Jefferies has upgraded KLA Corp (KLAC) to a Buy rating from Hold as of December 14, 2025. The current share price stands at $1,225.11.
This upgrade reflects a more optimistic outlook on KLA Corp's prospects, potentially indicating improved fundamentals or enhanced business performance. The semiconductor company, headquartered in Milpitas, California, provides process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nano-electronics industries.
KLA Corp boasts a market capitalization of $162.8 billion and a P/E ratio of 38.42. The company reported an EPS of 31.85 for the trailing twelve months and offers a dividend yield of 61.3%. Upcoming earnings are scheduled for July 29, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $9.40 and revenue of $3.4 billion.
Analyst consensus as of December 1, 2025, includes 8 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 18 Hold, 1 Sell, and no Strong Sell ratings, with the overall consensus being a Buy. Recent analyst actions also include a maintenance of Equal-Weight by Morgan Stanley and Citigroup maintaining its Buy rating.
This update provides insight into the changing analyst sentiment surrounding KLA Corp, which is pivotal for investors considering the semiconductor sector's dynamics.