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KLA CORP (KLAC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KLAC - US4824801009 - Common Stock

1215.08 USD
-28.57 (-2.3%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:11:18 PM
1215.08 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:11:18 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Overall KLAC gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, KLAC is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that KLAC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 93% of all stocks.
KLAC is one of the better performing stocks in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, it outperforms 86% of 113 stocks in the same industry.
KLAC is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month KLAC has a been trading in the 1166.22 - 1286.81 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
KLA CORP / KLAC Weekly stock chart
KLA CORP / KLAC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, KLAC 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 very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 1212.62, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

841.50

1,227.23

5 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 1197.53 to 1212.62. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 1149.34 to 1165.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 1097.11 to 1097.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @1059.35 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @850.00 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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for KLAC is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength93.84POSITIVEKLAC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 93.84% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPMIXEDThe current price of KLAC is below 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)49.23NEUTRALThe RSI value for KLAC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-2.32NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests KLAC has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)59.88NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for KLAC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for KLAC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)11.6NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for KLAC suggests a weak or negative 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
1,245.031,197.5247.51 (3.82%)25.00%
An entry @1245.03. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average.An exit @1197.52. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 47.51 points, which is 3.82%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.95%.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of KLAC. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • 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 (12/31/2025, 8:11:18 PM)

After market: 1215.08 0 (0%)

1215.08

-28.57 (-2.3%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Performance
% Chg-2.3%
1 Week-4.23%
2 Weeks-0.68%
1 Month2.12%
3 Month10.31%
6 Month31.42%
12 Month84.94%
2 Year109.03%
3 Year222.28%
5 Year369.31%
10 Year1652.1%
15 Year3044.62%
Volatility
ATR(14)38.99
ATR(20)%3%
ATR Inc-17.67%
Range Today36.84
ADR(20)31.61
ADR(20)%2.6%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS93.84
3 months CRS87.26
6 months CRS89.19
Mansfield2.4
10 Day High1286.81
10 Day Low1169.39
20 Day High1286.81
20 Day Low1166.22
52 Week High1286.81
52 Week Low551.33
CS1 End1212.62
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.71%
DER(5)-3.24%
Volume608.00K
Volume Incr-51.31%
Vol(5)436.32K
Vol(50)965.97K

KLA CORP / KLAC FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of KLA CORP (KLAC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to KLAC.


Can you provide the trend direction for KLA CORP?

The current trend direction for KLA CORP (KLAC) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for KLA CORP?

KLA CORP (KLAC) has an RSI value of 49.2297. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for KLA CORP (KLAC) stock?

The MACD indicator for KLA CORP (KLAC) has a value of -2.316, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for KLAC stock?

The short term momentum for KLA CORP (KLAC) is neutral.