La vendita allo scoperto per KLA dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di KLA. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) Azioni, Report sulle vendite allo scoperto

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.

KLA Corp

<p><strong>KLA's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NYSE">KLAC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>2.31 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 1.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 1.79 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>KLA Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732213823_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for KLA has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing KLA's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, KLA's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.96%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Trading Ideas

KLAC

(KLAC) - Analyzing KLA's Short Interest

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>KLA</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with KLAC, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 19 uncommon options trades for KLA.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 52% bullish and 36%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 13 are puts, for a total amount of $635,864, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $411,004.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $500.0 to $770.0 for KLA over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for KLA's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across KLA's significant trades, within a strike price range of $500.0 to $770.0, over the past month.</p>
<h3>KLA Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731699125_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$66.0</td>
<td>$64.9</td>
<td>$66.0</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$237.6K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$49.0</td>
<td>$44.0</td>
<td>$44.0</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td align="right">264</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.2</td>
<td>$27.5</td>
<td>$28.8</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$83.2K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$70.8K</td>
<td align="right">984</td>
<td align="right">157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$31.6</td>
<td>$27.8</td>
<td>$29.7</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$62.3K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">28</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About KLA</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with KLA, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>KLA's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 823,831, the price of KLAC is down -4.03% at $619.0. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for KLA with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


Options

Markets

A Closer Look at KLA's Options Market Dynamics

WIIM

AVGO

INTC

LRCX

MCHP

MKSI

MRVL

NVDA

Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading lower in sympathy with Applied Materials, which fell after its Q1 financial results.

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on <strong>KLA</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) we detected 9 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 22% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 66% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $265,347 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $107,828.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $640.0 to $800.0 for KLA over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in KLA's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to KLA's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $640.0 to $800.0 over the preceding 30 days.</p>
<h3>KLA Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731089321_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$20.7</td>
<td>$20.8</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$20.5</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td align="right">368</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.7</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td align="right">180</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About KLA</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Where Is KLA Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 472,616, the KLAC's price is up by 0.38%, now at $688.79. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 76 days.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest KLA options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>


Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on KLAC Options

<p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/business/economy/house-committee-china-semiconductor-manufacturing.html" title="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/business/economy/house-committee-china-semiconductor-manufacturing.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/business/economy/house-committee-china-semiconductor-manufacturing.html</a></p>


News

AMAT

ASML

Reported Earlier, U.S. Lawmakers Seek Details On China Sales From Top Semiconductor Equipment Makers, Including KLA, Applied Materials, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron, And ASML

Legal

Global

ASML, Tokyo Electron Queried By U.S. Lawmakers On Sales To China

<p>TD Cowen  analyst Krish Sankar   maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $760 to $725.</p>


Price Target

Analyst Ratings

TD Cowen Maintains Hold on KLA, Lowers Price Target to $725

ENTG

NXPI

QCOM

SWKS

Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower. The sector may be under pressure following recent earnings from multiple companies in the sector.

<p>Barclays  analyst Tom O'Malley   maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $800 to $750.</p>


Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on KLA, Lowers Price Target to $750

<p>Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.</p>
<ul>
<li>Benchmark analyst Todd Brooks upgraded the rating for <strong>Wingstop Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $340 price target. Wingstop shares closed at $289.99 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wing/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Edward Yang upgraded the rating for <strong>KLA Corporation</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) from Perform to Outperform and boosted the price target from $750 to $850. KLA shares closed at $691.80 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/klac/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ronald Epstein upgraded <strong>L3Harris Technologies, Inc</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $240 to $300. L3Harris Technologies shares closed at $245.41 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/lhx/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst David Konrad upgraded <strong>Regions Financial Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $27 to $28. Regions Finl shares closed at $24.06 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rf/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Leerink Partners analyst Michael Cherny upgraded the rating for <strong>Envista Holdings Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVST#NYSE">NVST</a>) from Underperform to Market Perform and raised the price target from $16 to $23. Envista shares closed at $19.23 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nvst/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Considering buying WING stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: </p>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="553" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/31112933/image-327-1024x553.png" alt="" class="wp-image-624212" style="width:615px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/31112933/image-327-1024x553.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/31112933/image-327-300x162.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/31112933/image-327-768x415.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/31112933/image-327.png 1207w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></p>
<p><strong>Read More: </strong></p>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41654255/wall-streets-most-accurate-analysts-weigh-in-on-3-energy-stocks-with-over-8-dividend-yields">Wall Street&#8217;s Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 8% Dividend Yields</a></strong></li>
</ul>


