KLA's Trading Volume Drops 29.68% to $1.012 Billion Despite Stock Price Gains

On June 17, 2025, KLA's trading volume reached $1.012 billion, marking a 29.68% decrease from the previous day. The company's stock price rose by 0.03%, marking the second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 2.88% over the past two days.

KLA Corp has seen a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives from analysts in the latest quarter. Among the 16 analysts who provided ratings, 5 were bullish, 6 were somewhat bullish, and 5 were indifferent. There were no somewhat bearish or bearish ratings. The average 12-month price target for KLA is $789.88, with a high estimate of $950.00 and a low estimate of $590.00. This average has decreased by 2.02% from the previous average price target of $806.20.

Edward Yang of Oppenheimer raised his price target on KLA to $950.00 from $740.00, maintaining an outperform rating. This adjustment came after Oppenheimer met with company officials and assessed the improved outlook for the semiconductor equipment sector. Other analysts, such as Harlan Sur of JP Morgan and Shane Brett of Morgan Stanley, have also adjusted their price targets and ratings for KLA, reflecting the changing market dynamics and company performance.

KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers globally, specializing in semiconductor process control. The company holds a majority share in this market segment and has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments. Its top customers include leading chipmakers like TSMC and Samsung. KLA's financial health is robust, with a market capitalization that surpasses industry standards, a revenue growth rate of 29.8% over the past three months, and an exceptional net margin of 35.53%. However, the company faces challenges in debt management, with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52.