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$KLAC

KLA Corporation Common Stock

XNAS•Technology•Optical Instruments & Lenses

$194.50+0.88%+$1.69Prev $192.80LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is KLAC up today? It is at $194.50 (+0.88%), and our scanner flagged it 377 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment KLAC spikes, and full due diligence on KLAC — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$194.50
Change today
+0.88%
Previous close
$192.80
52-week range
$83.22 – $307.37
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$25.18B
P/E ratio
8.65
Dividend yield
4.77% ($9.20)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
130.6M
SEC · as of 2026-04-27 · 101d ↗
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2025-09-23 ↗
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Tradeable float
10K
0% of shares · after <1% insiders + 100% institutions
Short interest
27.9M
▼ -19% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Days to cover
2.0d
Avg daily volume
10.9M
Classification
Sector
Technology
Industry
Optical Instruments & Lenses
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.3x
15m
0.6x
1h
0.6x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $KLAC up today?

5 alerts today5.5x RVOLBullish news

KLAC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 5 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on KLAC today, peaking at 5.5x its normal volume. A recent catalyst in the news: “Will ASML Split Its Stock This Year?.” Early read: bullish.

Likely catalyst•For the quarter, total revenues were $3.66 billion, above the midpoint of the guidance range;Reported For the quarter, total revenues were $3.66 billion, above the midpoint of the guidance range;Reported GAAP diluted EPS was $1.04, at the upper end of the guidance range, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.05, at the upper end of the guidance range;Reported Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter and fiscal year was $906.4 million and $4.14 billion, respectively, and free cash flow was $817.1 million and $3.77 billion, respectively;, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $KLAC moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 10K shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy20 analysts
Avg target $238.68(+23% upside)
Range $180 – $325
14 buy6 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Smart money in $KLAC

All smart money →
  • FAFisher Asset Management (Fisher) increased its positionAs of Q2 2026 holdings · filed Aug 4, 2026$99M13F-HR ↗

From SEC 13F quarterly holdings (position as of quarter-end, not a transaction date or price) and dated 13D/13G stake filings. Not investment advice.

