Reported Q: Q3 2025 Rev YoY: +30.0% EPS YoY: +84.1% Move: +0.02%
KLA Corporation
KLA.DE
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Exchange XETRA Sector Technology Industry Semiconductors
Q3 2025
Published: May 1, 2025

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Reported

Report Date

May 1, 2025

Quarter Q3 2025

Revenue

3.06B

YoY: +30.0%

EPS

8.16

YoY: +84.1%

Market Move

+0.02%

Previous quarter: Q2 2025

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $3.06B up 30% year-over-year
  • EPS of $8.16 increased by 84.1% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 61.6%
  • Net income of 1.09B
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KLA.DE
Company KLA.DE

Executive Summary

KLA Corporation reported a robust QQ3 2025 performance with significant year-over-year growth and strong profitability, underscored by a healthy balance sheet and aggressive capital allocation. Revenue reached USD 3.063 billion, up roughly 30% year over year, while gross margins remained elevated at 61.6% and operating margins around 42.5%, driving net income of USD 1.089 billion and EPS of USD 8.21 (diluted USD 8.16).

Cash generation remained a standout feature. Operating cash flow was USD 1.072 billion for the quarter, with free cash flow of USD 990 million on capex of USD 82 million. The company deployed capital toward shareholder-friendly actions, repurchasing USD 506.7 million of shares and paying USD 225.8 million in dividends, yielding a payout cadence of approximately 20.7%. Balance sheet strength is evident in ample liquidity (cash and cash equivalents USD 1.858 billion; short-term investments USD 2.171 billion; total cash and equivalents around USD 4.029 billion) and substantial net debt of USD 4.231 billion when considering debt minus cash, reflecting the typical capital-intensive nature of leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers.

The results substantiate KLAโ€™s leadership in process control and yield management, with a diversified end-market footprint across wafer fabrication, reticle, packaging, MEMS, and related nanoelectronics segments. However, the business remains exposed to cyclical semiconductor capex swings and elevated leverage, which elevates sensitivity to the turn of the cycle. In sum, the QQ3 performance reinforces a constructive longer-term thesis driven by secular demand for higher yields, productivity, and AI/compute-driven semiconductor investment, while keeping a cautious eye on cycle timing and competitive dynamics.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
3.06B
QoQ: -0.45% | YoY: 30.04%
Gross Profit
Increasing
1.89B
61.62% margin
QoQ: 1.72% | YoY: 35.56%
Operating Income
Increasing
1.30B
QoQ: 4.69% | YoY: 53.29%
Net Income
Increasing
1.09B
QoQ: 32.00% | YoY: 80.94%
EPS
Increasing
8.21
QoQ: 32.85% | YoY: 84.08%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2026 3,209.70 8.47 +25.1% View
Q3 2025 3,063.03 8.16 +30.0% View
Q2 2025 3,076.85 6.13 +23.7% View
Q1 2025 2,841.54 7.01 +18.6% View
Q4 2024 2,566.23 6.18 +9.0% View