KLA CORP (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Data as of 2026-09-12 · Information Technology sector.

Forecast: StoQuant's ML model estimates a 26% probability that KLA CORP (KLAC) outperforms the S&P 500 over the forecast period — a bearish signal. Wall Street's consensus 12-month price target is $241.68 from 2 analyst targets.

ML Forecast

26% bearish

Probability of beating the S&P 500 over the forecast period

Q-Score

27/100

Grade D — "Sell" composite of 140+ signals

Analyst Target

$241.68

2 targets · $224.36–$259.00

Next Earnings

2026-10-28

in 45 days — expect volatility

What Wall Street is saying about KLAC

Across 2 price targets published in the last 90 days (latest 2026-08-17), the consensus for KLA CORP is $241.68 — spanning $224.36 on the low end to $259.00 on the high end.

Next-period consensus: EPS n/a (as of 2030-06-30).

Track record — don't trust a forecast without one

StoQuant publishes its full walk-forward accuracy, updated daily. Current hit rates across all scored signals:

Signal	Window	Hit rate	Avg return	Observations
Fundamental Undervalue	7d	51.1%	+0.50%	9,340
Vc Intelligence	7d	50.0%	+0.72%	18
Volume Spike	7d	49.1%	+0.23%	6,275
Sector Momentum	7d	48.5%	+0.02%	16,414

See the full live track record → · How the model works

⚠ KLA CORP reports earnings on 2026-10-28 — expect elevated volatility and a forecast refresh right after the report.

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KLAC forecast FAQ

What is the KLAC stock forecast?

StoQuant's ML model estimates a 26% probability that KLA CORP (KLAC) outperforms the S&P 500 over the forecast period — a bearish signal. Wall Street's consensus 12-month price target is $241.68 from 2 analyst targets.

Is KLAC stock a buy or sell right now?

StoQuant's Q-Score rates KLAC 27/100 (grade D, "Sell") and the ML signal is bearish at 26% probability. StoQuant publishes its full walk-forward track record at /proof — always check a forecaster's accuracy before acting.

What is the analyst price target for KLAC?

The consensus analyst price target for KLA CORP is $241.68, with a range of $224.36 to $259.00 across 2 recent analyst targets.

How accurate are StoQuant's stock forecasts?

Across StoQuant's walk-forward validated signal history, the fundamental undervalue signal hit its 7-day target in 51.1% of 9,340 observations (avg return +0.50%). Full methodology and live accuracy at /proof.

When does KLAC report earnings?

KLA CORP is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-10-28. Expect elevated forecast volatility around the report.

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