Is KLAC a good investment in 2026?

KLA Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 39.2, with high volatility (39.6% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of KLAC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 39.6%, KLAC has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.45 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does KLAC pay dividends?

Yes, KLA Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.57%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$176.66B

P/E RATIO

39.2

BETA

1.45

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.57%

52W HIGH

$1693.35

52W LOW

$551.33

VOLATILITY

39.6%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$1442.95 → $1344.55-6.82%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$713.00 → $1344.55+88.6%

KLAC | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	KLAC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	39.2x	28.5x	↑ 38%
Beta	1.45	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.57%	0.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	39.6%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare KLAC's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
KLKLAC(You are here)	$1344.55	$176.66B	Technology	—
AAPL	$257.46	$3.78T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$408.96	$3.04T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$177.88	$4.32T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

KLA Corporation is currently trading at $1344.55, which is 20.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.45, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME1.1M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KLAC a good buy right now?

KLA Corporation trades at 39.2x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 39.6% volatility.

Does KLAC pay dividends?

Yes, KLA Corporation offers a dividend yield of 0.57%. This translates to approximately $7.66 per share annually.

How volatile is KLAC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 39.6% and beta of 1.45,KLAC is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.