KLAC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
15.59%
Last Quarter
$8.81
Past Year
$34.42
Growth Past 5yrs
31.57%
Next Quarter
$9.13
Estimate Next Year
$12.78
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$1,900.00
45.35% Upside
Mean Price Target
$1,342.58
2.7% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$725.00
-44.54% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
KLAC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, KLAC (NYSE: KLAC) reported an actual EPS of $8.81 for the quarter ending on Oct 29, 2025, compared to an estimated $8.63, resulting in a 2.09% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 31, 2025), KLAC recorded an actual EPS of $9.38 with a 9.58% surprise. See KLAC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
KLAC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 29, 2025 showing a 2.09% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 31, 2025 recorded a 9.58% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8.81 | 8.63 | +2.09% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 9.38 | 8.56 | +9.58% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8.41 | 8.09 | +3.96% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 8.2 | 7.75 | +5.81% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 7.33 | 7.04 | +4.12% |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 6.6 | 6.15 | +7.32% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KLAC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given KLAC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 52 analysts have given their ratings
to KLAC out of which
18 analysts have given strong buy call,
15 analysts have given buy call,
19 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$1,342.58 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 2.7% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for KLAC highest price target?
Analysts suggest KLAC's stock price would rise to a high of $1,900.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for KLAC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the KLAC stock price could move to $725.00.
What is the average target price for KLAC?
KLAC stock has an average analyst estimate of $1,342.58.
At its current price, how far is KLAC from its average target price?
KLAC shares are currently trading 2.7% above this price target.
What were KLAC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $8.81 versus consensus estimates of $8.63, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $7.33.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
KLAC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $9.13 and $12.78 for the whole year.
What has KLAC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 15.59% EPS growth for KLAC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 31.57% in the past five years.