# KLA Corporation (KLAC): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Technology · Industry: Semiconductors
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

KLA Corporation specializes in creating, manufacturing, and distributing advanced solutions vital for process control, process optimization, and yield enhancement throughout the global semiconductor and broader electronics industries. The company organizes its business into four main segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, PCB, Display and Component Inspection, and an 'Other' category. For integrated circuit (IC) fabrication, KLA offers a comprehensive range of products. These include systems for wafer inspection, review, and metrology; defect inspection an...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $147.83 USD |
| Market Cap | $192.92B |
| P/E (TTM) | 39.32 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.76 |
| 52-Week Range | $107.20 – $307.37 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.57% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.57% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.84 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.92 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 17 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 21.1% / 20.9% / 17.0% / 16.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 21.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 27.9% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 25.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 32.0% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | $0.2300 | 2026-09-01 |
| 2026-05-18 | $0.2300 | 2026-06-02 |
| 2026-02-17 | $0.1900 | 2026-03-03 |
| 2025-11-17 | $0.1900 | 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-08-18 | $0.1900 | 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-05-19 | $0.1900 | 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-02-24 | $0.1700 | 2025-03-04 |
| 2024-11-18 | $0.1700 | 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-08-15 | $0.1450 | 2024-09-03 |
| 2024-05-14 | $0.1450 | 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-02-15 | $0.1450 | 2024-03-01 |
| 2023-11-14 | $0.1450 | 2023-12-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/klac/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does KLA Corporation do?

KLA Corporation (KLAC) operates in the Semiconductors industry within the Technology sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is KLAC's market cap?

KLA Corporation (KLAC) has a market capitalization of approximately $192.92 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does KLAC pay a dividend?

Yes, KLA Corporation (KLAC) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.57%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does KLAC pay dividends?

KLA Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.92 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is KLAC's payout ratio?

KLA Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/klac
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/klac/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/klac/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/klac/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/klac/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/klac/peers

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