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.
Total revenues increased to $2,841.5 million in Q1 2025, up from $2,397.0 million in Q1 2024, demonstrating a notable year-over-year growth of 18.5%. This growth is primarily attributed to increased product and service revenues.
Gross margin decreased slightly to 59.6% in Q1 2025 from 60.5% in Q1 2024. This indicates a minor decrease in profitability relative to revenue, potentially due to changes in product mix or increased costs.
Net income increased to $945.9 million in Q1 2025 from $741.4 million in Q1 2024, representing a substantial year-over-year increase of 27.6%. This growth is driven by increased revenue and effective cost management.