KLA Corporation (KLA.DE) Q1 2025 Earnings Report

KLA Corporation delivered a solid QQ1 2025 performance, led by a substantial rise in revenue and meaningful margin expansion. Revenue reached $2.8415 billion, up 18.6% year over year and 10.7% quarter over quarter, while gross margin expanded to 59.6% and operating margin to 39.4%. Net income of $0.946 billion and earnings per share (diluted) of $7.01–$7.05 underscore durable profitability in a capital-intensive, cyclical end-market. Free cash flow amounted to $934.8 million, supported by operating cash flow of $995.2 million and disciplined capital expenditure (capex) of $60.4 million. The company returned capital to shareholders via share repurchases (~$567.4 million) and dividends (~$198.1 million), highlighting a constructive capital allocation framework.