Summary
KLA Corporation (KLAC) reported its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011. Total revenues for the quarter were $796.5 million, representing an 11% increase compared to the same period in the prior year, but a 11% decrease sequentially. Net income for the quarter was $192.0 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, up from $154.2 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, in the prior year's quarter. The company noted a slowdown in industry demand environment due to macroeconomic uncertainty, leading to reduced customer purchases of process control and yield management equipment. Despite the sequential revenue decline, KLA Corp demonstrated strong operational execution, with significant improvements in cash flow from operations, increasing to $219.0 million from $95.5 million in the prior year's quarter. The company also maintained a robust balance sheet with $2.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. Management remains committed to long-term investments in R&D to address future technology challenges, although the company acknowledges the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry and its impact on short-term revenue trends.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $796.48M |
| Cost of Revenue | $340.35M |
| Gross Profit | $456.13M |
| R&D Expenses | $107.76M |
| SG&A Expenses | $94.08M |
| Operating Expenses | $542.19M |
| Operating Income | $254.29M |
| Interest Expense | $13.89M |
| Net Income | $192.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.15 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.13 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 166.68M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 169.84M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues for the quarter were $796.5 million, up 17% year-over-year but down 11% sequentially.
- 2Net income increased to $192.0 million ($1.13 per diluted share) from $154.2 million ($0.91 per diluted share) in the prior year's quarter.
- 3Cash flow from operating activities saw a significant increase, reaching $219.0 million compared to $95.5 million in the prior year's quarter.
- 4The company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position, holding $2.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.
- 5Product revenues decreased sequentially due to a slowdown in industry demand, while service revenues saw a modest year-over-year increase.
- 6The company increased its quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.35 per share.
- 7Research and Development (R&D) expenses increased by 14% year-over-year, reflecting continued investment in next-generation products.