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$157.91 -5.69% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $155.99
KLA Corporation (KLAC) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $218.50B
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As of 2026-11-02, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $157.91 (-5.69% 1D, market cap $218.50B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KLAC ranks #115 in composite RQD confidence.
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Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), KLAC carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 53.8x, gross margin of 60.9%, and ROIC of 22.4%. By comparison, SNDK (Sandisk Corporation) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 58.3%, cap $193.29B) and STX (Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (Ireland)) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 58.3%, cap $160.21B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SNDK leads on earnings multiple (21.7x) while SNDK leads on capital efficiency (58.3% ROIC).
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Per KLAC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000319201), KLA Corporation generated $12.16B in revenue (+23.9% YoY), $4.06B in net income, and $3.75B in free cash flow against $16.72B in total assets and $5.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (61% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $156.00 (-1.21%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 30.8% FCF Margin
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KLAC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KLAC SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (28% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 30.8% FCF Margin ($3.75B FCF) & 60.9% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (26% of score)
Altman Z-Score 14.12 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (47.4) create a -12 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade B+$184.00-12.1% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade B$161.74-5% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade B$153.66+2.8% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C+$157.91+1.8% Hist 90D α
68
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the KLAC Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, KLAC faces multiple-compression risk if 53.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Priced at 54x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($178.00) or 200D SMA ($182.18) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($165.02) toward Bear Floor ($128.72).
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Why KLAC Stock dropped -5.69% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
KLA Corporation (KLAC) dropped -5.69% to $157.91, trading at 25% of its 52-week range ($107.2 – $307.37). Solid 61% profit margin (22% return on capital), mixed timing at 54x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 25% of its 52-week range ($107.2 – $307.37) with RSI-14 at 47.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8.8% around $157.91 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 60.9% gross margin and $3.7B annual free cash flow.
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KLAC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -7.83%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $158.8H $167.4L $157.9C $157.9VOL 15.14M
RES: $204.8SUP: $140.4SMA50: $178.0SMA200: $182.2
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
38.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +23.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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KLAC → TSM Confirmed Filing
Large-reticle AI GPU dies (~800mm²) and multi-die CoWoS assemblies tolerate near-zero killer defects, driving structural process-control share gains for KLA optical inspection and reticle metrology.
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KLAC)
Technology Rank #115 of 714
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (KLAC vs. SNDK, STX, WDC, TEL)
Industry: Electronic Components (21 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, KLA Corporation (KLAC) ranks #115 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #27 by equity capitalization ($218.50B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SNDK leads on earnings valuation at 21.7x trailing P/E, while SNDK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 58.3% ROIC and — gross margin. SNDK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with KLAC at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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KLA Corporation | C+ | 68/100 | 53.8x | 60.9% | 22.4% | -5.69% | $218.50B | Benchmark Subject |
| SNDK Sandisk Corporation | B+ | 76/100 | 21.7x | — | 58.3% | -13.47% | $193.29B | /sndk-vs-klac → |
| STX Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (Ireland) | C+ | 66/100 | 21.7x | — | 58.3% | -7.98% | $160.21B | /stx-vs-klac → |
| WDC Western Digital Corporation | C+ | 69/100 | 21.7x | — | 58.3% | -7.41% | $148.01B | /wdc-vs-klac → |
| TEL TE Connectivity plc | B | 74/100 | 35.0x | 35.2% | 15.2% | -4.37% | $64.49B | /tel-vs-klac → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0000319201In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported GAAP revenue of $12.16B (+23.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $9.81B , and +15.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $4.06B, operating cash flow of $4.08B, and free cash flow of $3.75B (+23.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, KLAC closed FY2025 with $16.72B in total assets against $5.06B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 14.12, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-06-30 | $12.16B | $4.06B | $4.08B | $3.75B | $16.72B | $5.06B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-06-30 | $9.81B | $2.76B | $3.31B | $3.03B | $15.00B | $5.14B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-06-30 | $10.50B | $3.39B | $3.67B | $3.20B | $120.17B | $28.12B |
3. KLAC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs KLAC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $157.91 (-5.69% 1D, market cap $218.50B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KLAC ranks #115 in composite RQD confidence.
