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KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.

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KLA 코퍼레이션(NASDAQ:KLAC)의 주식이 목요일 4% 이상 상승했다. 이는 대만 반도체 제조(NYSE:TSM)의 실적이 예상보다 좋게 나타난 것과 동반하여 발생한 일이다. 하지만 KLA 코퍼레이션은 하락세로 반전될 가능성이 있다. 그래서 이 주식을 오늘의 주식으로 선정했다.

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductor" rel="noreferrer noopener">Semiconductor equipment companies</a> ASML Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), Applied Materials, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>), and Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) became significant beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, bearing testimony to the interconnectivity of the industry ecosystem.
Recently, CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer flagged how the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43138590/jim-cramer-says-taiwan-semiconductors-capex-plans-boost-applied-materials-lam-research-kla-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">capital equipment companies</a> got a boost from the &nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) upbeat quarterly print and guidance.
It has committed $38 billion—$42 billion in fiscal 2025 capex versus the actual fiscal 2024 capex of $29.8 billion, including a boost of capex on equipment triggering a rally in its supplier stocks, including&nbsp;Applied Materials,&nbsp;Lam Research, and&nbsp;KLA, Cramer inferred.
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The contract chipmaker reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter revenue&nbsp;of $26.88 billion, up by 39%, topping the consensus of $26.28 billion. The company expects first-quarter revenue of $25.0 billion—$25.8 billion, compared to the&nbsp;$24.97 billion consensus.
Cramer correlated advanced process technologies with equipment catering to&nbsp;Nvidia Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GPUs and other accelerators.
ASML Holding, a $292 billion company, trades at a PE multiple of 37.2x versus Applied Materials&#8217; ($147 billion market cap) 18.8x, Lam Research&#8217;s ($105 billion market cap) 21.5x and KLA&#8217;s ($101 billion market cap) 24.2x.
The cash-rich chip equipment makers have consistently paid dividends, with a dividend yield of ~1%.
ASML Holdings&#8217; gross margin is 51.7%, compared to Applied Materials&#8217; 47.3%, KLA&#8217;s 60.30%, and Lam Research&#8217;s 47.4%.
Applied Materials analysts had flagged the impact of intensifying geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China, considering the company&#8217;s significant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/24/11/42015379/applied-materials-reports-solid-q4-beat-analysts-express-concern-around-high-exposure-to-china-spending-decline" rel="noreferrer noopener">exposure to the country</a>.
The U.S. is already ASML Holding&#8217;s largest market, overtaking China in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43301092/us-surpasses-china-as-chip-equipment-maker-nvidia-supplier-asmls-biggest-market-in-q4" rel="noreferrer noopener">the fourth quarter</a>. Applied Materials and Lam Research have contacted non-Chinese suppliers to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/11/41726213/applied-materials-and-lam-research-shift-supply-chains-away-from-china-to-meet-new-us-guidelines" rel="noreferrer noopener">comply with regulations</a>.
Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari&nbsp;expects Lam Research to outperform its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42924519/nvidia-amd-broadcom-lead-semiconductor-stock-decline-amid-us-china-ai-chip-export-ban-concerns-amd-downgraded-by-goldman-sachs-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">immediate peers in 2025</a>.
In addition to a quarterly recovery in the overall Wafer Fab Equipment market, he expects distinctive drivers like the adoption of Gate-All-Around transistors in leading-edge Foundry or Logic and the resumption of technology transitions in 3D NAND to support revenue growth that exceeds the overall WFE market.&nbsp;
