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KLA (KLAC) R&D spending by quarter
KLA's R&D spending was $395M in Q1 FY27 (first quarter fiscal 2027), -1% from Q4 FY26. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $338M (Q3 FY25) to $399M (Q4 FY26).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | $395M | -1% | +10% |
| Q4 FY26 | $399M | +4% | +13% |
| Q2 FY26 | $384M | +6% | — |
| Q1 FY26 | $360M | +2% | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $353M | +4% | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $338M | — | — |
Q1 FY27 at a glance
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
What is KLA's R&D spending?
KLA's R&D spending was $395M in Q1 FY27 (first quarter fiscal 2027), -1% from Q4 FY26.
How has KLA's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $338M (Q3 FY25) to $399M (Q4 FY26).