KLA Corporation Surges to 49th in Trading Volume with $1.457 Billion Turnover Despite Stock Price Decline

On July 22, 2025, KLA Corporation (KLAC) experienced a significant surge in trading volume, with a turnover of $1.457 billion, marking a 130.12% increase from the previous day. This substantial rise placed KLA in the 49th position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, despite the high trading volume, KLA's stock price declined by 4.86%.

KLA Corporation, a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries, is poised to benefit from the growing artificial intelligence (AI) megatrend. As chipmakers upgrade their equipment to meet the demands of AI, semiconductor capital equipment firms like KLA are expected to see increased demand for their products. This trend is anticipated to gain momentum in the coming year, with AI driving the need for advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies.

Analysts have expressed optimism about KLA's prospects, with 19 analysts setting an average price target of $852.56 for the stock over the next twelve months. The highest price target among these analysts is $1,035.00, reflecting a strong belief in the company's growth potential. This positive outlook is supported by the increasing demand for semiconductor equipment driven by the AI revolution, which is expected to benefit KLA and its peers in the industry.