KLA Corporation
KLAC · NASDAQ · Technology
$187.86
+$3.96 (+2.11%) today
Market Cap
$245.45B
24h Volume
$1.7B
P/E Ratio
51.5
52w High
$301.37
52w Low
$97.75
Est. AI Revenue
12%
7-Day Sparkline (Static)
Company facts
Performance
About KLA Corporation
KLA Corporation is the leader in semiconductor process control. It makes money selling inspection and metrology equipment that chipmakers use to find defects and manage yields, plus services on its large installed base.
AI shows up on both sides of its business. Its AI-powered defect inspection systems use machine learning to spot flaws in advanced chips, Klarity analytics turn inspection data into yield insights, and 5D Patterning Control manages the precision of leading-edge manufacturing.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, KLA trades on the NASDAQ and employs about 15,000 people.
KLA Corporation in the AI buildout
KLA sits in the Chip Equipment & Foundries layer of the AI buildout. Its inspection and process control equipment is what lets foundries hit acceptable yields on advanced-node AI chips and packaging, where defects are hardest to catch and most costly. Leading-edge AI capacity expansion drives incremental demand for its tools. Revenue still cycles with overall semiconductor capital spending, but the push toward more advanced AI silicon plays directly to its strengths.
KLAC is tracked in Chip Equipment & Foundries, rated Strategic on the AI Exposure leaderboard.
By the numbers
52-week range
KLAC trades at $187.86, 44% of the way up its 52-week range of $97.75 to $301.37.
Market cap
Market capitalization is $245.45B, with an AI Exposure Score of 50 out of 100.
Valuation vs peers
Its P/E ratio of 51.5 is in line with the Chip Equipment & Foundries category median of 45.5.
Next earnings
KLA Corporation is next expected to report earnings on October 28, 2026.
Market data as of the close on . Prices are end of day, not live.
Frequently asked questions
What does KLA Corporation do?
KLA sells inspection and process control equipment to chipmakers. Its systems find defects and manage yields in semiconductor manufacturing, which is critical for producing advanced chips economically.
How is KLA exposed to AI?
Through the chips AI needs. Advanced-node AI chip and packaging buildouts drive demand for its yield and inspection tools, though orders cycle with chip capex. Supercycle rates it an AI Exposure Score of 50 out of 100.
What are KLA's main products?
AI-powered defect inspection systems, Klarity analytics for turning inspection data into yield insights, and 5D Patterning Control for managing precision in leading-edge chip manufacturing.
Is KLAC a pure play AI stock?
No. KLA serves all semiconductor manufacturing, and its orders cycle with overall chip capital spending. AI capacity buildouts are a key incremental driver, reflected in its AI Exposure Score of 50 out of 100.
Where is KLA based and who leads it?
KLA is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and is led by CEO Rick Wallace. The company was founded in 1975 and employs about 15,000 people.
Profile written 2026-08, updated as the business changes. Editorial content, not investment advice.
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