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment&nbsp;by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will likely reach $113 billion in 2024, up by 6.5%, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.semi.org/en/semi-press-release/global-total-semiconductor-equipment-sales-forecast-to-reach-a-record-of-dollar-139-billion-in-2026-semi-reports" rel="noreferrer noopener">SEMI</a>. Semiconductor manufacturing equipment growth will likely reach $121 billion in 2025 and $139 billion in 2026.&nbsp;
Rising demand for advanced chips in devices like smartphones, PCs, and IoT gadgets fueled the growth, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/07/3005364/0/en/Semiconductor-Equipment-Market-to-Worth-USD-254-Billion-by-2032-Driven-By-Advanced-Technologies-and-Growth-in-Various-Industries-Research-by-SNS-Insider.html#:~:text=A%20key%20market%20driver%20for,%2C%20AI%2C%20and%20autonomous%20vehicles." rel="noreferrer noopener">SNS Insider</a>.
Countries have also poured in money to stay ahead in the semiconductor race. Major countries, including the U.S., Japan, China, and Europe, initiated the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, Japan&#8217;s ¥1 trillion R&amp;D investment, China&#8217;s Made in China 2025 strategy, and the European Chips Act to boost local semiconductor production.&nbsp;
According to SEMI, China, Taiwan, and Korea will likely remain the top three destinations&nbsp;for equipment spending through 2026.&nbsp;
MSCI World Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment Index yielded a 37% return in the last 12 months. It trades at a PE multiple of 48.7x. S&amp;P Semiconductors Select Industry Index yielded over 19% in the same time frame.
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KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 21.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 34.41%. Currently, KLA has a market capitalization of $100.88 billion. 
Buying $1000 In KLAC: If an investor had bought $1000 of KLAC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,494.14 today based on a price of $759.15 for KLAC at the time of writing.
<h3>KLA's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738790111_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on KLA. Our analysis of options history for KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 25% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $253,202, and 4 were calls, valued at $219,700.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $660.0 and $1040.0 for KLA, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in KLA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to KLA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $660.0 to $1040.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>KLA Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738688428_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$25.9</td>
<td>$27.99</td>
<td>$660.00</td>
<td>$83.5K</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$42.3</td>
<td>$38.7</td>
<td>$40.4</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td align="right">108</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$1040.00</td>
<td>$79.3K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$78.8</td>
<td>$76.4</td>
<td>$76.4</td>
<td>$740.00</td>
<td>$76.4K</td>
<td align="right">35</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$51.1</td>
<td>$47.2</td>
<td>$48.5</td>
<td>$720.00</td>
<td>$48.5K</td>
<td align="right">84</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About KLA</h3>
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
In light of the recent options history for KLA, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of KLA</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 256,490, the KLAC's price is up by 2.13%, now at $756.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 79 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On KLA</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $774.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on KLA, maintaining a target price of $700. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on KLA with a target price of $748. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on KLA with a target price of $795. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Overweight rating on KLA with a target price of $870. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has decided to maintain their Buy rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $759. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In KLAC Options