Upgrades

NVST

WING

This Wingstop Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Thursday

<p>Needham  analyst Charles Shi   reiterates KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Hold.</p>


Reiteration

Needham Reiterates Hold on KLA

<p>Oppenheimer  analyst Edward Yang   upgrades KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) from Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $750 to $850.</p>


Oppenheimer Upgrades KLA to Outperform, Raises Price Target to $850

<p>Deutsche Bank  analyst Sidney Ho   maintains KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $890 to $750.</p>


Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on KLA, Lowers Price Target to $750

<p>KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $7.33 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.05 by 3.97 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $2.840 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.758 billion by 2.99 percent.  This is a 18.48 percent increase over sales of $2.397 billion the same period last year.</p>


Earnings

Earnings Beats

KLA Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $7.33 Beats $7.05 Estimate, Sales $2.840B Beat $2.758B Estimate

LSCC

RMBS

SIMO

TSEM

Shares of chip stocks are trading lower. The sector may be under pressure after AMD and Qorvo fell on their respective earnings reports and outlook. Additionally, SMCI may be causing sector uncertainty after its independent auditor resigned.

<p>KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 18.19% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.8%. Currently, KLA has a market capitalization of $92.71 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In KLAC:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of KLAC stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$4,013.37</strong> today based on a price of $691.99 for KLAC at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>KLA's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730224815_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Here's How Much $1000 Invested In KLA 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>KLA</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for KLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) we detected 8 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 12% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $157,450 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $161,700.</p>
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $670.0 and $800.0 for KLA, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for KLA's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of KLA's whale trades within a strike price range from $670.0 to $800.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>KLA Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729886443_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$33.9</td>
<td>$32.3</td>
<td>$33.9</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">196</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$132.9</td>
<td>$126.2</td>
<td>$129.6</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$134.0</td>
<td>$126.2</td>
<td>$129.6</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$29.1</td>
<td>$28.4</td>
<td>$28.75</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">242</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KLAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$34.4</td>
<td>$31.3</td>
<td>$34.4</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
<td>$34.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">165</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About KLA</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding KLA, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of KLA</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 595,876, with KLAC's price up by 1.66%, positioned at $677.21.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 5 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for KLA</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $848.75.</p>
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald keeps a Neutral rating on KLA with a target price of $925.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $925.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $675.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on KLA, which currently sits at a price target of $870. </p>
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KLA Unusual Options Activity For October 25

Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher. Strength may be in sympathy with Western Digital, which reported a Q1 earnings beat. Additionally, tech stocks may be up amid a drop in yields.

<p>These ten large-cap stocks were the worst performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>NIO Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) stock lost 16.35% last week as U.S.-listed Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41385461" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fell after China&#8217;s September exports</a> missed estimates. China stimulus uncertainty has also weighed on stocks recently.</li>
<li><strong>KLA Corporation</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) stock dipped 15.58%, probably due to continued weakness following weak guidance from ASML.</li>
<li><strong>Centene Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) shares were down 14.38%. The company will report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter results on October 25</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Elevance Health </strong>shares dipped 14.17% after analysts cut forecasts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41405601" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following third-quarter earnings</a>.</li>
<li><strong>ASML Holding N.V.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) shares tumbled 13.97% after the company accidentally released earnings a day ahead of schedule and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41358875" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cut its 2025 sales forecast</a>.</li>
<li>Temu parent <strong>PDD Holdings Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) stock fell 13.91%, as did U.S.-listed Chinese stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41316058" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">after China&#8217;s September exports</a> missed estimates. China stimulus uncertainty has also weighed on stocks recently.</li>
<li><strong>Molina Healthcare Inc. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>) shares were down 12.24%, probably in sympathy with <strong>Elevance Health, Inc. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>), which reported third-quarter earnings miss and issued soft FY24 guidance.</li>
<li><strong>Lam Research Corporation</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) stock dived 12.12%, probably in sympathy with <strong>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), which reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41377745" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">earnings and issued strong guidance</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Erie Indemnity Company</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) fell 9.92% last week after Spruce Point Management <a href="https://www.sprucepointcap.com/research/erie-indemnity-company" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">issued a short-sell report</a> on the stock. The company was under pressure due to Category 5 Hurricane Milton.</li>
<li><strong>CVS Health Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) stock fell 9.44% last week after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41399396" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cut its Q3 outlook</a>.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong></p>
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