Operating

Change in deferred service revenue

KLA Corporation Change in deferred service revenue decreased by 344.3% to -$22.08M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 196.3%, from $22.93M to -$22.08M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in deferred service revenue shows an upward trend with a 21.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals growth in the installed base and recurring service business, which is typically high-margin and stable.

Detailed definition

Represents the change in cash received for service contracts and maintenance agreements that will be recognized over the...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with significant service-based business models, often categorized under deferred revenue or contract liabilities.

Metric ID: cf_klac_change_in_deferred_service_revenue

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$35.77M$4.91M$28.56M$47.75M$48.50M-$12.41M$42.63M$5.33M$52.67M$5.90M$68.82M$54.29M$74.10M$35.86M$22.93M$5.82M$35.85M-$4.97M-$22.08M
QoQ Change-86.3%+481.4%+67.2%+1.6%-125.6%+443.5%-87.5%+887.8%-88.8%>999%-21.1%+36.5%-51.6%-36.1%-74.6%+516.0%-113.9%-344.3%
YoY Change+35.6%-352.7%+49.3%-88.8%+8.6%+147.5%+61.4%+918.2%+40.7%+507.7%-66.7%-89.3%-51.6%-113.9%-196.3%
Range-$22.08M$74.10M
CAGR-10.2%
Avg YoY Growth+54.0%
Median YoY Growth+8.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLA Corporation's change in deferred service revenue?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported change in deferred service revenue of -$22.08M in Q4 2025.
How has KLA Corporation's change in deferred service revenue changed year-over-year?
KLA Corporation's change in deferred service revenue decreased by 196.3% year-over-year, from $22.93M to -$22.08M.
What is the long-term trend for KLA Corporation's change in deferred service revenue?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), KLA Corporation's change in deferred service revenue has grown at a 21.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $45.85M to $100.46M.
What does change in deferred service revenue mean?
The net change in cash received for service contracts that have not yet been earned.