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with KLAC, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for KLA.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $116,840, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $813,045.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $330.0 to $790.0 for KLA over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in KLA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to KLA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $330.0 to $790.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>KLA Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738614630_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$53.9</td>
<td>$48.2</td>
<td>$51.2</td>
<td>$790.00</td>
<td>$512.0K</td>
<td align="right">177</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$51.1</td>
<td>$49.9</td>
<td>$50.8</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$116.8K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$23.9</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
<td>$98.0K</td>
<td align="right">159</td>
<td align="right">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$82.9</td>
<td>$79.1</td>
<td>$79.1</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
<td>$79.2K</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$423.1</td>
<td>$417.0</td>
<td>$421.5</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$42.1K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About KLA</h3>
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
Having examined the options trading patterns of KLA, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of KLA</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 765,662, the KLAC's price is up by 0.82%, now at $744.3. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 80 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on KLA</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $788.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham persists with their Buy rating on KLA, maintaining a target price of $830. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel has decided to maintain their Buy rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $825. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $780. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on KLA with a target price of $748. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $760. 
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KLA Unusual Options Activity For February 03

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $703 to $748.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on KLA, Raises Price Target to $748

Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $759 to $864.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on KLA, Raises Price Target to $864

Major stock indices have completed their recovery following Monday's sharp drop, buoyed by tech stocks rallying on the back of solid earnings <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">and positive macroeconomic data.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 index stands at 6,118 points at midday trading in New York, not far from the all-time high of 6,128 points reached last Friday.
The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index — the Fed's preferred inflation gauge — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/01/43390001/feds-favorite-inflation-gauge-rises-as-predicted-consumer-spending-jumps-at-fastest-pace-in-9-months">came in line with expectations in December</a>, easing market participants&#8217; concerns over interest rates. Fed futures continue to reflect expectations for two rate cuts by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, personal spending posted a robust 0.7% increase in December, signaling strong consumer appetite in the final month of the year — a promising sign for corporate earnings.
The Magnificent Seven — as tracked by the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) – soared 1.6% on Friday, effectively erasing weekly losses after plunging as much as 3.1% on Monday due to the DeepSeek selloff.
Yet, within the elite group, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) remains 12% lower than last Friday's close, with Friday&#8217;s gains primarily driven by Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)
The Dow Jones, flat on the day, attempted to break its all-time highs at the open but faced resistance from sellers. Sector-wise, tech leads the charge, while energy lags following mixed earnings results from oil giants Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
Gold climbed above $2,800 per ounce, extending new records as demand for the ultimate safe-haven asset surges amid rising geopolitical and trade risks. This comes after President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday his plan to introduce 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1.
WTI crude oil prices were down 0.3% at $72.3 per barrel, potentially marking their second consecutive weekly decline.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) paused for a breather, holding steady at $104,800.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,814.96</td>
<td>1.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,118.40</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,315.94</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>• Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,973.98</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:24 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent013125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $609.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) edged up by 0.1% to $449.30.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.4% to $530.49.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $229.68.</li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%; the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
<ul>
<li>Stocks reacting to earning reports included:
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), up 0.72%</li>
<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) up 0.80%</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) up 0.17% </li>
<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) up 2.11%, </li>
<li>PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>) down 6.12%, </li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) down 6.36%, </li>
<li>Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) up 5.52%, </li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>) down 16.5%,</li>
<li>LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) up 1.99%.</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): down 1.31%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): up 6.7%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>): down 4.5%</li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>): down 0.6%</li>
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Stifel analyst Brian Chin maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $800 to $825.

Stifel Maintains Buy on KLA, Raises Price Target to $825

Wells Fargo analyst Joseph Quatrochi maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $795 to $870.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on KLA, Raises Price Target to $870

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Matthew Prisco maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $800 to $875.

Cantor Fitzgerald Maintains Neutral on KLA, Raises Price Target to $875

Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $700 to $760.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on KLA, Raises Price Target to $760

KLA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLAC/earnings">results on Thursday</a>.
KLA reported quarterly earnings of $8.20 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.75 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.08 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.94 billion.
&#8220;KLA&#8217;s December quarter results were above the midpoint of our guidance ranges despite navigating through the business impact of new U.S. government export controls released late in the quarter. These results supported a strong finish to calendar 2024 for KLA highlighted by relative revenue growth outperformance and strong profitability,&#8221; said Rick Wallace, president and CEO, KLA Corporation. &#8220;The return to growth at the leading-edge continues to gain momentum led by expanding AI and high-performance computing investments. KLA&#8217;s differentiated portfolio of solutions aligns exceptionally well in helping enable our customers to navigate increasing technology complexity, growing design starts and larger semiconductor devices in an environment of rising semiconductor demand.&#8221;
KLA said it sees third-quarter total revenues of $3.0 billion +/- $150 million and adjusted EPS of $8.05 +/- $0.60.
KLA shares gained 4.1% to close at $742.43 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on KLA following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Sidney Ho maintained KLA with a Buy and raised the price target from $725 to $850.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Charles Shi maintained KLA with a Buy and raised the price target from $800 to $830.</li>
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KLA Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Earnings