How does KLAC compare to SNDK and STX in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), KLAC carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 53.8x, gross margin of 60.9%, and ROIC of 22.4%. By comparison, SNDK (Sandisk Corporation) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 58.3%, cap $193.29B) and STX (Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (Ireland)) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 58.3%, cap $160.21B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SNDK leads on earnings multiple (21.7x) while SNDK leads on capital efficiency (58.3% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KLAC?
Per KLAC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000319201), KLA Corporation generated $12.16B in revenue (+23.9% YoY), $4.06B in net income, and $3.75B in free cash flow against $16.72B in total assets and $5.06B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (61% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is KLAC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
KLAC last traded at $157.91 (-5.69% on volume of 22,420,317 shares), positioning the stock -11.29% below its 50-day simple moving average ($178.00) and -13.32% below its 200-day simple moving average ($182.18). Across its 52-week range of $107.20 to $307.37, KLAC sits at the 25.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.8% ($144.01 to $171.81).
KLAC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is KLAC stock moving today?
Why KLAC Stock dropped -5.69% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 61% profit margin (22% return on capital), mixed timing at 54x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 68/100 (C+)
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KLAC — KLA Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, KLAC scores 68 out of 100, a C+ grade with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The fundamental cash engine pillar scores 19 of 20 (ROIC 22.4%; FCF yield 1.71%), indicating the strongest component of the rating. The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 18 of 20 (Altman Z 14.12; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.86), signaling a financially sturdy profile. Insider conviction scores 13 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), a moderate reading. Whale/13F flow scores 10 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), a middling reading. Macro regime fit scores 8 of 20 (Beta 1.31; sector sensitivity), the weakest pillar, implying elevated sensitivity to broader market swings.
For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the upside drivers are the cash generation and balance sheet strength captured in the two highest pillars. The principal valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: P/E (TTM) of 53.8, forward P/E of 45.2, and EV/EBITDA of 42.1, which price in substantial expectations, while FCF yield is only 1.71%. The rating's "Watch for Breakout" framing and its macro-sensitivity score together suggest that the stock's direction depends meaningfully on sector and market conditions rather than on company-specific factors alone. This is an educational reading of the rating, not personalized advice.
Snapshot
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
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| FY 2025 | $12156.2M | $4792.7M | $4061.6M | N/A | $3746.6M | $2452.1M | $5064.5M |
| FY 2024 | $9812.2M | $3259.0M | $2761.9M | N/A | $3031.2M | $1838.3M | $5137.7M |
| FY 2023 | $10496.1M | $3997.1M | $3387.4M | N/A | $3197.5M | N/A | $28120.6M |
Per the market data, gross margin is 60.9%, operating margin 40.8%, and net margin 33.4%, with ROIC at 22.4%. The Roarable RQD rating cites an Altman Z-Score of 14.12, a Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.86. Reported debt declined from $28120.6M (FY 2023) to $5064.5M (FY 2025) per the SEC financials table, while reported revenue and net income rose across FY 2024 to FY 2025.
Open Questions
- What are the company's named segments, revenue mix, and customer base beyond the single disclosed TSM relationship?
- What EPS figures were reported for the financial periods, since all listed EPS entries are N/A?
- What explains the gap in reported cash and debt for FY 2023, and what drove the decline in debt from $28120.6M to $5064.5M?
- What is the analyst consensus, price target distribution, and insider or 13F holder activity?
- How does the 52-week range ($107.2 to $307.37) reconcile with the current price of 167.43 and the recent headline flow?
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📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KLAC (C+ • RQD 68/100) a Buy at $167.43?
Welcome to the KLAC (KLA Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 68/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Electronic Components. Bulls point to capital efficiency (22.4% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (53.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $133.94 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $167.43 Pump the brakes on KLAC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KLAC, but look at what you are paying: 53.8x trailing P/E with 60.9% gross margins. Unless KLA Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $214.31 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $167.43 KLAC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KLAC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Electronic Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $167.43 (52-wk range $107.20 - $307.37), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.