ALAB and KLAC benefit from AI-driven chip demand, but KLAC's process control strength and packaging momentum give it greater upside potential.
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KLAC sinks 15% after weak fiscal Q3 guidance and cost headwinds, but booming advanced packaging and AI demand keep its long-term story intact.
We believe KLA (KLAC) stock could be a worthwhile investment option. Why? Because you receive strong margins, a low-debt capital setup, and strong momentum, with capacity for growth as the stock is significantly below its 52-week high.
MU, LRCX and KLAC stand out as momentum stocks resurface, even as a tech rout and crypto slump rattle broader U.S. equity markets.
Examine the evolution of KLA's (KLAC) overseas revenue trends and their effects on Wall Street's forecasts and the stock's prospects.
Within the wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) landscape, several high-profile companies tend to dominate the discussion. This includes firms like ASML NASDAQ: ASML, Lam Research NASDAQ: LRCX, and Applied Materials NASDAQ: AMAT.
KLAC beats earnings expectations as revenue rises year over year, led by strength in semiconductor process control and upbeat guidance.
KLA Corporation (KLAC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for KLA (KLAC) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
KLA (KLAC) came out with quarterly earnings of $8.85 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $8.2 per share a year ago.
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