Operating

Change in deferred system revenue

KLA Corporation Change in deferred system revenue increased by 1890.1% to $39.29M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 79.9%, from $195.36M to $39.29M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in deferred system revenue shows a downward trend with a 39.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

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

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong future revenue potential and customer prepayments, while a decrease suggests the recognition of previously deferred system sales.

Detailed definition

Tracks the change in revenue billed to customers for equipment systems that has not yet been recognized as income due to...

Peer comparison

Similar to 'Change in contract liabilities' or 'Deferred revenue' in other capital equipment manufacturers.

Metric ID: cf_klac_change_in_deferred_system_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-$40.90M$33.47M$112.39M-$4.73M$72.25M-$60.49M$95.08M-$1.77M$117.93M$14.06M$218.25M$110.44M$0.00-$108.65M$195.36M-$204.22M-$51.52M$1.97M$39.29M
QoQ Change+181.8%+235.8%-104.2%>999%-183.7%+257.2%-101.9%>999%-88.1%>999%-49.4%-100.0%+279.8%-204.5%+74.8%+103.8%>999%
YoY Change+276.6%-280.7%-15.4%+62.7%+63.2%+123.2%+129.5%>999%-100.0%-872.9%-10.5%-284.9%+101.8%-79.9%
Range-$204.22M$218.25M
CAGR-0.9%
Avg YoY Growth+390.7%
Median YoY Growth+26.1%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLA Corporation's change in deferred system revenue?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported change in deferred system revenue of $39.29M in Q4 2025.
How has KLA Corporation's change in deferred system revenue changed year-over-year?
KLA Corporation's change in deferred system revenue decreased by 79.9% year-over-year, from $195.36M to $39.29M.
What is the long-term trend for KLA Corporation's change in deferred system revenue?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), KLA Corporation's change in deferred system revenue has grown at a 39.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$44.67M to -$169.03M.
What does change in deferred system revenue mean?
The net change in cash received from customers for equipment systems not yet fully recognized as revenue.