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KLA (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$778.94 -11.35 (-1.44%)
Closing price 05/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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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

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
11

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for KLAC.

Consensus Price Target

$799.58
2.65% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for KLA, the average price target is $799.58. The highest price target for KLAC is $900.00, while the lowest price target for KLAC is $590.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.65% from the current price of $778.94.
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KLAC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/22/24 to 5/22/25
1 Month Ago
4/22/24 to 4/22/25
3 Months Ago
2/22/24 to 2/21/25
1 Year Ago
5/23/23 to 5/22/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$799.58$804.67$831.68$727.15
Forecasted Upside2.65% Upside26.45% Upside10.26% Upside-5.77% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

KLAC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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KLAC Price Targets by Month

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KLA Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKLAComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.55
2.65
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.65% Upside121.55% Upside15.76% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/20/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$790.00+0.38%
5/1/2025Cowen
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
5/1/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Harlan Sur
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$950.00 ➝ $900.00+30.97%
5/1/2025Morgan Stanley
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Shane Brett
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$870.00 ➝ $868.00+25.84%
5/1/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
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Matthew Prisco
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$800.00 ➝ $800.00+16.64%
5/1/2025TD Securities
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Krish Sankar
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$770.00 ➝ $800.00+17.06%
5/1/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Brian Chin
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$750.00 ➝ $770.00+12.67%
5/1/2025Oppenheimer
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Edward Yang
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$700.00 ➝ $740.00+8.85%
5/1/2025UBS Group
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Timothy Arcuri
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$690.00 ➝ $740.00+8.60%
5/1/2025Needham & Company LLC
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C. Shi
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$830.00 ➝ $830.00+18.12%
5/1/2025TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold$770.00 ➝ $800.00+13.85%
4/22/2025Barclays
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Tom O'Malley
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$760.00 ➝ $590.00-7.13%
4/11/2025Citigroup
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Atif Malik
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$910.00 ➝ $800.00+19.36%
3/28/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Blayne Curtis
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$875.00 ➝ $725.00+3.57%
1/31/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Toshiya Hari
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$759.00 ➝ $864.00+14.10%
1/31/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Joseph Quatrochi
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$795.00 ➝ $870.00+13.57%
1/22/2025Susquehanna
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Mehdi Hosseini
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$620.00 ➝ $655.00-15.88%
7/26/2024Argus
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J. Kelleher
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$800.00 ➝ $875.00+10.90%
7/25/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$800.00 ➝ $900.00+14.51%
6/7/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$750.00 ➝ $875.00+13.27%
3/14/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$740.00 ➝ $850.00+22.21%
1/26/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$670.00 ➝ $690.00+7.53%
12/18/2023New Street Research
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$730.00+24.76%
11/22/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$550.00-0.13%
9/14/2023Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$600.00+25.03%

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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, May 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these KLA pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KLA
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $805, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence in KLA Co.'s growth potential.
  • Recent analyst upgrades, including a target price increase to $800 by TD Securities and $864 by Goldman Sachs, indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation.
  • KLA Co. has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, suggesting that the majority see value in the stock and expect it to perform well in the near term.
  • The company has demonstrated solid financial health with a market capitalization exceeding $106 billion, indicating stability and the ability to invest in future growth opportunities.
  • Insider trading activity shows confidence from executives, with the CEO and CFO recently selling shares but still maintaining significant ownership, which can signal a belief in the company's long-term prospects.

KLA
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month high of $896.32 and a low of $551.33, indicating potential volatility that could affect short-term investors.
  • Insider sales, while not uncommon, can raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the company's immediate future, especially with significant decreases in their ownership percentages.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64 suggests a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks if market conditions change or if the company faces financial challenges.
  • Despite positive ratings, the presence of multiple hold ratings from analysts may indicate a lack of consensus on the stock's immediate upside, suggesting caution for potential investors.
  • The semiconductor industry can be highly cyclical, and any downturns in demand could adversely impact KLA Co.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic times.

KLAC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for KLA is $799.58, with a high forecast of $900.00 and a low forecast of $590.00.

20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KLA in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KLAC shares.

According to analysts, KLA's stock has a predicted upside of 2.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, KLA's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like KLA less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for KLA is 2.55 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how KLAC compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:KLAC) was last updated on 5/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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