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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/kla-corporation-klac/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/kla-corporation-klac/data.json",
 "title": "KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "KLA Corporation (KLAC) stock: Technology, Semiconductor Equipment & Materials. $245.2B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "KLA Corporation (KLAC)",
 "published": "2026-06-16T09:19:56+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-27T07:26:06.996+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T14:21:48.214Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "KLAC",
  "name": "KLA Corporation",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Technology",
  "industry": "Semiconductor Equipment & Materials",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.kla.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 187.92,
  "previousClose": 187.11,
  "change": 0.81,
  "changePercent": 0.43,
  "open": 187.33,
  "high": 189.56,
  "low": 186.020004,
  "volume": 7140400,
  "averageVolume": 9937920,
  "marketCap": 245236819976,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 307.37,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 96.699,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-27T07:26:06.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 51.34426,
  "eps": 3.66,
  "dividendYield": 0.004895960736897751,
  "beta": 1.444,
  "priceToSales": 18.059372,
  "priceToBook": 38.682587,
  "revenueTtm": 13579475968,
  "grossMargin": 0.6136469270737072,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.87496
 },
 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 52.11,
  "macd": -1.26,
  "sma50": 188.89,
  "sma200": 175.94,
  "rsiSignal": "Neutral",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Neutral"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 59,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 187.92,
  "analystTarget": 234,
  "analystCount": 29,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-27T07:26:06.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 187.92,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 2.89,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 186.04,
  "aggressiveEntry": 187.92,
  "stopLoss": 177.99,
  "stopLossPercent": 4.33,
  "targets": [
   191.62,
   195.34,
   200.92
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 126.48,
    "base": 220.61,
    "upside90th": 384.81
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 117.92,
    "base": 259,
    "upside90th": 568.82
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 116,
    "base": 304.05,
    "upside90th": 796.95
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 117.33,
    "base": 356.95,
    "upside90th": 1086
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 120.79,
    "base": 419.05,
    "upside90th": 1453.86
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 125.93,
    "base": 491.96,
    "upside90th": 1921.98
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 132.54,
    "base": 577.55,
    "upside90th": 2516.67
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 140.56,
    "base": 678.03,
    "upside90th": 3270.55
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 150,
    "base": 795.99,
    "upside90th": 4224.1
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 160.89,
    "base": 934.48,
    "upside90th": 5427.52
   }
  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "KLAC Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$187.33",
    "Day Range": "$186.02 to $189.56",
    "Prev Close": "$187.11",
    "Volume": "7.14M",
    "52-Week Range": "$96.70 to $307.37",
    "Market Cap": "$245.24B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+51%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "KLAC Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 5 quarters, KLAC beat estimates 4 times. However, the stock fell 4 times the next day. This suggests positive news is often \"priced in\" or investors are selling the news."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "KLAC Analysis",
   "text": [
    "KLA Corporation (KLAC) is currently trading below its 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $188.89, but above its 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of $182.10 and its 200-day SMA of $175.94. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 52.11, indicating neutral momentum. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is currently at -1.26, suggesting a bearish short-term trend. Key support levels are near the 200-day SMA at $175.94, while resistance is observed around the 50-day SMA at $188.89 and the current trading price. Volume on the latest trading day was 7.14 million, which is below the average daily volume of 9.94 million, indicating a lack of strong conviction behind recent price movements. The combination of neutral RSI and a below-average volume suggests a period of consolidation or indecision in the near term.",
    "The median analyst price target for KLAC is $234.00, representing a 24.5% upside from the current price, indicating positive sentiment from Wall Street.",
    "Current year revenue is projected to grow by 33.00%, and next quarter by 36.00%, driven by strong demand in the semiconductor industry.",
    "Insiders have sold a total of $161.6 million worth of stock, signaling potential concerns about future performance or valuation.",
    "KLA's P/S ratio of 18.06 is substantially higher than the sector median of 7.5, suggesting the stock may be overvalued.",
    "Despite a 5% EPS beat in the June 2026 quarter, the stock price declined by 10.8%, indicating that positive earnings may not be sufficient to drive price appreciation.",