Insiders

5 buys, 32 sells last 3 months (21/48 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Lorig Brian
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-15K
0.01% of company
sold 15%82K$2.7M
at $182.75
Aug 4, 26
Wallace Richard P
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-110K
0.08% of company
sold 17%526K$20.1M
at $182.75
Aug 4, 26
Khan Ahmad A.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-31K
0.02% of company
sold 17%154K$5.7M
at $182.75
Aug 4, 26
Higgins Bren D.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-30K
0.02% of company
sold 12%222K$5.4M
at $182.75
Aug 4, 26
Kirloskar Virendra A
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-4Ksold 24%14K$810K
at $182.75
Aug 4, 26
Kirloskar Virendra A
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 11%12K$300K
at $191.59
Aug 4, 26
Wilkinson Mary Beth
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-10Ksold 20%40K$1.8M
at $182.75
Aug 4, 26
Wilkinson Mary Beth
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-4Ksold 11%36K$823K
at $191.59
Aug 4, 26
Wilkinson Mary Beth
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 3.4%50K$326K
at $182.82
Aug 3, 26
Kirloskar Virendra A
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-730sold 3.8%18K$133K
at $182.82
Aug 3, 26
Higgins Bren D.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-7Ksold 2.8%252K$1.3M
at $182.82
Aug 3, 26
Lorig Brian
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 3.3%96K$600K
at $182.82
Aug 3, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$KLAC Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish81Bullish
📰 News: 6 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.9%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$KLAC Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 21m ago 3.6× RVOL
KLAC hit 3.615x RVOL at 10:23 AM ET
at $196.58
Alert· 27m ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $KLAC at $195.9500 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"investing entry · dip-enter refire","shares":1,"instance":"Rider","setup":"dip-enter refire"}
at $195.95
Alert· 1h ago +1.34%
$KLAC moved +1.34% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:43 AM ET
at $190.49
Alert· 1h ago -0.8% vs EMA
$KLAC near 200 EMA: -0.82% from 200 EMA at 9:21 AM ET
at $190.50
Alert· 1h ago 5.5× RVOL
KLAC hit 5.489x RVOL at 9:21 AM ET
at $190.50
Alert· 6h ago -0.9% vs EMA
$KLAC near 200 EMA: -0.93% from 200 EMA at 4:11 AM ET
at $191.00
Alert· 6h ago 3.6× RVOL
KLAC hit 3.609x RVOL at 4:11 AM ET
at $191.00
Alert· 17h ago -0.6% vs EMA
$KLAC near 200 EMA: -0.58% from 200 EMA at 5:20 PM ET
at $191.90
Alert· 17h ago 5.3× RVOL
KLAC hit 5.333x RVOL at 5:20 PM ET
at $191.90
News· The Motley Fool· 19h ago Bullish
Will ASML Split Its Stock This Year?
Alert· 1d ago +1.24%
$KLAC moved +1.24% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:40 AM ET
at $192.66
Alert· 1d ago 2.9× RVOL
KLAC hit 2.875x RVOL at 10:24 AM ET
at $195.31
Alert· 1d ago -2.49%
$KLAC moved -2.49% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:52 AM ET
at $200.41
Alert· 1d ago 3.9× RVOL
KLAC hit 3.857x RVOL at 9:52 AM ET
at $201.03
Alert· 1d ago -0.2% vs EMA
$KLAC near 200 EMA: -0.18% from 200 EMA at 6:10 AM ET
at $194.15
Alert· 1d ago 4.5× RVOL
KLAC hit 4.519x RVOL at 6:10 AM ET
at $194.15
Alert· 1d ago -0.6% vs EMA
$KLAC near 200 EMA: -0.57% from 200 EMA at 4:38 AM ET
at $193.52
Alert· 1d ago 2.8× RVOL
KLAC hit 2.770x RVOL at 4:38 AM ET
at $193.52
Alert· 1d ago
The Watcher SOLD $KLAC at $196.3000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"time_box_slow","shares":8,"instance":"Rider"}
at $196.30
Alert· 1d ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $KLAC at $194.9900 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"investing entry · dip-enter(d)","shares":8,"instance":"Rider"}
at $194.99
Alert· 1d ago
The Watcher SOLD $KLAC at $193.5000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"stop_hit","shares":11,"instance":"Rider"}
at $193.50
Alert· 1d ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $KLAC at $194.9900 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"investing entry · dip-enter(d)","shares":11,"instance":"Rider"}
at $194.99
Alert· 1d ago
The Watcher SOLD $KLAC at $194.6000 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"dead_tape","shares":24,"instance":"Rider"}
at $194.60
Alert· 1d ago
The Watcher BOUGHT $KLAC at $194.6500 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"buy","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"investing entry · dip-enter(d)","shares":24,"instance":"Rider"}
at $194.65
Alert· 1d ago
The Watcher SOLD $KLAC at $194.0500 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"stop_hit","shares":32,"instance":"Rider"}
at $194.05
Alert· 1d ago
The Watcher SOLD $KLAC at $194.0100 __THOTH_JSON__{"side":"sell","strategyLabel":"The Watcher · investing","reason":"stop_hit","shares":32,"instance":"Rider"}
at $194.01
News· SEC EDGAR· 8d ago
KLA CORP: •For the quarter, total revenues were $3.66 billion, above the midpoint of the guidance range;
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News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 51d ago Bullish
Semiconductor Equipment Market Size to Hit USD 329.73 Billion by 2035 | Research by SNS Insider
News· SEC EDGAR· 54d ago
KLA CORP filed an 8-K: Charter / Bylaw Change
News· Benzinga· 54d ago Bullish
Billionaire Investor Doubles Down On AI Trade, Adds Chip-Equipment Names
News· Benzinga· 55d ago Bullish
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KLAC stock FAQ

Why is $KLAC up today?

KLAC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 5 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on KLAC today, peaking at 5.5x its normal volume. A recent catalyst in the news: “Will ASML Split Its Stock This Year?.” Early read: bullish.

What is the KLAC stock price today?

KLAC last traded at $194.50, up 0.88% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does KLAC pay a dividend?

Yes. KLAC currently has a dividend yield of about 4.77% ($9.20 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live KLAC alerts?

The KLAC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged KLAC 377 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is KLAC on?

KLAC (KLA Corporation Common Stock) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $25.18B in the OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS & LENSES sector.

Is KLAC good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge KLAC for yourself. This is not investment advice.

Live data from TheDesperateTrader scanner. Not investment advice.