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TechnologySemiconductorsScore data as of Oct 30, 2026

KLACKLA Corporation

Technology / Semiconductors

Low Priority

In Line With Peers

NeutralEdge 4/10
$157.91−$9.52 (−5.69%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    22
  • Value
    28
  • Quality
    83
  • Risk resilience
    45
  • Sentiment
    89
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 30, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Feb 4, 2027

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 46/100

Momentum 22/100 and sentiment 89/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 30, 2026 · Sentiment 30.77%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 22/100AIQ Edge 4/10 In Line With Peers
Beat rate
100%
5 of 5 reported periods
Average surprise
+2.7%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+2.5%
Oct 28, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Oct 28, 2026—$1.19$1.22+2.5%$4.04B$4.14B
Jul 28, 2026—$1.00$1.05+5.0%$3.61B$3.66B
Apr 29, 2026—$0.92$0.94+2.5%$3.37B$3.42B
Jan 29, 2026—$0.88$0.89+1.1%$3.25B$3.3B
Oct 29, 2025—$0.86$0.88+2.3%$3.17B$3.21B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
20
Buy
10
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$239.67
+51.78% versus current price
Based on 14 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$180.00
+13.99% vs latest price
Average target
$239.67
+51.78% vs latest price
High target
$325.00
+105.81% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateFeb 4, 2027

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$1.43

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$4.72B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score89

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score22

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score46/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
14
Average target
$239.67
Target upside
51.78%
Target range
$180.00 - $325.00

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
1
Negative
0
seekingalpha.com · Oct 29, 2026

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seekingalpha.com · Oct 29, 2026

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

KLA Corporation (KLAC) Q1 2027 Earnings Call October 28, 2026 5:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsKevin Kessel - Vice President of Investor RelationsRichard...

insidermonkey.com · Oct 26, 2026

KLA Corporation (KLAC) vs. AMAT and LRCX: Can Rising Semiconductor Complexity Create Another Growth Cycle?

Is KLAC a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on KLA Corporation on Astute Optics - US’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on KLAC.

gurufocus.com · Oct 21, 2026

40 ETFs Add to KLA Corporation (KLAC) on Monday

ETF flows turned positive for KLA Corporation (KLAC) after two straight days of net selling, with $116.1 million in net buying in Monday's session. Forty ETFs a

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KLAC Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for KLAC stock?

KLAC's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move KLAC stock?

Upcoming events that could move KLAC include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could KLAC's next earnings report affect the stock?

KLAC's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive KLAC stock higher?

KLAC could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt KLAC stock?

KLAC could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.