Kla Tencor Stock Today

KLAC Stock  USD 768.97  10.29  1.32%   

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KLA Tencor is trading at 768.97 as of the 8th of June 2024, a -1.32 percent decrease since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 779.26. KLA Tencor has a very small chance of experiencing financial distress in the next few years but had a somewhat ok performance during the last 90 days. Note, on February 5, 2024, Representative Ro Khanna of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of KLA Tencor's common stock.
Business Domain
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
IPO Date
8th of October 1980
Category
Technology
Classification
Information Technology
KLA Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. KLA Corporation was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California. The company has 134.64 M outstanding shares of which 2.39 M shares are now shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.7 trading days to cover. More on KLA Tencor

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KLA Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
CEORichard Wallace
Thematic Ideas
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Business ConcentrationSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, Information Technology, Nasdaq CTA Artificial, SP 500 Index, Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, NASDAQ 100 Technology, Nasdaq 100, NASDAQ 100 Pre, NASDAQ Composite, NASDAQ Composite Total, Semiconductor, Measuring and Control Equipment, Information Technology, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, Semiconductor Equipment & Materials, Technology (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Return On Assets0.230.22
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Asset Turnover0.740.86
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.420.54
Significantly Down
Pretty Stable
Total Current Liabilities4.5 B4.3 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total8.9 B8.5 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets17 B16.2 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets10.1 B9.6 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities4.4 B4.2 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
KLA Tencor can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand KLA Tencor's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of KLA Tencor's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
KLA Tencor currently holds 5.89 B in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 3.06, implying the company greatly relies on financing operations through barrowing. KLA Tencor has a current ratio of 2.38, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about KLA Tencor's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Change To Inventory

(123.68 Million)
KLA Tencor (KLAC) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA. It is located in One Technology Drive, Milpitas, CA, United States, 95035 and employs 15,000 people. KLA Tencor is listed under Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Mega-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 105.69 B. KLA Tencor conducts business under Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment sector and is part of Information Technology industry. The entity has 134.64 M outstanding shares of which 2.39 M shares are now shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.7 trading days to cover. KLA Tencor currently holds about 2.95 B in cash with 3.67 B of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 20.84.
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Ownership Allocation
KLA Tencor secures a total of 134.64 Million outstanding shares. The majority of KLA Tencor outstanding shares are owned by institutions. These other corporate entities are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to shop for positions in KLA Tencor to benefit from reduced commissions. Thus, outside corporations are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in KLA Tencor. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of KLA Tencor as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that on February 5, 2024, Representative Ro Khanna of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of KLA Tencor's common stock.
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KLA Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Hhg Plc2024-03-31
1.9 M
Ameriprise Financial Inc2023-12-31
1.9 M
Norges Bank2023-12-31
1.8 M
Northern Trust Corp2023-12-31
1.6 M
Bank Of America Corp2023-12-31
1.4 M
State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co2024-03-31
1.4 M
Amvescap Plc.2023-12-31
1.3 M
Pictet Asset Manangement Sa2024-03-31
1.3 M
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2023-12-31
1.3 M
Vanguard Group Inc2024-03-31
13.1 M
Blackrock Inc2023-12-31
11.5 M
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KLA Tencor Historical Income Statement

At present, KLA Tencor's Total Revenue is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Gross Profit is expected to grow to about 7.6 B, whereas Depreciation And Amortization is forecasted to decline to about 83.1 M. View More Fundamentals

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KLA Tencor Corporate Management

Virendra KirloskarChief Accounting Officer and Sr. VPProfile
Becky HowlandSr CommunicationsProfile
Oreste DonzellaPackaging ElectronicsProfile
Kevin CFAVice RelationsProfile
Mary WilkinsonChief VPProfile

Additional Information and Resources on Investing in KLA Stock

When determining whether KLA Tencor offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of KLA Tencor's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Kla Tencor Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Kla Tencor Stock:
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Is Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of KLA Tencor. If investors know KLA will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about KLA Tencor listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.12)
Dividend Share
5.5
Earnings Share
19.09
Revenue Per Share
70.604
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.03)
The market value of KLA Tencor is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of KLA that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of KLA Tencor's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is KLA Tencor's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because KLA Tencor's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect KLA Tencor's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between KLA Tencor's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if KLA Tencor is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, KLA Tencor's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.