Summary
KLA Corp (KLAC) reported strong financial performance for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, driven by robust demand in the semiconductor industry. Total revenues more than doubled year-over-year, reaching $2.28 billion. Net income also saw a significant increase, rising to $549.5 million from $99.2 million in the prior year period. This performance reflects a healthy increase in product revenues, which grew by 109% year-over-year for the nine-month period, alongside steady growth in service revenues. The company's balance sheet remains strong, with total assets growing to $4.45 billion and stockholders' equity increasing to $2.67 billion. Liquidity is robust, with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $1.84 billion. KLA Corp also demonstrated a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, increasing its dividend payments and continuing its share repurchase program.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $834.06M |
| Cost of Revenue | $327.70M |
| Gross Profit | $506.36M |
| R&D Expenses | $95.62M |
| SG&A Expenses | $98.97M |
| Operating Expenses | $522.28M |
| Operating Income | $311.78M |
| Interest Expense | $13.41M |
| Net Income | $209.78M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.25 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.22 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 167.63M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 171.31M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, increased by 81% to $2.28 billion, compared to $1.26 billion for the same period in the prior year.
- 2Product revenue growth was particularly strong, up 109% year-over-year for the nine-month period, indicating high demand for KLA's core offerings.
- 3Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, surged to $549.5 million, a significant increase from $99.2 million in the prior year.
- 4Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, reached $3.23, up from $0.57 in the prior year.
- 5The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $1.84 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of March 31, 2011.
- 6KLA Corp increased its quarterly dividend payment to $0.25 per share and continued its share repurchase program, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns.
- 7Geographically, Asia remains the dominant revenue driver, with Taiwan and Rest of Asia contributing significantly to the company's top line.