Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Buy Rating on KLA Corporation

Cantor Fitzgerald maintains its buy rating for KLA Corporation with a target price of $325, a 7.72% upside from the current price.

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Key Points

  • Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed its buy rating on KLA Corporation with a price target of $325 as of June 29, 2026.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald's $325 price target implies 7.72% upside from KLA Corporation's ($KLAC) current $301.71 share price.
  • Shares of KLAC traded near $248.64 on Monday, with a market cap of approximately $324.8 billion.
  • State Street Corp reduced its KLAC holdings by 657,940 shares, while JPMorgan Chase increased its stake by 1,437,360 shares.

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Cantor Fitzgerald has reiterated its buy rating on KLA Corporation (NasdaqGS: KLAC) with a price target of $325. This update came on June 29, 2026, as shares traded near $248.64 on Monday.

Analyst rating track record

Cantor Fitzgerald vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -1.14% hypothetical
All-time return +16.04% S&P 500 +16.37%
vs. S&P 500 -0.33% behind the index

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KLA Corporation Stock Up 71.9%

Shares of KLA Corporation traded around $248.64 on Monday. The company boasts a market cap of about $324.8 billion and a P/E ratio of 70.4. It operates with a beta of 1.504, indicating higher volatility compared to the market. The stock has seen a 52-week low of $83.22 and a high of $269.90. KLA's 50-day moving average is $201.40, while the 200-day moving average is $148.49. The company maintains a current ratio of 3.026 and a quick ratio of 1.963, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 105.4.

12-month forecast

$KLAC price target

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Recent Earnings

KLA Corporation reported revenue of approximately $13.1 billion, reflecting a growth of 11.5%. The company achieved a net margin of 35.7% and a return on equity of 94.9%. Earnings per share stood at $3.53. The next earnings report is expected on July 30, 2026.

Dividend

KLA Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share, offering a yield of 0.37%. The dividend payout ratio is 21.5%.

Insider Buying and Selling at KLA Corporation

Several insider transactions have occurred recently. President and CEO Richard Wallace sold 4,512 shares on June 11, 2026, at an average price of $2,213.37 under a planned sale. He also sold the same amount on May 12, 2026, at $1,794 per share. SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Virendra Kirloskar sold 297 shares on May 11, 2026, at $1,879.02, while Jeneanne Michelle Hanley sold 550 shares on the same day at $1,874.71.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 29, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its buy rating on KLA Corporation with a price target of $325. B of A Securities also maintained its buy rating with a $317 target on June 23, 2026. Wells Fargo echoed the buy sentiment with a $305 target on June 22, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a buy rating, with a mean target price of $204.39 across 28 opinions.

About KLA Corporation

KLA Corporation, based in Milpitas, California, designs and manufactures process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company operates through segments like Semiconductor Process Control and PCB and Component Inspection, providing inspection and metrology systems for quality control. Led by CEO Richard P. Wallace, KLA employs around 15,000 people.

Bottom Line

Cantor Fitzgerald's reaffirmation of its buy rating on KLA Corporation, with a target of $325, highlights ongoing analyst confidence. KLA's solid financial performance and strategic industry position continue to attract investor interest. As a reminder, analyst ratings are forward-looking opinions and investors should consider them as part of a broader research process.

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