KLA (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$721.46 -6.27 (-0.86%)

As of 03:51 PM Eastern

KLA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
12

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for KLA in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for KLAC.

Consensus Price Target

$830.67
15.14% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for KLA, the average price target is $830.67. The highest price target for KLAC is $950.00, while the lowest price target for KLAC is $655.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.14% from the current price of $721.46.

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KLAC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$830.67	$831.68	$816.63	$641.05
Forecasted Upside	15.14% Upside	10.26% Upside	25.53% Upside	-8.39% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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KLAC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KLAC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

KLA Stock vs. The Competition

Type	KLA	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.68	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.14% Upside	833.00% Upside	17.47% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KLAC News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/3/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Joseph Moore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$703.00 ➝ $748.00	+1.75%
1/31/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Toshiya Hari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$759.00 ➝ $864.00	+14.10%
1/31/2025	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars	Brian Chin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$800.00 ➝ $825.00	+9.01%
1/31/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Prisco Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$800.00 ➝ $875.00	+14.22%
1/31/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Quatrochi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$795.00 ➝ $870.00	+13.57%
1/31/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tom O'Malley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$700.00 ➝ $760.00	+2.37%
1/31/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Shi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$800.00 ➝ $830.00	+11.80%
1/31/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Sidney Ho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$725.00 ➝ $850.00	+14.49%
1/22/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mehdi Hosseini Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$620.00 ➝ $655.00	-15.88%
1/21/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Timothy Arcuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$665.00 ➝ $780.00	+0.41%
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10/31/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$760.00 ➝ $725.00	+4.80%
10/31/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$750.00 ➝ $850.00	+22.87%
9/16/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$960.00 ➝ $900.00	+22.10%
7/26/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Kelleher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$800.00 ➝ $875.00	+10.90%
7/25/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$800.00 ➝ $900.00	+14.51%
7/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$800.00 ➝ $950.00	+24.66%
6/7/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$750.00 ➝ $875.00	+13.27%
5/13/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy	$740.00 ➝ $820.00	+14.16%
3/14/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$740.00 ➝ $850.00	+22.21%
1/26/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$670.00 ➝ $690.00	+7.53%
12/18/2023	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$730.00	+24.76%
11/22/2023	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$550.00	-0.13%
9/14/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$600.00	+25.03%
4/6/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$435.00	+13.99%

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Should I Buy KLA Stock? KLAC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these KLA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KLA
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in KLA Co.:

KLA Co. has recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with an earnings per share of $8.20, surpassing analysts' expectations of $7.73. This indicates robust financial performance and effective management, which can attract investors looking for growth.
The stock price of KLA Co. is currently around $716.46, which is near its 52-week high of $896.32. This suggests potential for appreciation, making it an attractive option for investors seeking capital gains.
Analysts have a positive outlook on KLA Co., with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a price target of $830.67. This consensus among analysts can provide confidence to investors regarding the stock's future performance.
KLA Co. has a strong return on equity of 108.60%, indicating that the company is highly efficient in generating profits from its equity. This is a positive sign for investors looking for companies with high profitability.
The company has a consistent dividend payout, recently announcing a quarterly dividend of $1.70, which translates to an annual yield of approximately 0.95%. This can appeal to income-focused investors looking for regular returns.

KLA
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in KLA Co. for these reasons:

Despite the positive earnings report, KLA Co. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30.13, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings. This could deter value investors looking for bargains.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.30, suggesting that it is more volatile than the market. This could pose risks for investors who prefer stable investments.
Recent downgrades from analysts, such as a shift from "buy" to "hold" by StockNews.com, may signal caution and uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance, which could concern potential investors.
KLA Co. operates in the semiconductor industry, which can be subject to cyclical downturns and market fluctuations. Investors should be aware of the inherent risks associated with this sector.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64 indicates a significant level of debt compared to equity, which could raise concerns about financial stability and the ability to manage debt obligations effectively.

KLAC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for KLA is $830.67, with a high forecast of $950.00 and a low forecast of $655.00.
: 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KLA in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KLAC shares.
: According to analysts, KLA's stock has a predicted upside of 15.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, KLA's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: KLA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like KLA less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for KLA is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how KLAC compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:KLAC) was last updated on 3/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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KLA (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target