2026 dividend expected at $0.23 per share.
KLA Corp reports a Schedule 13G filing showing 9,822,421 shares beneficially owned by Vanguard Capital Management, equal to 7.49% of common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has 1,303,047 shares of sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 9,822,421 shares. The filing is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration on 04/30/2026.
KLA Corporation reported strong year-to-date results for the nine months ended March 31, 2026. Total revenues rose to $9.92 billion from $8.98 billion a year earlier, driven by both product and service sales. Net income increased to $3.47 billion from $2.86 billion, with diluted earnings per share improving to $26.26 from $21.32.
The company generated $3.24 billion of net cash from operating activities, supporting significant capital returns. KLA repurchased $1.73 billion of common stock over nine months and paid $752.5 million in dividends, while total stockholders’ equity climbed to $5.83 billion from $4.00 billion a year earlier.
On the balance sheet, cash and cash equivalents were $1.79 billion and marketable securities $3.17 billion, against long-term debt of $5.89 billion in fixed-rate Senior Notes. KLA also maintains a $1.50 billion undrawn revolving credit facility and remains in compliance with all debt covenants.
KLA Corporation reported strong results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter, reflecting double‑digit growth in revenue and earnings. Total revenues reached $3.415 billion, with GAAP net income of $1.201 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $9.12; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $9.40.
Operating cash flow was $707.5 million for the quarter and $4.40 billion for the last twelve months, while free cash flow was $622.3 million for the quarter and $4.01 billion for the last twelve months. Capital returns to shareholders were $874.8 million for the quarter and $3.15 billion for the last twelve months.
The Board approved raising the quarterly dividend to $2.30 per share beginning with the dividend expected to be declared in May 2026 and authorized an additional $7 billion for share repurchases. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, KLA guided total revenues to $3.575 billion +/- $200 million and GAAP diluted EPS to a range of $9.66 +/- $1.00, with higher non-GAAP margins and earnings also outlined.
KLA Corp institutional ownership update: The Vanguard Group reports 0 shares beneficially owned of KLA common stock, representing 0% of the class, following an internal realignment.
The filing states certain Vanguard subsidiaries or business divisions will report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), and that The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has beneficial ownership over securities held by those entities. The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated 03/27/2026.
KLA Corporation announced two major capital return actions. The Board set a new quarterly dividend level of $2.30 per share, a 21% increase from the prior $1.90 dividend declared in February 2026, beginning with the dividend expected to be declared in May 2026, subject to ongoing Board discretion.
The Board also approved a new $7 billion share repurchase program. This authorization is in addition to a prior $5 billion program announced in April 2025, which had $3.94 billion of capacity remaining as of December 31, 2025. Repurchases may be executed through various methods and can be suspended or discontinued at any time. The company also hosted an investor day with presentations from senior management.
KLA Corp director Robert Calderoni reported a small equity award. On February 5, 2026, he received a grant of restricted stock units for 11.269 shares of KLA common stock at no cost. These RSUs vest on the earliest of February 5, 2027, immediately before the next annual stockholder meeting, or ten days before a change of control of KLA.
After this grant, Calderoni directly beneficially owns 3,700.971 shares of KLA common stock, which includes 267.971 shares issuable upon vesting of RSUs. He also indirectly beneficially owns 11,529.527 shares held by The 2019 Calderoni Family Trust, where he serves as trustee and beneficiary.
KLA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.90 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 3, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 17, 2026. KLA develops advanced equipment and services used across the electronics manufacturing industry, supporting wafer, reticle, integrated circuit, packaging and printed circuit board production.
KLA Corporation reported strong quarterly growth, with net income rising to $1,145,682,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025, up from $824,527,000 a year earlier. Total revenues increased to $3,297,146,000 from $3,076,851,000, driven by both product and service sales.
For the first six months, revenue reached $6,506,842,000 and net income was $2,266,722,000. Diluted earnings per share rose to $8.68 for the quarter and $17.15 year-to-date. The effective tax rate was 13.9% for the quarter.
Cash flow from operating activities was strong at $2,529,198,000 for the six months, lifting cash and cash equivalents to $2,452,124,000. KLA continued returning capital, repurchasing $1,101,953,000 of stock and paying $503,662,000 in dividends over six months, while long-term debt remained at $5,950,000,000 face value.
KLA Corporation furnished an update on its business by issuing a press release with selected financial and operating results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company attached this press release as an exhibit to the current report.
The information and attached exhibit are being provided for disclosure purposes only and are expressly stated as not being treated as “filed” under federal securities laws. The report is signed on behalf of KLA Corporation by its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bren D. Higgins.