KLA (KLAC) Announces an Additional $7 Billion Share Buyback and Dividend Increase

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) is one of the Goldman Sachs AI Stocks: Top 12 Stocks to Buy. On March 12, 2026, Reuters reported that KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) announced a $7 billion share buyback program and increased its quarterly dividend by 21% to $2.30 per share from $1.90, adding to its existing $3.94 billion repurchase authorization through December 31, 2025. The corporation reiterated its March-quarter forecast, estimating revenue of $3.35 billion, plus or minus $150 million, and adjusted earning ...