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KLA (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$174.46 -4.35 (-2.43%)
Closing price 10/15/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$173.38 -1.08 (-0.62%)
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KLA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
11
Buy
18

Based on 29 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 29 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for KLAC.

Consensus Price Target

$221.26
26.82% Upside
According to the 29 analysts' twelve-month price targets for KLA, the average price target is $221.26. The highest price target for KLAC is $325.00, while the lowest price target for KLAC is $170.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.82% from the current price of $174.46.
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.
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KLAC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/16/25 to 10/16/26
1 Month Ago
9/16/25 to 9/16/26
3 Months Ago
7/18/25 to 7/18/26
1 Year Ago
10/16/24 to 10/16/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$221.26$222.22$291.26$100.94
Forecasted Upside26.82% Upside32.78% Upside36.90% Upside-8.14% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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.
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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.
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KLA Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKLATechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.62
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.82% Upside688.01% Upside17.79% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/6/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Shane Brett
Shane Brett
Not Rated
Set TargetOverweight$253.00 ➝ $227.00+9.74%
10/2/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/28/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/1/2026Lower TargetNeutral$215.00 ➝ $200.00+17.68%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$170.00 ➝ $180.00+0.93%
7/29/2026Set TargetNeutral$275.00 ➝ $215.00+18.71%
7/29/2026Set TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $250.00+38.04%
7/29/2026Set TargetOverweight$305.00 ➝ $245.00+28.41%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$225.00+17.92%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$200.00 ➝ $210.00+10.06%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingHold$220.00 ➝ $195.00+2.20%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$325.00+70.34%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$270.00+41.51%
7/29/2026Boost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $238.00+24.74%
7/28/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral$230.00+20.55%
7/20/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$225.00+5.76%
7/16/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$200.00 ➝ $260.00+17.82%
7/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$200.00 ➝ $260.00+6.28%
6/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$210.00 ➝ $317.00+17.77%
6/17/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
6/10/2026 Set Target$200.00-11.58%
5/12/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$140.00 ➝ $186.50+1.07%
5/6/2026 Boost Target$135.00 ➝ $197.00+13.68%
5/1/2026 Boost TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $195.00+11.41%
4/30/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$155.00 ➝ $170.00-2.88%
4/30/2026 Boost TargetBuy$177.00 ➝ $200.00+14.26%
4/29/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$146.00 ➝ $177.00-2.54%
4/10/2026Boost TargetOutperform$180.00 ➝ $200.00+15.79%
3/13/2026 Reiterated RatingSector Weight
3/9/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Moderate Buy
1/26/2026Boost TargetOutperform$135.00 ➝ $170.00+12.38%
8/1/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform$85.00 ➝ $95.00+9.13%
5/1/2025Boost TargetHold$77.00 ➝ $80.00+17.06%

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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 Thursday, October 15, 2026. 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.:

  • KLA Co. recently reported earnings per share of $1.05 for the quarter ended July 28, 2026, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.05, demonstrating strong operational performance and profitability that exceeds market expectations.
  • The company's revenue reached $3.66 billion during the most recent quarter, surpassing the analyst expectation of $3.61 billion and marking a 15.2% year-over-year increase, which indicates robust demand for its process-control and yield-management solutions in the semiconductor industry.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with a target price of $221.26, suggesting approximately 27% upside potential from the current stock price of $174.46, as institutions like Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase have recently raised their price targets and ratings.
  • Institutional investors have significantly increased their positions in KLA Co., with firms such as Wellington Management Group and National Pension Service boosting their stakes by over 900% in the second quarter, reflecting strong confidence from major financial entities in the company's long-term growth trajectory.
  • The company maintains a healthy financial position with a current ratio of 2.88 and a quick ratio of 2.03, indicating ample liquidity to cover short-term obligations, while also providing a dividend yield of 0.50% to shareholders.

KLA
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is currently trading at $174.46, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $307.37 and its 200-day simple moving average of $196.64, indicating a recent downward trend and potential overvaluation relative to its recent peak performance.
  • Corporate insiders have been actively selling shares, with CEO Richard Wallace and EVP Brian Lorig selling a combined total of over 147,000 shares in August 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation from those closest to the company's operations.
  • KLA Co. carries a high price-to-earnings ratio of 47.58, which is elevated compared to many industrial peers, suggesting that the stock price may be priced for perfection and leaves little room for error if future earnings growth slows down.
  • The company has a beta of 1.45, meaning it is more volatile than the overall market, and recent short interest data shows that approximately 9.02% of the float is shorted, indicating that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's price movement.
  • Some institutional investors, such as Formuepleje A S, have reduced their holdings in KLA Co. by 32.9% in the third quarter, suggesting that certain large investors are taking profits or repositioning their portfolios away from the semiconductor equipment sector.

KLAC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 29 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for KLA is $221.26, with a high forecast of $325.00 and a low forecast of $170.00.

29 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KLA in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 18 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 26.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, KLA's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like KLA more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for KLA is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how KLAC compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for KLA analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/6/2026.
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