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<li>Goldman Sachs increased Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) price target from $280 to $294. Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng maintained a Buy rating. Apple shares closed at $237.59 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley cut the price target for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) from $330 to $300. Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintained an Underweight rating. Caterpillar shares closed at $374.98 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Deutsche Bank raised KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) price target from $725 to $850. Deutsche Bank analyst Sidney Ho maintained a Buy rating. KLA shares closed at $742.43 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLAC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised the price target for Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) from $331 to $363. B of A Securities analyst Jason Kupferberg maintained a Neutral rating. Visa shares closed at $343.05 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/V/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Northland Capital Markets cut the price target for Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) from $154 to $140. Northland Capital Markets analyst Gus Richard maintained an Outperform rating. Atlassian shares closed at $266.95 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TEAM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham boosted Calix, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) price target from $45 to $53. Mizuho analyst Gregg Moskowitz maintained an Outperform rating. Calix shares settled at $40.18 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CALX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup slashed Afya Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFYA#NASDAQ">AFYA</a>) price target from $18 to $15. Citigroup analyst Leandro Bastos downgraded the stock from Neutral to Sell. Afya shares closed at $16.84 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFYA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Needham analyst Charles Shi maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $800 to $830.

Needham Maintains Buy on KLA, Raises Price Target to $830

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 8 analysts have published ratings on KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $755.25, a high estimate of $850.00, and a low estimate of $655.00. Marking an increase of 0.27%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $753.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738328451_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of KLA among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Sidney Ho</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$725.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mehdi Hosseini</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$655.00</td>
<td>$620.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Arcuri</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$780.00</td>
<td>$665.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom O'Malley</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Quatrochi</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$795.00</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toshiya Hari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$759.00</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Quatrochi</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$870.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$703.00</td>
<td>$746.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to KLA. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of KLA compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for KLA's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into KLA's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLAC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on KLA analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know KLA Better</h2>
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
<h3>A Deep Dive into KLA's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, KLA showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 18.55% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 33.29%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): KLA's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 27.3%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 6.08%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: KLA's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 1.92. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down KLA: 8 Analysts Share Their Views

Deutsche Bank analyst Sidney Ho maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $725 to $850.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on KLA, Raises Price Target to $850

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KLA Corp shares are trading higher following better-than-expected Q2 financial results.

KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) just disclosed its Q2 earnings on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a brief overview of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
KLA beat estimated earnings by 6.0%, reporting an EPS of $8.2 versus an estimate of $7.76.
Revenue was up $590.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.28 which was followed by a 4.0% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at KLA's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>7.05</td>
<td>6.15</td>
<td>5.01</td>
<td>5.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>7.33</td>
<td>6.60</td>
<td>5.26</td>
<td>6.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.76B</td>
<td>2.52B</td>
<td>2.31B</td>
<td>2.46B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.84B</td>
<td>2.57B</td>
<td>2.36B</td>
<td>2.49B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
KLA management provided guidance for Q3 2025, expecting earnings between $7.45 and $8.65 per share.
To track all earnings releases for KLA <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLAC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

KLA Q2 Earnings Assessment

The earnings results for KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) for Q2 were made public on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
KLA beat estimated earnings by 6.0%, reporting an EPS of $8.2 versus an estimate of $7.76.
Revenue was up $590.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Earnings History Overview</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.28 in the previous quarter, leading to a 4.0% drop share price change the next day.
Here's a look at KLA's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>7.05</td>
<td>6.15</td>
<td>5.01</td>
<td>5.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>7.33</td>
<td>6.60</td>
<td>5.26</td>
<td>6.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.76B</td>
<td>2.52B</td>
<td>2.31B</td>
<td>2.46B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.84B</td>
<td>2.57B</td>
<td>2.36B</td>
<td>2.49B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
KLA management provided guidance for Q3 2025, expecting earnings between $7.45 and $8.65 per share.
To track all earnings releases for KLA <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLAC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

KLA: Q2 Earnings Insights

The following details guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 ending in March:
<ul>
<li>GAAP gross margin is expected to be in a range of 60.6% +/- 1.0%</li>
<li>Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be in a range of 62.0% +/- 1.0%</li>
<li>GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $7.77 +/- $0.60</li>
</ul>

Guidance

KLA Expects Q3 Total Revenues Of $3.0B +/- $150M (Est $2.887B); Adj EPS Of $8.05 +/- $0.60 (Est $5.26)

