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KLA CORP (KLAC) Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Data as of · KLAC trades at $180.06 (-5.63% today) · Information Technology sector.

ML Forecast (5-day)

45% bearish

Probability of beating the S&P 500 over 5 trading days

Q-Score

2/100

Grade F — "Strong Sell" composite of 140+ signals

Analyst Target

$1,765.17

9 targets · $259.00–$2,232.50 · implied +880.3%

Next Earnings

2026-07-30

in 0 days — expect volatility

Why the model says this

The ML model scores KLAC on 54 live features, trained on 5,328 labeled outcomes and walk-forward validated. Biggest drivers of today's bearish call:

Pushing the forecast up

  • Accrual Ratio +0.042
  • Macd Histogram +0.040
  • Momentum63d X Sma200 Distance +0.036
  • News Sentiment +0.026
  • Gross Margin +0.014

Pushing it down

  • Price To Book -0.031
  • Social Buzz Score X Volume Ratio20d -0.011
  • Rsi14 -0.010
  • Short Interest Ratio -0.009
  • Eps Surprise Qo Q -0.006

What Wall Street is saying about KLAC

Across 9 price targets published in the last 90 days (latest 2026-07-09), the consensus for KLA CORP is $1,765.17 — spanning $259.00 on the low end to $2,232.50 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:

SignalWindowHit rateAvg returnObservations
Fundamental Undervalue7d51.6%+0.52%8,963
Vc Intelligence7d50.0%+0.60%16
Insider Buying7d49.4%+0.66%1,052
Volume Spike7d49.4%+0.25%6,072

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

⚠ KLA CORP reports earnings on 2026-07-30 — 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 45% probability that KLA CORP (KLAC) outperforms the S&P 500 over the next 5 trading days — a bearish short-term signal. Wall Street's consensus 12-month price target is $1,765.17 from 9 analyst targets.

Is KLAC stock a buy or sell right now?

StoQuant's Q-Score rates KLAC 2/100 (grade F, "Strong Sell") and the 5-day ML signal is bearish at 45% 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 $1,765.17, with a range of $259.00 to $2,232.50 across 9 recent analyst targets — an implied +880.3% move from the current price of $180.06.

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 51.6% of 8,963 observations (avg return +0.52%). Full methodology and live accuracy at /proof.

When does KLAC report earnings?

KLA CORP is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-07-30. Expect elevated forecast volatility around the report.

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