KLA Corporation Common Stock
KLACKLA Corporation (KLAC) specializes in the development of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries. The company provides hardware and software tools that help manufacturers improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and device performance. KLA's products are essential in the production of integrated circuits and advanced electronic devices.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | $2.30 | 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-18 |
| March 3, 2026 | $1.90 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-17 |
| December 2, 2025 | $1.90 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 |
| September 3, 2025 | $1.90 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 |
| June 3, 2025 | $1.90 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: KLA Corporation Common Stock has rewarded shareholders with 86 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held KLAC shares during this period received a total of $73.62 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $2.30/share was paid 46 days ago, on June 2, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: KLAC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.76%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2005, the dividend payout has grown by 1816.7%, from $0.12 to $2.30.
- Dividend Reliability: KLAC has maintained or increased its dividend for 46 consecutive payments.
Company News
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The global semiconductor equipment market is valued at $138.64 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to $329.73 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 9.05%. Growth is driven by rising AI and 5G adoption, government-backed fab investments, and increasing demand across consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications sectors. Wafer fabrication ...
Daniel Loeb's Third Point hedge fund is increasing its AI exposure by acquiring significant positions in chip-equipment makers KLA Corporation, ASML Holding, and Lam Research. All three companies reported strong quarterly earnings that beat expectations, with positive guidance and analyst upgrades, reflecting robust demand driven by AI infrastruc...
The Nasdaq 100 rose 1.1% on Thursday, led by semiconductor equipment makers rallying on positive analyst upgrades and AI data-center demand outlook. However, Oracle plunged 11.6% despite record earnings, citing a $40 billion financing plan and 162% increase in capital spending for AI infrastructure. Software stocks broadly declined while small ca...
KLA Corporation outperformed the S&P 500 on Wednesday following a 25% price target increase from Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C.J. Muse to $2,000 per share. The upgrade was driven by KLA's raised advanced packaging revenue guidance to $1 billion, fueled by strong AI hardware demand. The analyst maintained an overweight recommendation ahead of the co...