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KLA-Tencor

KLA 코퍼레이션(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)의 주식이 목요일 4% 이상 상승했다. 이는 대만 반도체 제조(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)의 실적이 예상보다 좋게 나타난 것과 동반하여 발생한 일이다.
하지만 KLA 코퍼레이션은 하락세로 반전될 가능성이 있다. 그래서 이 주식을<a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/?s=%EC%98%A4%EB%8A%98%EC%9D%98+%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 오늘의 주식</a>으로 선정했다.
모멘텀은 주식이 주어진 시간 동안 얼마나 상승 또는 하락했는지를 측정하는 지표입니다. 대부분의 경우 주식은 일반적인 거래 범위 내에서 거래된다.
판매자들이 공격적으로 가격을 이 범위 아래로 밀어내면 거래자들은 이를 과매도 상태라고 한다. 반대로 구매자들이 가격을 범위 이상으로 밀어올리면 트레이더들은 이를 과매수 상태라고 한다.
이러한 역학 관계는 중요하다. 많은 거래 전략이 평균으로의 회귀 개념에 기반하고 있다. 과매수 또는 과매도 상태인 주식은 평균 거래 범위로 다시 반전되는 경향이 있다.
주식의 모멘텀을 측정하는 방법은 수십 가지, 어쩌면 수백 가지가 될 수 있다. 이를 모멘텀 지표 또는 오실레이터라고 한다.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-737613" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16144506/KLACorp-1024x550.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16144506/KLACorp-1024x550.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16144506/KLACorp-300x161.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16144506/KLACorp-768x412.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16144506/KLACorp.png 1527w" alt="" width="1024" height="550" /></figure>
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일부 새로운 트레이더들은 너무 많은 지표를 사용하는 실수를 범한다. 그들은 연구를 많이 할수록 결과가 좋아질 것이라고 믿고 있다.
하지만 때때로 트레이더는 몇 가지 지표만 사용하고 이를 마스터하는 것이 더 나을 수 있다.
차트의 하단 부분은 상대 강도 모멘텀 지표(RSI)이다. 이는 인기 있는 지표이다. 파란선이 수평 빨간선보다 높으면 과매수 상태를 나타낸다. 현재 그런 상황이다.
가격 차트의 빨간선은 볼린저 밴드라고 한다. 이는 모멘텀을 측정하는 또 다른 인기 있는 방법이다.
이 선은 20일 이동 평균의 두 표준 편차 위에 있다. 통계학과 확률 이론에 따르면 95%의 거래는 평균의 두 표준 편차 내에서 발생해야 한다.
주식이 이 임계값을 초과하면 과매수 상태로 간주된다. 현재 그 상태이다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KLAC">KLA 퍼레이션</a>이 두 지표 모두에서 동시에 과매수 상태로 나타났던 마지막 두 번의 경우, 매도세가 곧 이어졌다. 다시 발생할 가능성이 있다.
주가 움직임: KLA의 주식은 목요일 4.33% 상승한 $747.26에 마감되었다.
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1. 니오(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>)의 주식이 지난주 16.35% 하락했다. 이는 미국에 상장된 중국 주식들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41385461" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">중국의 9월 수출이 예상치를 밑돌면서</a> 하락한 후 발생한 일이다. 중국 경기 부양책에 대한 불확실성도 최근 주식에 악영향을 미쳤다.
2. KLA 코퍼레이션(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>)의 주식이 지난주 15.58% 하락했다. 이는 ASML의 부진한 전망 발표 이후 지속적인 약세로 인한 것으로 보인다.
3. 센텐 코퍼레이션(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>)의 주식이 14.38% 하락했다. 이 회사는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">10월 25일 3분기 실적을 발표</a>할 예정이다.
4. 엘레반스 헬스(Elevance Health)의 주식이 14.17% 하락했다. 이는 분석가들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41405601" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3분기 실적 발표 후 전망을 하향 조정한</a> 데 따른 것이다.
5. ASML 홀딩 N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)의 주식이 13.97% 하락했다. 회사가 실적 발표를 하루 일찍 실수로 공개하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41358875" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025년 매출 전망을 하향 조정한</a> 후 발생한 일이다.
