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KLA (KLAC) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
KLA gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 25, 2024. Of 7 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 7 times (100%). Revenue: 7 of 7, on average +3.5% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 0 times and lowered it 6 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 7 of 7 periods (4 above, 3 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $4.1B (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $3.8B–$4.2B (Jul 28, 2026) | $4.1B | within the range | +3.4% |
| Q4 FY26 | $3.4B (Apr 29, 2026) | $3.7B | above the range | +7.1% |
| Q3 FY26 | $3.3B (Jan 29, 2026) | $3.4B | above the range | +3.5% |
| Q2 FY26 | $3.2B (Oct 29, 2025) | $3.3B | above the range | +2.7% |
| Q1 FY26 | $3.0B–$3.3B (Jul 31, 2025) | $3.2B | within the range | +1.9% |
| Q4 FY25 | $3.1B (Apr 30, 2025) | $3.2B | above the range | +3.8% |
| Q3 FY25 | $2.9B–$3.1B (Jan 30, 2025) | $3.1B | within the range | +2.1% |
| Q2 FY25 | $2.8B (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY25 | $2.6B–$2.9B (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
GAAP gross margin
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | 60.8%–62.8% (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | 60.6%–62.6% (Jul 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY26 | 59.7%–61.7% (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | 59.6%–61.6% (Jan 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | 59.8%–61.8% (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | 59.7%–61.7% (Jul 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY25 | 60.7%–62.7% (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | 59.6%–61.6% (Jan 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY25 | 59.0%–61.0% (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY25 | 58.9%–60.9% (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted gross margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | 61.5%–63.5% (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | 61.5%–63.5% (Jul 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY26 | 60.8%–62.8% (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | 60.8%–62.8% (Jan 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | 61.0%–63.0% (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | 61.0%–63.0% (Jul 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY25 | 62.0%–64.0% (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | 61.0%–63.0% (Jan 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY25 | 60.5%–62.5% (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY25 | 60.5%–62.5% (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $1.18 (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $1.04–$1.24 (Jul 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $9.12 (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $8.68 (Jan 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $8.47 (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $7.51–$9.05 (Jul 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $8.16 (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $7.17–$8.37 (Jan 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $7.01 (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY25 | $6.18 (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY27 | $1.22 (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q1 FY27 | $1.06–$1.26 (Jul 28, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY26 | $9.40 (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY26 | $8.85 (Jan 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY26 | $8.81 (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $7.76–$9.30 (Jul 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $8.41 (Apr 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $7.45–$8.65 (Jan 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $7.33 (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 FY25 | $6.60 (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
KLA, Q1 FY27: revenue $4.1B (+29% year over year), operating margin 44.1%, net earnings $1.5B, operating cash flow $1.5B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does KLA beat its guidance?
KLA gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 25, 2024. Of 7 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 7 times (100%). Revenue: 7 of 7, on average +3.5% against the guided midpoint.
How often does KLA raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 0 times and lowered it 6 times since Jan 25, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.