Earnings Per Share

Shares (Basic)

KLA Corporation Shares (Basic) decreased by 0.3% to 130.9M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.3%, from 132.6M to 130.9M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Changes reflect share buybacks (decrease) or equity issuance (increase), which impact the per-share earnings calculation.

Detailed definition

The average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period, calculated by weighting the number of share...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; reflects capital structure and share repurchase activity.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_basic

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value152.3M151.3M150.1M141.8M141.3M137.9M136.4M135.5M135M134.1M133.3M132.6M131.8M131.3M130.9M
QoQ Change-0.7%-0.7%-5.5%-0.4%-2.4%-1.1%-0.6%-0.4%-0.6%-0.6%-0.5%-0.6%-0.4%-0.3%
YoY Change-6.9%-6.6%-8.2%-3.8%-4.1%-2.1%-1.7%-1.6%-1.7%-1.8%-1.5%-1.3%
Range130.9M152.3M
CAGR-4.2%
Avg YoY Growth-3.4%
Median YoY Growth-1.9%
Current Streak14+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLA Corporation's shares (basic)?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported shares (basic) of 130.9M in Q1 2026.
How has KLA Corporation's shares (basic) changed year-over-year?
KLA Corporation's shares (basic) decreased by 1.3% year-over-year, from 132.6M to 130.9M.
What does shares (basic) mean?
The average number of shares held by investors during the period.