# KLA (KLAC) — Overview

KLAC · NASDAQ · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/klac

## Price

Last close $174.46 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $108.70 – $301.71.

## Company profile

KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.

## Financials

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Revenue (trailing twelve months) | $13.6B |
| Revenue (quarter) | $3.7B |
| Revenue growth (year over year) | 15.21% |
| Gross profit (trailing twelve months) | $8.3B |
| Gross margin | 61.30% |
| Net income (trailing twelve months) | $4.8B |
| Net income (quarter) | $1.4B |
| Net income growth (year over year) | 13.32% |
| Net margin | 35.57% |
| Return on equity | 87.50% |
| EPS (trailing twelve months) | $3.68 |
| Book value per share | $4.86 |
| P/E (trailing twelve months) | 47.1 |
| Price to book | 35.9 |
| Debt to assets | 64.63% |
| Payout ratio | 21.73% |
| Dividend yield | 0.48% |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is KLA (KLAC) profitable?

Yes. KLA earned $4.8B in net income over the trailing twelve months, a net margin of 35.57%.

### How much revenue does KLA (KLAC) make?

KLA generated $13.6B in revenue over the trailing twelve months, up 15.21% year over year.

### What is KLAC's P/E ratio?

KLA trades at 47.1 times trailing twelve-month earnings, on an EPS of $3.68.

### How do I buy stock in KLA (KLAC)?

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