KLA Corporation
KLA Corporation is a leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. The company provides advanced inspection and metrology systems that enable manufacturers to identify defects and measure critical parameters during the production of integrated circuits, wafers, and printed circuit boards. Its core value proposition centers on helping customers accelerate development cycles and achieve higher production yields while reducing manufacturing waste and costs.
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Based on Q3 2026 filing
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Semiconductor Process Control
primaryThis segment provides a comprehensive portfolio of inspection, metrology, and software products used by manufacturers of chips, wafers, and reticles. These solutions help customers achieve target yields throughout the fabrication process, from initial R&D to high-volume production.
39xx Series, 29xx Series, C30x Series, eSi50, Voyager Series, Puma Series, Surfscan Series, Archer Series, ATL Series, Axion Series, SpectraShape Series, QualiSurf Series, SensArray, Teron SL6xx Series, Klarity, 5D Analyzer, PROLITH
Integrated Circuit Manufacturers, Wafer Manufacturers, Reticle/Mask Manufacturers, Chemical and Materials Manufacturers
Specialty Semiconductor Process
moderateFocuses on advanced vacuum deposition and etching process tools for specialty semiconductor markets. These tools are critical for manufacturing components used in automotive, industrial, and RF communication applications.
SPTS Omega Series, SPTS Sigma Series, SPTS Delta Series, SPTS Osprey Series, Primaxx Series, Xactix Series, SPTS Mosaic Series
MEMS Manufacturers, RF Communication Chip Makers, Power Semiconductor Manufacturers
PCB and Component Inspection
moderateProvides inspection, testing, and measurement solutions for the printed circuit board and IC substrate markets. The segment enables high-precision patterning and quality verification for electronic device manufacturers.
Serena, Orbotech Corus Series, Orbotech Infinitum Series, Orbotech Nuvogo, Orbotech Ultra Dimension Series, Orbotech Ultra Fusion, ICOS F26x, ICOS Tx Series
PCB Manufacturers, IC Substrate Manufacturers, Semiconductor Packaging Providers
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Competitive Position
KLA is a dominant leader in the semiconductor process control market, characterized by high technical barriers to entry and significant R&D investment. It maintains a massive installed base that drives a substantial recurring services business.
Geographies
United States, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Europe, Israel, Singapore
Customer Segments
Semiconductor Foundries, Logic and Memory Manufacturers, Automotive Electronics, Telecommunications Infrastructure
Upstream Dependencies
Specialized component manufacturers, Subassembly vendors, Raw material suppliers, Software development tool providers
Downstream Customers
Semiconductor foundries, IDMs (Integrated Device Manufacturers), OSATs (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test), PCB fabricators
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Stanford University
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University of Michigan
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Subsidiaries
Orbotech
Acquired business unit forming the core of the PCB and Component Inspection segment
SPTS Technologies
Acquired business unit forming the core of the Specialty Semiconductor Process segment
KLA Corporation FAQ
Common questions about KLA Corporation
KLA Corporation is a leading supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. The company provides advanced inspection and metrology systems that enable manufacturers to identify defects and measure critical parameters during the production of integrated circuits, wafers, and printed circuit boards. Its core value proposition centers on helping customers accelerate development cycles and achieve higher production yields while reducing manufacturing waste and costs.
KLA Corporation (KLAC) has a market capitalization of $240.64B and trades on NASDAQ.
KLA Corporation generated $13.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $4.7B, representing a net margin of 35.7%. Gross margin stands at 61.5%. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
KLA Corporation's key competitors include Applied Materials, Inc., Lam Research Corporation, Onto Innovation, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
KLA Corporation has approximately 15,210 employees.