    "The base case outlook for KLA Corporation (KLAC) anticipates continued strength driven by the semiconductor industry's expansion and KLA's critical role in chip manufacturing. Analysts project strong revenue growth, with the current year estimated at +33.00% and a median price target of $234.00, implying a 24.5% upside from the current $187.92 price. The company's strong profitability metrics, including an 87.50% ROE, support this optimistic view, positioning it favorably within the technology sector. However, the outlook is tempered by significant risks. The substantial insider selling of $161.6 million raises concerns about management's near-term confidence, and the high P/S ratio of 18.06 suggests the stock may be overvalued relative to its peers. A shift in semiconductor capital expenditure cycles or increased competition could negatively impact KLA's growth trajectory, potentially leading to a re-rating of its premium valuation. Investors should monitor insider activity and competitive pressures closely."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Significant insider selling totaling $161.6 million warrants close monitoring as it may signal a lack of management confidence in near-term stock appreciation.",
     "While KLA is trading below its 50-day SMA, it remains above its 20-day EMA and 200-day SMA, suggesting a neutral to cautiously optimistic short-term technical outlook.",
     "Consider position sizing carefully given the premium valuation (P/S of 18.06 vs. sector median of 7.5) and the recent price reaction to earnings beats."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Analyst Price Targets",
     "text": "The median analyst price target for KLAC is $234.00, representing a 24.5% upside from the current price, indicating positive sentiment from Wall Street.",
     "source": "Wall Street Analysts"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Forward Revenue Estimates",
     "text": "Current year revenue is projected to grow by 33.00%, and next quarter by 36.00%, driven by strong demand in the semiconductor industry.",
     "source": "Wall Street Estimates"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Significant Insider Selling",
     "text": "Insiders have sold a total of $161.6 million worth of stock, signaling potential concerns about future performance or valuation.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Premium Valuation Metrics",
     "text": "KLA's P/S ratio of 18.06 is substantially higher than the sector median of 7.5, suggesting the stock may be overvalued.",
     "source": "Company Fundamentals"
    },
    {
     "type": "Neutral",
     "title": "Mixed Earnings Reaction",
     "text": "Despite a 5% EPS beat in the June 2026 quarter, the stock price declined by 10.8%, indicating that positive earnings may not be sufficient to drive price appreciation.",
     "source": "Earnings Report"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "KLA Corporation (KLAC) presents a mixed fundamental picture, trading at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 18.06, significantly higher than the sector median of 7.5. This premium valuation is supported by exceptional company fundamentals, including a return on equity (ROE) of 87.50% and a profit margin of 35.57%, both vastly exceeding sector averages of 13.4% and N/A respectively. The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.97, which is in line with the sector average of 0.97. While the company demonstrates strong profitability and efficiency, its current valuation metrics suggest that much of its future growth may already be priced in. The high P/S ratio, coupled with a P/E ratio of 51.34, indicates that investors are paying a premium for KLA's earnings and sales. This premium valuation, combined with significant insider selling, raises questions about the sustainability of the current stock price without continued exceptional performance.",
    "KLA Corporation (KLAC) most recently reported earnings for the quarter ending June 2026, with an actual EPS of $1.05, surpassing the estimate of $1.00 by 5%. This beat was accompanied by a price reaction of -10.8%. Prior to this, the company had a mixed earnings surprise history, with a 2.17% beat in March 2026 and a 4.76% miss in March 2026. The most recent earnings beat was followed by a significant price decline, suggesting that even positive results may not be enough to sustain upward momentum in the current market environment. Forward-looking revenue estimates are strong, with the current year projected to grow by 33.00% and the next quarter by 36.00%. This indicates continued demand for KLA's semiconductor equipment, but the market's reaction to the latest earnings suggests investors are scrutinizing future growth prospects and potential headwinds more closely.",
    "A primary risk for KLA Corporation (KLAC) is the significant insider selling, with $161.6 million in dispositions, indicating a potential lack of confidence from management regarding future stock performance. The company's valuation also presents a risk, as its price-to-sales ratio of 18.06 is substantially higher than the sector median of 7.5, suggesting the stock may be overvalued. Also, while the company has a strong earnings history, the recent -10.8% price reaction following a positive EPS surprise highlights potential investor sensitivity to growth expectations and execution."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "245.24B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "51.34"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "3.66"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "3.37%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "307.37"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "96.70"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Neutral RSI Neutral SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($188.89) above the 200-day SMA ($175.94), price is trading below the 50-day SMA."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Neutral",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "52.11"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-1.26"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "188.89"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "175.94"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.62",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.72",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.24",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.17"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "KLAC Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (52.1) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$191.62",
