KLAC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KLAC - KLA Corporation Common Stock
$179.56
-3.26 (-1.78%)
▼
5d:
-11.7%
30d:
-23.77%
90d:
+4.02%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 28, 2026
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Strength: 8.4/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KLAC trades at premium valuation expecting 46.5% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: KLAC trades at premium valuation expecting 46.5% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$112.92
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$70.11
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 11.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KLAC is currently trading at $179.56, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $198.01 to $255.87. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 35.6) compared to its historical average (11.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 46.5% annual earnings growth. This is a high bar to clear, indicating the stock may be priced for perfection.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KLAC is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $169.81, while resistance sits at $221.00.
Market Sentiment: KLAC has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $228.59 (+25.0%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KLAC is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $169.81, while resistance sits at $221.00.
Market Sentiment: KLAC has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $228.59 (+25.0%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$198.01 -
$255.87
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
52.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 25.0% below Wall St target ($228.59)
- BEARISH: Market expects 46.5% growth - appears too optimistic based on history
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-11.7%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$198.01 -
$255.87
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$169.81
Resistance Level
$221.00
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 31, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
35.63
Wall Street Target
$228.59
(+25.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
15.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
14.7%
Profit Margin
35.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+46.5% premium
PE vs Historical
35.6 vs 11.3
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+46.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$267.83
(+47%)
2-Year Target
$392.37
(+115%)
3-Year Target
$574.83
(+214%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 36→11)
PE COMPRESSION
$182.32
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 35.6, Growth: 38.5%)
$485.86
(+166%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.7, Growth: 38.5%)
$282.70
(+55%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.3, Growth: 38.5%)
$154.10
(-16%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (48x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (36x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 48.35 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.73
Bull Case
$272.89
(+49%)
Analyst growth 37.6%, PE expands to 53.2
Base Case
$248.08
(+36%)
Market implied 37.6%, PE stable at 48.4
Bear Case
$122.62
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 41.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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