KLA Corporation (KLAC)

Sector: Technology|Industry: Semiconductor Equipment & Materials|Market Cap: $84.37B|Employees: 15.2K


KLA Corporation is a leading supplier of process control and process-enabling solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries. The company's core business model revolves around providing advanced equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry, with primary revenue streams coming from the sale of inspection, metrology, and software products. KLA holds a strong market position due to its technology leadership and comprehensive solutions, with a significant geographic presence in Asia, the U.S., and Europe.

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Financial Performance

Total revenues decreased by 17% year-over-year to $2.49 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2023, reflecting a broad slowdown in the semiconductor industry and reduced capital expenditures by customers.

Gross margin was 60.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to 59.5% for the same period in 2022, indicating some resilience in profitability despite lower revenues.

Net income attributable to KLA decreased to $582.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $978.8 million for the same period in 2022, driven by lower revenues and a goodwill impairment charge.

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