Is KLAC a good investment in 2026?

KLA Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 49.5, with very high volatility (50.3% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of KLAC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 50.3%, KLAC has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.44 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does KLAC pay dividends?

Yes, KLA Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.43%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$222.90B

P/E RATIO

49.5

BETA

1.44

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.43%

52W HIGH

$1798.00

52W LOW

$607.70

VOLATILITY

50.3%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$1438.24 → $1696.46+17.95%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$634.43 → $1696.46+167.4%

KLAC | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Technology Sector Context

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

METRIC	KLAC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	49.5x	28.5x	↑ 74%
Beta	1.44	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.43%	0.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	50.3%	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)	$1696.46	$222.90B	Technology	—
AAPL	$265.30	$3.90T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$417.18	$3.10T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$196.36	$4.77T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

KLA Corporation is currently trading at $1696.46, which is 5.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.44, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KLAC a good buy right now?

KLA Corporation trades at 49.5x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 50.3% volatility.

Does KLAC pay dividends?

Yes, KLA Corporation offers a dividend yield of 0.43%. This translates to approximately $7.29 per share annually.

How volatile is KLAC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 50.3% and beta of 1.44,KLAC is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.