KLA (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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KLA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , Cantor Fitzgerald , Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft , Jefferies Financial Group , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Morgan Stanley , Needham & Company LLC , Oppenheimer , Royal Bank Of Canada , Sanford C. Bernstein , Stifel Nicolaus , Susquehanna , The Goldman Sachs Group , UBS Group , Weiss Ratings , Wells Fargo & Company , and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

$195.57 -1.15 (-0.58%)

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$195.75 +0.18 (+0.09%)

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KLA - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 29 Analyst Ratings

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
13.13% 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 13.13% from the current price of $195.57.

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

Type	Current Forecast 10/11/25 to 10/11/26	1 Month Ago 9/11/25 to 9/11/26	3 Months Ago 7/13/25 to 7/13/26	1 Year Ago 10/11/24 to 10/11/25
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)	8 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	$287.80	$97.32
Forecasted Upside	13.13% Upside	23.02% Upside	29.49% Upside	-0.98% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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	Technology Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.62	2.23	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.13% Upside	728.40% Upside	19.60% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KLAC News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/6/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Shane Brett Not Rated	Set Target	Overweight	$253.00 ➝ $227.00	+9.74%
10/2/2026	Weiss Ratings 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/28/2026	Zacks Research 4 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/1/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Timothy Arcuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$215.00 ➝ $200.00	+17.68%
7/29/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Srini Pajjuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform	$170.00 ➝ $180.00	+0.93%
7/29/2026	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mehdi Hosseini Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral	$275.00 ➝ $215.00	+18.71%
7/29/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Chin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	$270.00 ➝ $250.00	+38.04%
7/29/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Quatrochi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Overweight	$305.00 ➝ $245.00	+28.41%
7/29/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stacy Rasgon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$225.00	+17.92%
7/29/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Blayne Curtis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$200.00 ➝ $210.00	+10.06%
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7/29/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Melissa Weathers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	$220.00 ➝ $195.00	+2.20%
7/29/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	C.J. Muse Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$325.00	+70.34%
7/29/2026	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Charles Shi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$270.00	+41.51%
7/29/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Harlan Sur Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$200.00 ➝ $238.00	+24.74%
7/28/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$230.00	+20.55%
7/20/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tom O'Malley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$225.00	+5.76%
7/16/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Edward Yang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$200.00 ➝ $260.00	+17.82%
7/9/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Krish Sankar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$200.00 ➝ $260.00	+6.28%
6/23/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vivek Arya Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$210.00 ➝ $317.00	+17.77%
6/17/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Atif Malik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
6/10/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$200.00	-11.58%
5/12/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$140.00 ➝ $186.50	+1.07%
5/6/2026	Citic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$135.00 ➝ $197.00	+13.68%
5/1/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$175.00 ➝ $195.00	+11.41%
4/30/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$155.00 ➝ $170.00	-2.88%
4/30/2026	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$177.00 ➝ $200.00	+14.26%
4/29/2026	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$146.00 ➝ $177.00	-2.54%
4/10/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Caso Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$180.00 ➝ $200.00	+15.79%
3/13/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Weight
3/9/2026	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy
1/26/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Lipacis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$135.00 ➝ $170.00	+12.38%
8/1/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Srini Pajjuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$85.00 ➝ $95.00	+9.13%
5/1/2025	TD Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Krish Sankar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$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 8, 2026. 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. recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended July 28, 2026, with earnings per share of $1.05, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.00, and revenue of $3.66 billion, surpassing the expected $3.61 billion, demonstrating the company's ability to outperform market expectations and drive shareholder value through robust operational execution.
The company has received significant institutional support, with Quintet Private Bank Europe S.A. increasing its position in KLA Co. by 212.9% in the third quarter to hold 175,162 shares, and Colton Groome Financial Advisors LLC raising its stake by 40.1%, indicating growing confidence among professional investors in the long-term trajectory of the semiconductor equipment sector.
Analyst sentiment remains positive with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $221.26, which suggests potential upside from the current stock price of $196.72, as recent upgrades from firms like Stifel Nicolaus and Sanford C. Bernstein reflect optimism about the company's future earnings growth and market position.
KLA Co. maintains a strong balance sheet and financial health, evidenced by a quick ratio of 2.03 and a current ratio of 2.88, which indicates the company has ample liquidity to cover its short-term obligations and invest in research and development without relying heavily on external debt, providing a safety margin for investors.
The company continues to pay a consistent quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, resulting in an annualized yield of approximately 0.5%, which offers a modest income stream for investors while the company retains the majority of its earnings to fund growth initiatives in process control and yield management solutions.

KLA
Bear Case

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

There is significant insider selling activity, with CEO Richard P. Wallace selling 72,019 shares in September 2026 and other executives like Brian Lorig and Mary Beth Wilkinson also reducing their holdings, which may signal that company insiders are taking advantage of current valuations to lock in gains, potentially indicating a lack of confidence in further short-term price appreciation.
The stock is trading at a premium valuation with a P/E ratio of 53.65, which is high relative to many industrial peers, suggesting that investors are paying a substantial amount for each dollar of earnings, and this high multiple leaves little room for error if future earnings growth slows or if the broader semiconductor sector faces a cyclical downturn.
Short interest in KLA Co. has been notable, with 23,554,039 shares shorted as of the September 15, 2026 record date, representing a short percentage of float that indicates a portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance, which can create downward pressure on the share price if these positions are not covered.
The company's stock has experienced volatility, recently trading down 0.9% to $195.01 in midday trading, and the broader semiconductor sector is facing macro pressures and a pause in momentum, which could lead to further price corrections as investors reassess the sustainability of recent gains in chip-related equities.
While the company has strong fundamentals, the high beta of 1.45 indicates that KLA Co. is more volatile than the overall market, meaning that investors may experience larger swings in their portfolio value during periods of market stress, which could be concerning for those with a lower risk tolerance or a need for capital preservation.

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 equities research 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KLAC shares.

According to analysts, KLA's stock has a predicted upside of 13.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

KLA has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cantor Fitzgerald, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

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.

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KLA (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Target