- +106.2% price growth over the last year
- Strong operating margin of 41.7%
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 19.9x
Green day on Friday for KLA Corporation
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The KLA Corporation stock price gained 1.38% on the last trading day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026), rising from $180.33 to $182.82. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 5.76% from a day low at $179.65 to a day high of $190.00. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -14.07% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -5 million shares and in total, 13 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $2.37 billion. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the lower part of a very wide and strong rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $171.53 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 14.87% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $197.05 and $363.56 at the end of this 3-month period.
KLAC Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 7.42%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The KLA Corporation stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $193.82 and $230.54. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for KLA Corporation stock
KLA Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $181.63 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with a large prediction interval from the Bollinger Band this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $10.35 between high and low, or 5.76%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 7.46%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (KLAC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect KLA Corporation to open at $184.16, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $174.83 and $190.81, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$15.97 (+/-9.14%) up or down from last closing price. If KLA Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 9.14% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $181.63 (0.65%) than the resistance at $190.80 (4.36%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is KLA Corporation stock A Buy?
The KLA Corporation stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe KLA Corporation will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-2.478
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $184.16 ( 0.731%).
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KLAC Performance
Trading levels for KLAC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 194.51 | 6.39% |
| R2 | 190.55 | 4.23% |
| R1 | 188.11 | 2.89% |
| Price | 182.82 | |
| S1 | 180.20 | -1.43% |
| S2 | 177.76 | -2.77% |
| S3 | 173.81 | -4.93% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 216.47 | 18.41% |
| R2 | 192.92 | 5.52% |
| R1 | 190.80 | 4.36% |
| Price | 182.82 | |
| S1 | 181.63 | -0.651% |
| S2 | 180.33 | -1.36% |
| S3 | 170.19 | -6.91% |
KLAC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 07, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 02, 2026 | $2.30 | 0.127% |
| 2 | Feb 05, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 03, 2026 | $1.90 | 0.132% |
| 3 | Nov 06, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 02, 2025 | $1.90 | 0.160% |
| 4 | Aug 07, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 03, 2025 | $1.90 | 0.209% |
| 5 | May 08, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | Jun 03, 2025 | $1.90 | 0.240% |
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