KLA Corporation (KLAC) Earnings History
Elite Compounder37 years of earnings data (1990–2026) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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KLA Corporation (KLAC) Earnings Overview
As of September 23, 2026, KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $4.83B, reflecting +20.5% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.66 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 35.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, KLAC's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +22.3%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $4.83B in fiscal 2026, representing a new all-time high.
KLA Corporation maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 61.3%, operating margin of 41.7%, and net margin of 35.6%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AMAT ($9.27B net income, 24.7% margin), LRCX ($7.27B net income, 31.3% margin), ASML ($10.01B net income, 29.4% margin), KLAC has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare KLAC vs AMAT →
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KLAC Historical Earnings Data (1990–2026)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.83B | +18.9% | $5.66B | $3.66 | 35.6% | 41.7% |
| 2025 | $4.06B | +47.1% | $5.01B | $3.04 | 33.4% | 41.2% |
| 2024 | $2.76B | -18.5% | $3.64B | $2.03 | 28.1% | 37.1% |
| 2023 | $3.39B | +2.0% | $3.99B | $2.42 | 32.3% | 38.1% |
| 2022 | $3.32B | +59.8% | $3.65B | $2.19 | 36.1% | 39.7% |
| 2021 | $2.08B | +70.8% | $2.49B | $1.34 | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020 | $1.22B | +3.5% | $1.76B | $0.77 | 21.0% | 30.3% |
| 2019 | $1.18B | +46.5% | $1.39B | $0.75 | 25.7% | 30.4% |
| 2018 | $802M | -13.4% | $1.54B | $0.51 | 19.9% | 38.1% |
| 2017 | $926M | +31.5% | $1.28B | $0.59 | 26.6% | 36.7% |
| 2016 | $704M | +92.4% | $960M | $0.45 | 23.6% | 32.2% |
| 2015 | $366M | -37.2% | $661M | $0.22 | 13.0% | 23.5% |
| 2014 | $583M | +7.3% | $772M | $0.35 | 19.9% | 26.4% |
| 2013 | $543M | -28.2% | $730M | $0.32 | 19.1% | 25.7% |
| 2012 | $756M | -4.8% | $1.02B | $0.44 | 23.8% | 32.0% |
| 2011 | $794M | +274.2% | $1.16B | $0.47 | 25.0% | 36.5% |
| 2010 | $212M | +140.6% | $314M | $0.12 | 11.7% | 17.3% |
| 2009 | -$523M | -245.8% | -$578M | $-0.31 | -34.4% | -38.0% |
| 2008 | $359M | -32.0% | $499M | $0.20 | 14.2% | 19.8% |
| 2007 | $528M | +38.8% | $590M | $0.26 | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| 2006 | $380M | -18.5% | $310M | $0.19 | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| 2005 | $467M | +91.5% | $583M | $0.22 | 22.4% | 27.9% |
| 2004 | $244M | +77.6% | $297M | $0.10 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| 2003 | $137M | -36.5% | $139M | $0.05 | 10.4% | 10.5% |
| 2002 | $216M | +224.2% | $245M | $0.11 | 13.2% | 15.0% |
| 2001 | $67M | -73.7% | $458M | $0.03 | 3.2% | 21.8% |
| 2000 | $254M | +547.4% | $312M | $0.13 | 16.9% | 20.8% |
| 1999 | $39M | -70.8% | -$10M | $0.02 | 4.6% | -1.2% |
| 1998 | $134M | +27.2% | $165M | $0.08 | 11.5% | 14.1% |
| 1997 | $105M | -12.8% | $146M | $0.03 | 10.2% | 14.1% |
| 1996 | $121M | +106.3% | $178M | $0.06 | 17.4% | 25.5% |
| 1995 | $59M | +94.0% | $107M | $0.06 | 13.2% | 24.3% |
| 1994 | $30M | +331.4% | $40M | $0.03 | 12.4% | 16.5% |
| 1993 | $7M | +150.7% | $11M | $0.00 | 4.2% | 6.8% |
| 1992 | -$14M | -30.2% | -$14M | $-0.02 | -8.8% | -8.7% |
| 1991 | -$11M | -212.8% | $5M | $-0.01 | -7.1% | 3.4% |
| 1990 | $9M | - | $13M | $0.00 | 5.6% | 7.7% |
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KLAC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KLAC stock.
What is KLAC earnings per share (EPS)?
KLAC trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $3.66, reflecting +20.5% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +22.3%. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2026 is available in the table on this page.
What is KLA Corporation's net income?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) trailing twelve-month net income is $4.8B as of 2026. Earnings grew +20.5% year-over-year. KLA Corporation has been profitable for 17 consecutive years.
Is KLAC profitable?
Yes, KLAC is profitable with a TTM net income of $4.8B and a net profit margin of +35.6%. KLA Corporation has generated profits for 17 consecutive years.
What is KLAC's earnings growth rate?
KLAC compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +20.5%, 3-Year: +14.9%, 5-Year: +22.3%, 10-Year: +23.3%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2026.
What are KLAC's profit margins?
KLA Corporation net profit margin is +35.6%, operating margin is +41.7%, and gross margin is +61.3%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +87.5%.
Is KLAC growing earnings?
Yes, KLAC earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +20.5% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +22.3%. TTM net income reached $4.8B. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was KLAC's best earnings year?
KLA Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $4.8B, achieved in fiscal year 2026. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2026 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were KLAC's earnings last quarter?
KLAC's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2026. Net income was $1.4B with diluted EPS of $1.04. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.