Equity
Share Repurchase Authorization Limit
KLA Corporation Share Repurchase Authorization Limit increased by 161.7% to $10.31B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2157.5%, from $456.70M to $10.31B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher limits suggest strong cash flow and management's belief that the stock is undervalued.
Detailed definition
This is the maximum dollar value or share count authorized by the Board of Directors for the repurchase of the company's...
Peer comparison
Common among mature, cash-generative companies seeking to optimize their capital structure.
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share_repurchase_authorization_limitHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $93.00M | $2.00B | $1.26B | $700.00M | $3.14B | $2.77B | $2.29B | $3.45B | $3.02B | $2.64B | $1.61B | $963.20M | $456.70M | $4.47B | $3.94B | $10.31B |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | -37.0% | -44.4% | +348.6% | -11.8% | -17.3% | +50.7% | -12.5% | -12.6% | -39.0% | -40.2% | -52.6% | +878.8% | -11.9% | +161.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +57.0% | +119.8% | +227.1% | +9.9% | +9.0% | +15.3% | -53.3% | -68.1% | -82.7% | +177.6% | +309.1% | >999% |
Range$93.00M – $10.31B
CAGR+251.0%
Avg YoY Growth+239.9%
Median YoY Growth+36.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KLA Corporation's share repurchase authorization limit?
- KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $10.31B in Q1 2026.
- How has KLA Corporation's share repurchase authorization limit changed year-over-year?
- KLA Corporation's share repurchase authorization limit increased by 2157.5% year-over-year, from $456.70M to $10.31B.
- What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
- The maximum amount the company is allowed to spend on buying back its own stock.