Kla Corporation · NASDAQ:KLAC

Kla — Q1 2025 Earnings Presentation

17 slides from Kla's earnings presentation, Oct 30, 2024

  1. Slide 1: Q1 Fiscal 2025 Earnings

    Q1 Fiscal 2025 Earnings Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 • Reported October 30, 2024 KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 1

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    Forward Looking Statements Statements in this letter other than historical facts, such as statements pertaining to: (i) future industry demand for semiconductors and WFE; (ii) our market position for the future and future growth in demand for our products; (iii) our forecast of financial measures fo

  3. Slide 3: The KLA Operating Model

    The KLA Operating Model Consistent Strategy and Execution  Application of common processes and discipline  Cascades throughout the organization  Strong focus on talent development Management By Metrics  Culture of performance and accountability  Expectation of continuous improvement  Superior

  4. Slide 4: September Quarter 2024 Income Statement Highlights

    September Quarter 2024 Income Statement Highlights $2.84B 61.2% 41.5% $988M Revenue Gross Margin* Operating Margin* Net Income* (Right) The KLA 295x Series or $7.33 “GEN4” is the industry-standard Non-GAAP Diluted EPS for inline monitoring. It pairs sensitivity with optical wafer defect inspection s

  5. Slide 5: Breakdown of Revenue by Reportable Segments and End Markets

    Breakdown of Revenue by Reportable Segments and End Markets Revenue Y/Y Q/Q Q1-FY25: Semi Process Control Q1-FY25 ($M) Growth % Growth % Revenue % End Market System Revenue 1 Semiconductor Process Control $2,575 +21% +12% 90% (Systems + Services) 80% Specialty Semiconductor Process $129 +1% +6% 5% (

  6. Slide 6: Breakdown of Revenue by Major Product and Regions

    Breakdown of Revenue by Major Product and Regions Revenue Y/Y Q/Q Q1-FY25 Q1-FY25 ($M) Growth % Growth % Revenue % Revenue by Region Wafer $1,369 +36% +17% 48% Inspection 16% 18% Patterning $577 +6% +6% 20% 8% 5% Specialty $113 +1% +7% 4% Semi Process 7% PCB and Component $73 +2% -2% 3% 4% Inspectio

  7. Slide 7: Strong Investment Grade Balance Sheet

    Strong Investment Grade Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Summary 1 ($M) Bond Maturity Profile Investment Grade Credit Ratings Total Cash2 $ 4,630 Bonds Outstanding $6.70B Moody’s A2 Working Capital $ 5,430 Weighted Average Total Assets $ 15,682 4.67% S&P A- Interest Rate Debt3 $ 6,631 Weighted Average 17

  8. Slide 8: FCF Generation Fuels Consistent Capital Return to Shareholders

    FCF Generation Fuels Consistent Capital Return to Shareholders Free Cash Flow 1 and FCF Margin 2 Investment Market Leadership and $3.2 $3.2 in Growth and $3.0 New Products Differentiated Solutions $2.5 Value $1.8 Creation $1.3 $1.2 33% Capital Returns Strong Margins 31% 31% 30% to Shareholders and F

  9. Slide 9: Return to Shareholders Across Both Share Repurchases & Dividends

    Return to Shareholders Across Both Share Repurchases & Dividends Share Repurchases 1 Track Record of Dividend Increases September 2024: Announced 15th consecutive annual dividend increase, up 17% to $1.70/share from $1.45/share 6.80 4,483 ~$306 ~15% 4.70 5.35 Avg price per share Dividend CAGR 3.90 s

  10. Slide 10: Free Cash Flow and Capital Return Highlights

    Free Cash Flow and Capital Return Highlights $567M $935M September Quarter Share Buyback September Quarter Free Cash Flow* $1,848M LTM Share Buyback 33% September Quarter FCF Margin* $198M September Quarter Dividends Paid 95% September Quarter FCF Conversion* (Above) The latest-generation Archer ove

  11. Slide 11: Guidance for Q2 FY2025 – December 2024 Quarter

    Guidance for Q2 FY2025 – December 2024 Quarter December 2024 Quarter Guidance Macro Assumptions Revenue $2.95B +/- $150M Semi PC Revenue By End Market  Foundry/Logic: 76% Non-GAAP 61.5% +/- 1%  Memory: 24%  DRAM 76% | NAND 24% Gross Margin* Model Assumptions GAAP Diluted  Non-GAAP Operating Expe

  12. Slide 12: Appendix

    Appendix Reconciliation of Financial Results

  13. Slide 13: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 13

  14. Slide 14: Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow and Related Metrics

    Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow and Related Metrics KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 14

  15. Slide 15: Reconciliation of Guidance

    Reconciliation of Guidance Q2 FY2025 Guidance Range: KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 15

  16. Slide 16: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 16

  17. Slide 17: KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted

    KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 17

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