KLA Posts 23% Revenue Surge Amid 25% Decline in Daily Trading Volume

On September 3, 2025, KLA Corporation (KLAC) traded with a 0.29% decline, closing at a volume of $0.78 billion, a 25.25% drop from the previous day’s trading activity. The semiconductor equipment maker, with a market capitalization of $111.7 billion, remains a key player in advanced inspection and metrology solutions for chip manufacturing, leveraging AI-driven analytics and a robust R&D pipeline.

Recent financial results highlighted strong Q4 performance, with revenue rising 23.6% year-over-year to $3.2 billion, exceeding analyst estimates. Adjusted earnings per share surged 42.1% to $9.38, yet shares dipped 5% post-earnings, reflecting mixed market sentiment. Despite trailing the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) in 52-week returns, KLAC outperformed on a year-to-date basis, gaining 34.3% versus XLK’s 11.7%. The stock currently trades below its 50-day moving average but above its 200-day average.

Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating and a mean price target of $930.62, implying a 10% upside from current levels. Institutional ownership stands at 86.65%, underscoring long-term confidence, while insider trading activity has seen net sales in recent months. Short interest has increased by 9.57% month-on-month, indicating a decline in investor sentiment.

Backtest results show KLAC’s 52-week performance lagging behind XLK by 14.6 percentage points, but its year-to-date gains and robust earnings growth highlight resilience in a challenging market. The stock’s P/E ratio of 27.84 remains significantly lower than both the broader market and its technology sector peers, though its PEG ratio of 2.97 suggests potential overvaluation relative to earnings growth.