Should you buy KLAC stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates KLA Corporation (KLAC) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.55 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.

  • Sell signal since
  • Price since signal Down 2.71%
  • 3-month trend forecast Up 3.80%
  • Sell Candidate -1.55
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KLA Corporation stock price down 2.71% on Monday
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)

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Sell candidate since Aug 07, 2026 Loss -2.71%

The KLA Corporation stock price fell by -2.71% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $198.11 to $192.74. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 6.54% from a day low at $192.48 to a day high of $205.06. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -5.22% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 1 million shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 9 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.70 billion.

The stock lies in the lower part of a very wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $171.64 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 3.80% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $178.17 and $318.45 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 13.25%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The KLA Corporation stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $221.04. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $191.13. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for KLA Corporation stock

KLA Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $190.80 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 $12.58 between high and low, or 6.54%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 5.31%.

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 Tuesday 11th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect KLA Corporation to open at $196.76, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $185.63 and $199.85, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$14.22 (+/-7.66%) up or down from last closing price. If KLA Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 7.66% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $192.92 (0.09%) than the support at $190.80 (1.01%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is KLA Corporation stock A Buy?

KLA Corporation holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -1.545 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $196.76 ( 2.09%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 209.34 8.61%
R2 204.53 6.12%
R1 201.57 4.58%
Price 192.74
S1 191.95 -0.408%
S2 188.99 -1.95%
S3 184.18 -4.44%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 235.55 22.21%
R2 216.47 12.31%
R1 192.92 0.0934%
Price 192.74
S1 190.80 -1.01%
S2 180.33 -6.44%
S3 170.19 -11.70%

KLAC Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date 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%

FAQ

What is the symbol for KLA Corporation Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for KLA Corporation is KLAC and it is traded on the NASDAQ (NASDAQ Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell KLA Corporation Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 10, 2026, StockInvest.us rates KLA Corporation (KLAC) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.55 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation. Since the Sell signal began on Aug 07, 2026, the price has fallen 2.71%. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a rise of 3.80%.

How to buy KLA Corporation Stock?
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What's the current price of KLA Corporation Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 10, 2026, the price of an KLA Corporation (KLAC) share was $192.74.

What is the 52-week high and low for KLA Corporation Stock?
The 52-week high for KLA Corporation Stock is $307.16 and the 52-week low is $83.22.

What is the market capitalization of KLA Corporation Stock?
As of the Aug 10, 2026, the market capitalization of KLA Corporation is 251.772B.

When is the next earnings date for KLA Corporation?
The upcoming earnings date for KLA Corporation is Oct 28, 2026.
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ABOUT KLA CORPORATION
KLA
KLA Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries worldwide. The company offers chip and wafer manufacturing products, including defect inspection and review systems, metrology solutions, in situ process monitoring products, computational lithography software, and data analytics systems for chip manufacturers to manage yield throughout the...
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