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KLA CORP (KLAC) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:KLAC - Nasdaq - US4824801009 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

773.23  -5.71 (-0.73%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall KLAC gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. Although KLAC is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
KLAC is one of the better performing stocks in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, it outperforms 81% of 110 stocks in the same industry.
KLAC is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
KLAC has an average volume of 1252550 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, KLAC outperforms 61% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
KLAC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so KLAC is lagging the market slightly.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
KLA CORP / KLAC Weekly stock chart
KLA CORP / KLAC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

KLAC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 819.43. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 778.93, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

581.57

827.62

2 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 696.42 to 712.52. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @587.44 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 778.93 to 778.93. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @819.43 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for KLAC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for KLAC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength61.09NEUTRALKLAC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KLAC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KLAC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KLAC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)62.28NEUTRALThe RSI value for KLAC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)6.88POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests KLAC has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)81.45OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests KLAC may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.06MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for KLAC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)28.48POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for KLAC suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
819.44771.9247.52 (5.80%)17.24%
An entry @819.44. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @771.92. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 47.52 points, which is 5.80%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.24% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
KLA CORP / KLAC Daily stock chart

KLA CORP

NASDAQ:KLAC (5/22/2025, 11:37:03 AM)

773.23

-5.71 (-0.73%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Performance
% Chg-0.73%
1 Week-3.24%
2 Weeks12.18%
1 Month18.54%
3 Month3.27%
6 Month21.8%
12 Month-0.02%
2 Year75.84%
3 Year113.5%
5 Year342.68%
10 Year1205.63%
15 Year2431.49%
Volatility
ATR(14)23.59
ATR(20)%3.06%
ATR Inc-23.72%
Range Today15.21
ADR(20)19.94
ADR(20)%2.58%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS61.09
Mansfield0.44
10 Day High810.61
10 Day Low692.8
20 Day High810.61
20 Day Low664.2
52 Week High896.32
52 Week Low551.33
CS1 End778.93
CR1 Start819.43
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.41%
DER(5)1.86%
Volume214.35K
Volume Incr-4.55%
Vol(5)1.12M
Vol(50)1.25M