Fintel reports that on December 15, 2025, Jefferies upgraded their outlook for KLA (NasdaqGS:KLAC) from Hold to Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 9.75% Upside
As of December 5, 2025, the average one-year price target for KLA is $1,310.30/share. The forecasts range from a low of $1,031.45 to a high of $1,575.00. The average price target represents an increase of 9.75% from its latest reported closing price of $1,193.92 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for KLA is 12,250MM, a decrease of 2.19%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 22.44.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 2,818 funds or institutions reporting positions in KLA. This is an increase of 68 owner(s) or 2.47% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to KLAC is 0.48%, an increase of 3.13%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 0.53% to 141,309K shares. 
The put/call ratio of KLAC is 1.68, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital International Investors holds 5,727K shares representing 4.36% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,719K shares , representing an increase of 0.14%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in KLAC by 13.01% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 4,252K shares representing 3.24% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,199K shares , representing an increase of 1.24%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in KLAC by 19.04% over the last quarter.
Capital World Investors holds 4,218K shares representing 3.21% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,955K shares , representing an increase of 6.25%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in KLAC by 20.70% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 3,754K shares representing 2.86% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,692K shares , representing an increase of 1.63%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in KLAC by 19.00% over the last quarter.
Primecap Management holds 3,535K shares representing 2.69% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,480K shares , representing a decrease of 26.73%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in KLAC by 8.17% over the last quarter.
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