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KLA vs Coherent: KLAC and COHR compared
KLA is the larger company: $4.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $2.4B for Coherent (Q1 FY27). Coherent is growing faster (+50% against +29% a year earlier). KLA is more profitable, with an operating margin of 44.1% against 15.1%.
Where the money goes: KLAC and COHR
KLA (KLAC) · Q1 FY27
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.
Coherent (COHR) · Q1 FY27
Coherent, Q1 FY27: revenue $2.4B (+50% year over year), operating margin 15.1%, net earnings $385M, operating cash flow −$92.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| KLA (KLAC) | Coherent (COHR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $4.1B | $2.4B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +29% | +50% |
| Operating margin | 44.1% | 15.1% |
| Net earnings | $1.5B | $385M |
| Net margin | 37.4% | 16.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.5B | −$92.7M |
| Free cash flow | $1.3B | — |
| Market value | $170.2B | $39.0B |
| P/E | — | 40.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $219.62 | $368.20 |
Where the revenue comes from
KLA
- Product: $3.3B (79%)
- Services: $851M (21%)
Coherent
- Datacenter & Communications: $2.0B (82%)
- Industrial: $419M (18%)
Questions
Which is bigger, KLA or Coherent?
KLA is the larger company: $4.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $2.4B for Coherent (Q1 FY27).
Is KLA or Coherent growing faster?
Coherent is growing faster (+50% against +29% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, KLA or Coherent?
KLA is more profitable, with an operating margin of 44.1% against 15.1%.
More: KLA earnings · how KLA makes money · Coherent earnings · how Coherent makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.