KLA CORP (KLAC) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:KLAC • US4824801009
1344.55 USD
-84.81 (-5.93%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
1338.69 USD
-5.86 (-0.44%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for KLA CORP (KLAC).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$1,700.62
+ 26.48% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 28, 2026
PeriodQ3 / 2026
EPS Estimate$9.32
Revenue Estimate3.434B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
77.84%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$1,700.62
Upside
+ 26.48%
From current price of $1,344.55 to mean target of $1,700.62, Based on 37 analyst forecasts
Low
$1,401.88
Median
$1,734.00
High
$1,995.00
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
21.72%
3 Months
30.03%
Price Target Summary
37 analysts have analysed KLAC and the average price target is 1700.62 USD. This implies a price increase of 26.48% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 1344.55.
The average price target has been revised upward by 30.03% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
77.84%
KLAC was analyzed by 37 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 78. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about KLAC.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
KLAC was analyzed by 37 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-02-02 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-30 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-30 | Needham | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-30 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-30 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform -> Sector Perform |
| 2026-01-30 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-30 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-30 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-30 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-21 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2026-01-20 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-01-20 | Needham | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-15 | RBC Capital | Initiate | Sector Perform |
| 2026-01-15 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight -> Overweight |
| 2026-01-14 | Bernstein | Initiate | Outperform |
| 2026-01-14 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-13 | TD Cowen | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2026-01-13 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-08 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-16 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Upgrade | Neutral -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-15 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2025-12-02 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-10-31 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-30 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 28, 2026
PeriodQ3 / 2026
EPS Estimate$9.32
Revenue Estimate3.434B
Revenue Q2Q12.11%
EPS Q2Q10.78%
Number of Analysts25
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
2.72%
Revenue (3 Months)
3.06%
EPS (1 Month)
2.45%
EPS (3 Months)
3.17%
Next Earnings Summary
KLAC is expected to report earnings on 4/28/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 9.32 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.43B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 3.06% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 10.496B 13.94% | 9.812B -6.51% | 12.156B 23.89% | 13.654B 12.32% | 16.376B 19.94% | 17.966B 9.71% | 19.573B 8.94% | 22.231B 13.58% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 4.592B 9.67% | 4.224B -8.01% | 5.408B 28.03% | 6.208B 14.79% | 7.657B 23.34% | 8.576B 12.00% | 9.609B 12.05% | 10.84B 12.81% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 4.177B 9.23% | 3.823B -8.48% | 5.014B 31.17% | 5.819B 16.05% | 7.328B 25.93% | 8.114B 10.73% | 8.867B 9.28% | 11.008B 24.15% | |
| Operating Margin | 39.80% | 38.96% | 41.25% | 42.62% | 44.75% | 45.16% | 45.30% | 49.52% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 25.33 19.65% | 23.76 -6.20% | 33.32 40.24% | 37.22 11.72% | 47.67 28.07% | 54.02 13.31% | 59.63 10.39% | 76.96 29.06% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | Q1 / 28 | Q2 / 28 | Q3 / 28 | Q4 / 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 9.32 10.78% | 9.90 5.57% | 10.46 18.73% | 11.05 24.88% | 11.06 18.74% | 11.27 13.84% | 11.46 9.58% | 11.43 3.38% | 11.44 3.43% | 11.52 2.20% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 3.434B 12.11% | 3.582B 12.83% | 3.686B 14.84% | 3.869B 17.34% | 3.863B 12.49% | 3.897B 8.79% | 3.928B 6.57% | 3.927B 1.50% | 3.967B 2.69% | 3.994B 2.49% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 1.541B -6.09% | 1.625B -6.92% | 1.68B 13.27% | 1.751B 12.36% | 1.806B 17.20% | 1.818B 11.88% | 1.815B 8.04% | 1.801B 2.86% | 1.839B 1.83% | 1.848B 1.65% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 1.46B 8.70% | 1.544B 14.22% | 1.625B 17.23% | 1.722B 26.42% | 1.715B 17.47% | 1.728B 11.92% | 1.747B 7.51% | 1.723B 0.06% | 1.737B 1.28% | 1.735B 0.41% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
16.77%
EPS Next 5 Year
18.23%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
13.41%
Revenue Next 5 Year
10.14%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
17.61%
EBIT Next 5 Year
14.24%
KLA CORP / KLAC Forecast FAQ
What is the average price target for KLA CORP (KLAC) stock?
37 analysts have analysed KLAC and the average price target is 1700.62 USD. This implies a price increase of 26.48% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 1344.55.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for KLA CORP?
KLA CORP (KLAC) will report earnings on 2026-04-28, after the market close.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for KLA CORP next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of KLA CORP (KLAC) is 9.32 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.43B USD.
What is the expected long term growth rate for KLAC stock?
The expected long term growth rate for KLA CORP (KLAC) is 13.41%.