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California-based KLA Corporation (KLAC) is a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer specializing in process control, metrology, and inspection systems used in chip fabrication. Its tools help identify defects, improve yield, and ensure precision across advanced semiconductor nodes. With a market cap of $149 billion, KLA plays a critical role in enabling cutting-edge technologies like AI, 5G, and high-performance computing by supporting chipmakers.
Shares of KLAC have outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. KLAC stock has increased 81.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 12.3%. However, shares of KLAC are up 78.2% on a YTD basis, outpacing $SPX’s 12.5% rise.