KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock Forecast
KLAC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.17 / 5 from 30 analysts
- Price target
- $232.77 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +40.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $1.18
- 52-week range
- $109.71 – $301.71
KLAC analyst ratings
30 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KLAC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KLAC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.18 | $1.15 | $1.25 | $0.88 | +33.7% | 22 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.36 | $1.31 | $1.41 | $0.89 | +53.6% | 22 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.44 | $4.79 | $5.86 | $3.76 | +44.6% | 25 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.74 | $5.81 | $7.95 | $5.44 | +24.0% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KLAC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.04B | $3.97B | $4.22B | +25.8% | 21 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.49B | $4.34B | $4.63B | +36.1% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $18.14B | $17.66B | $19.05B | +33.6% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $21.57B | $18.30B | $24.25B | +18.9% | 21 |
KLAC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KLAC revenue: reported and forecast
KLAC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.13 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.18 | +4.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.29 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | +5.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $5.17 | $5.45 | $5.45 | $5.43 | $5.44 | +5.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.24 | $6.57 | $6.71 | $6.71 | $6.74 | +8.1% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KLAC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KLAC beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from KLAC
30 analysts cover KLA; their consensus rating is buy (4.17 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $232.77, 40.4% above the latest close of $165.74. Analysts expect earnings of $5.44 per share for FY2027, +44.6% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $6.74 per share on revenue of $21.6 billion. KLA beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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KLAC forecast FAQ
What is KLA's price target?
The average analyst price target for KLA is $232.77, 40.4% above the latest close of $165.74.
Is KLA a buy, hold or sell?
Of 30 analysts covering KLA, 15 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 10 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is KLA's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.44 per share for FY2027 (range $4.79 to $5.86); for FY2028 the estimate is $6.74.
What is KLA's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $18.1 billion, growth of 33.6%; for FY2028 it is $21.6 billion.
When does KLA report earnings?
KLA is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026; the EPS estimate is $1.18.
Does KLA usually beat earnings estimates?
KLA reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.