KLA(US:KLAC) Benzinga·2025-10-24 17:01Company Overview - KLA is one of the largest manufacturers of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) globally, specializing in semiconductor process control, which involves inspecting wafers for defects and verifying measurements [10][11] - The company holds a majority share in its market segment and has exposure to etch and deposition segments, with major customers including TSMC and Samsung [11] Recent Trading Activity - Recent options trading indicates a bearish sentiment among significant investors, with 50% of trades being bearish and only 25% bullish [1] - A total of 24 trades were detected, comprising 11 puts totaling $597,210 and 13 calls totaling $1,746,345 [1] Price Expectations - Significant investors are targeting a price range for KLA between $720.0 and $1280.0 over the past three months [2] Options Volume and Open Interest - The volume and open interest data for KLA's options over the last 30 days can provide insights into liquidity and investor interest within the strike price range of $720.0 to $1280.0 [3][4] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Analysts have set an average price target of $1126.25 for KLA, with varying ratings from different firms: - Stifel maintains a Buy rating with a target of $1050 - Goldman Sachs holds a Neutral rating with a target of $1120 - Barclays upgraded to Overweight with a target of $1200 - UBS maintains a Neutral rating with a target of $1135 [12][13] Current Stock Performance - KLA's stock price is currently at $1185.43, reflecting a 2.28% increase, with a trading volume of 346,342 [15]