The semiconductor sector, including KLA Corp (KLAC), has faced headwinds due to disappointing earnings reports from key industry players like Micron Technology and Applied Materials. These reports have raised concerns about weaker demand and margin pressures in the chip manufacturing industry. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns have added to the market uncertainty.
KLA Corp (KLAC) is currently trading near its resistance level, with a price of $708.01 as of the latest data. Key technical indicators suggest a bearish trend:
Based on the technical indicators and market sentiment, KLA Corp (KLAC) is expected to face selling pressure in the next trading week. The stock is likely to decline toward its support level of $690.
Predicted Price: $690
Recommendation: Sell
The price of KLAC is predicted to go up -9.32%, based on the high correlation periods with MRAM. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 94.23%.
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KLA dominates the process control market within WFE, with a majority market share more than quadrupling that of its next closest competitor, Applied Materials.
Rising complexity in chips should drive demand for KLA's equipment, including progression to chiplet-based designs, gate all-around transistors, and high-bandwidth memory.
KLA posts the best profit margins and provides the best dividend yield of any WFE firm under our coverage.
Morgan Stanley
2025-03-31
Price Target
$748 → $870
Upside
+27.98%
Jefferies
2025-03-28
Price Target
$725
Upside
+7.63%
Wells Fargo
2025-01-31
Price Target
$795 → $870
Upside
+17.85%