    "TARGET 2": "$195.34",
    "TARGET 3": "$200.92",
    "STOP LOSS": "$177.99"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+5.39%",
    "Average Feb return": "+1.16%",
    "Average Mar return": "+0.29%",
    "Average Apr return": "+1.94%",
    "Average May return": "+8.05%",
    "Average Jun return": "+8.41%",
    "Average Jul return": "+4.28%",
    "Average Aug return": "+0.01%",
    "Average Sep return": "+0.86%",
    "Average Oct return": "+1.58%",
    "Average Nov return": "+6.58%",
    "Average Dec return": "+1.11%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "2.89%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in KLAC in September 2016 would be worth about $268,457 today, compared with about $35,782 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in KLAC today could grow to about $49,727 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $288,821 and a bear case around $8,562. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "KLAC Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $357 for KLAC by 2030 in the base case, from $188 today (1.9x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $117. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on KLAC's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using KLAC's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. KLAC is highly volatile, so its upside column reaches an extreme multiple; treat it as a statistical tail, not an expectation. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "KLAC simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$126",
        "$221",
        "$385"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$118",
        "$259",
        "$569"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$116",
        "$304",
        "$797"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$117",
        "$357",
        "$1,086"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$121",
        "$419",
        "$1,454"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$126",
        "$492",
        "$1,922"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$133",
        "$578",
        "$2,517"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$141",
        "$678",
        "$3,271"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$150",
        "$796",
        "$4,224"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$161",
        "$934",
        "$5,428"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
   "title": "People Also Watch",
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  },
  {
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "KLAC Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "None",
    "Sold": "$161.6M",
    "Insiders": "15",
    "Avg Transaction": "$4.4M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in KLAC",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Aug 15, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "WALLACE RICHARD P Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "74.3K",
        "$28.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 7, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "WALLACE RICHARD P Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "35.0K",
        "$17.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 11, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "WALLACE RICHARD P Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "87.6K",
        "$17.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 10, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "WALLACE RICHARD P Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "41.8K",
        "$14.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 11, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "WALLACE RICHARD P Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "10.8K",
        "$13.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 13, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "LORIG BRIAN W. Officer",
        "Sell",
        "59.6K",
        "$12.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Sep 15, 2026",
       "cells": [
        "WALLACE RICHARD P Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "72.0K",
        "$12.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 6, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "WALLACE RICHARD P Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "17.4K",
        "$12.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Aug 29, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "KHAN AHMAD A Officer",
        "Sell",
        "13.7K",
        "$12.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 7, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "WALLACE RICHARD P Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "14.0K",
        "$10.0M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=KLA+Corporation&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is KLA Corporation's current stock price?",
   "answer": "KLA Corporation (KLAC) is currently trading at $187.92 as of September 27, 2026."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the Wall Street consensus rating for KLA Corporation?",
   "answer": "The Wall Street consensus rating for KLA Corporation is Buy, with a median price target of $234.00, suggesting an upside of 24.5% from the current price."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is KLA Corporation's stock technically overbought or oversold?",
   "answer": "KLA Corporation's stock is exhibiting neutral momentum, with an RSI at 52.1. It is trading above its 20-day EMA and 200-day SMA but below its 50-day SMA."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key risks facing KLA Corporation?",
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