6. PDD 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>)의 주식이 13.91% 하락했다. 이는 미국에 상장된 중국 주식들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41316058" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">중국의 9월 수출이 예상치를 밑돌면서</a> 하락한 것과 함께 발생한 일이다. 중국 경기 부양책에 대한 불확실성도 최근 주식에 악영향을 미쳤다.
7. 몰리나 헬스케어(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>)의 주식이 12.24% 하락했다. 이는 엘레반스 헬스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>)와 동반 하락한 것으로 보인다. 엘레반스 헬스는 3분기 실적 부진과 2024년 전망을 낮춰 발표했다.
8. 램 리서치(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>)의 주식이 12.12% 하락했다. 이는 ASML의 부진한 전망 발표 이후 지속적인 약세로 인한 것으로 보인다.
9. 이리 인뎀니티(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>)의 주식이 지난주 9.92% 하락했다. 이는 스프루스 포인트 매니지먼트(Spruce Point Management)가 주식에 대한 <a href="https://www.sprucepointcap.com/research/erie-indemnity-company" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">공매도 보고서를 발표</a>한 후 발생한 일이다. 이 회사는 카테고리 5 허리케인 밀턴으로 압박을 받았다.
10. CVS 헬스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)의 주식이 지난 주 9.44% 하락했다. 이 회사가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41399396" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3분기 전망을 하향 조정</a>한 후 발생한 일이다.
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메타 플랫폼(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)은 &#8216;매그니피센트 7(Magnificent Seven)&#8217; 기업들 중 주식을 분할하지 않은 유일한 회사이기 때문에 주식 분할을 발표하는 다음 회사가 될 수 있다.
마호니 에셋 매니지먼트(Mahoney Asset Management)의 켄 마호니(Ken Mahoney) 사장에 따르면, 주당 500달러가 넘는 가격에 거래되는 메타는 &#8220;분할에 적합한&#8221; 것으로 간주된다. 블룸버그에 따르면 메타의 주가는 AI 관심, 자사주 매입, 새로운 배당금에 힘입어 2022년 최저치보다 450% 이상 급등했다고 블룸버그가 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-11/meta-s-450-surge-offers-potential-for-next-big-tech-stock-split?srnd=technology-vp&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">보도</a>했다.
메타는 주주 가치를 극대화하기 위해 다양한 이니셔티브에 계속 참여하고 있다. 이 회사는 왓츠앱(WhatsApp)용 AI 광고 타겟팅을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39228614/meta-introduces-ai-powered-ad-targeting-on-whatsapp-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">출시</a>하고 AI 도구를 통합하여 인스타그램이나 페이스북에서 실행되는 광고를 만들었다.
또한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39256166/meta-to-use-european-social-media-data-for-ai-training-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">보도에 따르면</a> 유럽의 공개 소셜 미디어 콘텐츠를 활용하여 생성 인공 지능 모델을 교육하려는 메타의 계획이 나타나 개인 정보 보호 단체의 항의를 불러일으켰다.
주식 분할은 주당 가격을 낮추어 개인 투자자와 직원들이 주식에 더 쉽게 접근할 수 있도록 해준다.
이는 메타와 같은 회사들을 다우존스 산업평균지수의 더 매력적인 후보로 만들 수 있다.
엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)의 최근 10:1 분할로 주가가 28% 상승하면서 이러한 관행에 다시 초점이 맞춰졌으며 뱅크 오브 아메리카의 분석가들은 기술 부문에서 더 많은 주식 분할이 예상된고 보고 있다.
이 은행의 분석가들은 최근 주식분할 후보로 브로드컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), 렘 리서치(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>), 슈퍼 마이크로 컴퓨터(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), KLA(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) 및 넷플릭스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)를 꼽았다.
주가 움직임: 메타의 주식은 화요일 0.97% 상승한 507.47달러에 마감했다.
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