With a market cap of $240.4 billion, KLA Corporation (KLAC) develops advanced equipment and services that enable innovation across the global electronics industry. Its process control and process-enabling solutions support the manufacturing of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, advanced packaging and printed circuit boards, helping leading customers improve semiconductor manufacturing.
Shares of the Milpitas, California-based company have surpassed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. KLAC stock has surged 110.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 20.5%. Moreover, shares of the company have increased 51.4% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 12.1% rise.