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KLA Corporation earnings and payout view.

Next scheduled report in 45 days, last quarterly EPS, consensus estimates, payout status, and capital-return context for KLAC.

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Price Jun 15, 8:45 AM EDT · Statements Mar 30, 8:00 PM EDT

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Earnings read

KLAC reports in 45 days.

Start with the next report date, recent EPS quality, surprise history, and payout cushion. The detailed history and dividend table stay below for verification.

Next report

July 30, 2026

45 days · time TBD

EPS TTM

$3.54

Next annual estimate $5.05

Last surprise

+2.5%

$9.40 actual vs $9.17 estimate

Payout safety

Stretched - exceeding earnings

226.0% payout ratio

Next report
July 30, 2026
45 days · time TBD
EPS (TTM)
$3.54
Est. next: $5.05
Latest reported EPS
$9.40
Consensus: $9.17
Last EPS surprise
+2.5%
Beat · $9.40 actual vs $9.17 est.
EPS History & Surprise
PeriodActual EPSEst. EPSSurprise
Q1$0.31$0.30+3.3%
Q2$0.31$0.32-3.1%
Q3$0.23$0.24-4.2%
Q4$0.20$0.20+0.0%
Q1$0.22$0.21+4.8%
Q2$0.24$0.23+4.3%
Q3$0.28$0.26+7.7%
Q4$0.30$0.30+0.0%

Most recent periods shown. Full history available via data providers.

Dividends and capital return

Payout status beside the earnings base.

Dividend yield only makes sense next to earnings power. TECHi keeps payout ratio, yield, and ex-date on this page so income investors can read the cash return against EPS.

Forward yield
0.32%
Annual payout
$8.00 per share
Payout ratio
226% of EPS
Stretched - exceeding earnings
Ex-dividend date
May 18, 2026
Hold by this date for the next payout

EPS beat history

KLAC has 6 beats in the last 6 reported quarters.

Recent reported quarters are compared against the consensus estimate so the latest print is easy to read at a glance. Positive bars mean reported EPS cleared expectations; negative bars mark misses.

Last actual EPS
$9.40
Q1 FY2026
Last estimate
$9.17
April 29, 2026
Surprise amount
+$0.23

Recent quarters

Q1 FY2026+2.5%

$9.40 actual vs $9.17 est.

Q4 FY2025+0.6%

$8.85 actual vs $8.80 est.

Q3 FY2025+2.2%

$8.81 actual vs $8.62 est.

Q2 FY2025+9.7%

$9.38 actual vs $8.55 est.

Q1 FY2025+4.1%

$8.41 actual vs $8.08 est.

Q4 FY2024+5.7%

$8.20 actual vs $7.76 est.

Earnings call transcript

KLAC 2026Q1 call commentary.

12 segments

Operator

Operator

0.00

Good afternoon. My name is Stephanie, and I will be your conference operator today. I would like to welcome everyone to the KLA Corporation September Quarter 2025 Post-Earnings Conference Call. Thank you. I will now turn the call over to Kevin Kessel, Vice...

Kevin Kessel

Vice President of Investor Relations and Market Analytics

0.00

Welcome to the September 2025 quarterly earnings call. I'm joined by our CEO, Rick Wallace, and our CFO, Bren Higgins. We will discuss today's results as well as our December quarter outlook, which was released after the market close and is available on our...

Rick Wallace

CEO

0.90

Thank you, Kevin. To kick off our call today, I'll cover a few highlights from our quarter that showcase how the company is benefiting from the growing relevance of process control and AI infrastructure investment and our momentum in advanced packaging. KLA...

Bren Higgins

CFO

0.80

Thanks, Rick. KLA's September quarter results show strong double-digit growth year-over-year and improved profitability. Revenue reached $3.21 billion, surpassing the guidance midpoint of $3.15 billion. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $8.81, and GAAP diluted EPS was...

Rick Wallace

CEO

0.00

Thanks, Bren. Operator, can you...

Bren Higgins

CFO

0.00

Sorry, I was just going to pass it over to you to start the process. Thank you.

Earnings desk view

KLAC EPS history is live.

KLA Corporation has per-quarter EPS history available across recent reports, pairing the latest actual EPS with consensus estimates and valuation context. TECHi tracks editorial reactions to earnings reports as they become available.

Payout history

KLAC dividend payments - recent history

Market data source

Ex-dateAmountRecord datePayment date
$2.30
$1.90
$1.90
$1.90
$1.90
$1.70
$1.70
$1.45
$1.45
$1.45
$1.45
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.30
$1.05
$1.05
$1.05
$1.05
$0.9000
$0.9000
$0.9000
$0.9000

Dividend safety read

KLAC pays out 226% of TTM earnings as dividends.

A payout ratio above 100% means the dividend is being funded out of cash, debt, or asset sales rather than current earnings. That usually means either earnings need to recover or the payout deserves extra scrutiny.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

When does KLAC next report earnings?

KLA Corporation reports quarterly. Track the latest scheduled date and consensus estimate on TECHi's KLAC earnings page — updated whenever the company confirms the quarterly call.

What is KLAC's EPS?

KLA Corporation's trailing earnings per share is approximately $3.54 based on the most recent fundamentals snapshot.

Where can I find KLAC's earnings history?

TECHi's KLAC earnings page covers the next scheduled report, the last several quarters of beats and misses, and editorial commentary tied to each release.

Did KLAC beat earnings last quarter?

Beat / miss commentary for the most recent KLA Corporation quarter is published on the TECHi KLAC earnings page. Subscribe to the markets newsletter for the morning brief on every print.

Does KLAC pay a dividend?

Yes — KLA Corporation (KLAC) pays a dividend with a current yield of approximately 0.32%.

What is KLAC's dividend yield?

KLA Corporation has a forward dividend yield of approximately 0.32% based on the most recent quote.

How much does KLAC pay in dividends per share?

KLA Corporation distributes approximately $8.00 per share annually based on the latest declared payout.

What is KLAC's payout ratio?

KLA Corporation's payout ratio is approximately 2.26%, the share of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower ratio leaves more room for dividend growth.

Where can I track KLAC's dividend history?

TECHi's KLAC earnings and dividends page shows the live yield, payout history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio, and dividend-safety commentary beside EPS history.