KLA (KLAC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median


KLAC KLA Corp KLAC
86 GF Score
Price $248.64
GF Value $99.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is KLA Dividend Payout Ratio?

KLA KLAC -3.93% 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates KLAC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks better than 73.23% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KLAC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.28   Max: 0.45
Current: 0.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of KLA was 0.45. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.28.

KLAC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
73.23% of 452 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.395 vs KLAC: 0.21

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of KLA is 0.32%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of KLA was 3.13%. The lowest was 0.29%. And the median was 1.25%.

KLA's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.19.

During the past 12 months, KLA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of KLA was 71.00% per year. The lowest was 5.90% per year. And the median was 14.25% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

KLA (NAS:KLAC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

KLA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

KLA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KLA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

KLA Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
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KLA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KLAC vs AMAT, LRCX, TER: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

KLA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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KLA Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.675/ 3.328
=0.20

KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.19/ 0.94
=0.20

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 mean?
KLA (KLAC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #121 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
KLA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.45. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. KLA's value of 0.20 is 49.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #121 out of 452 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #121 out of 452 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts KLA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. KLA's value of 0.20 is 49.4% below this benchmark. Historically, KLA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.40, KLA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.40, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KLA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 49.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA (KLAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.94, compared to a current price of $248.64 — trading 148.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 49.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.40. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KLA (KLAC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is KLA (KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $248.64 is trading 148.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $99.94. GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KLAC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.28)
  • GF Value™: $99.94 vs. price of $248.64 (148.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.4% below the Semiconductors median (#121 of 452)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KLAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KLA Business Description

Address One Technology Drive, Milpitas, CA, USA, 95035
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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