KLA-Tencor Corporation is a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor andAdvanced packaging industries. The company designs and manufactures sophisticated equipment and software that helps manufacturers enhance the production of integrated circuits by monitoring and improving processes at various stages of manufacturing. KLA's technologies play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of semiconductor devices, enabling advancements in electronics and related technologies. Through continuous innovation, KLA-Tencor supports the drive towards more efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices in the high-tech industry. Read More
While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing.
Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Friday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
KLA CORP (NASDAQ:KLAC) offers strong growth potential with reasonable valuation, solid profitability, and manageable debt, making it a candidate for growth-focused investors.
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 29.8% year on year to $3.06 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $3.08 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $8.41 per share was 4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Corporate buybacks surged in April, led by Apple, Alphabet, and Wells Fargo, signaling confidence and boosting stock prices. Tech and consumer companies also joining the buyback binge.
KLA Corporation has been treading water for the past six months, holding steady at $687.99. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 6.2% decline during that period.
Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold.
Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 29.8% year on year to $3.06 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $3.08 billion at the midpoint, 2.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $8.41 per share was 4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
U.S. stock futures are down Wednesday morning, despite major averages ending up on Tuesday, and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones notching their sixth-straight day in the green, the longest streak for the indexes in months.
Sonos’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 28.1% of its value and falling to $9.33 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the impact of Trump tariffs.
