Kla Corporation · NASDAQ:KLAC

Kla — Q2 2026 Earnings Presentation

18 slides from Kla's earnings presentation, Jan 29, 2026

  1. Slide 1: Q2 Fiscal 2026 Earnings

    Q2 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 • Reported January 29, 2026 KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 1

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    Forward Looking Statements Statements in this presentation other than historical facts, such as statements pertaining to: (i) future industry demand for semiconductors, WFE, and advanced packaging; (ii) our market position for the future and future growth in demand for our products; (iii) our foreca

  3. Slide 3: Calendar 2025 – Financial Highlights From a Record Year

    Calendar 2025 – Financial Highlights From a Record Year +17% 30% Revenue Growth FCF Growth* Revenue $12.74B FCF $4.4B 62.8% 37% Gross Profit Margin* Net Income Margin* Gross Profit* $8.0B EPS* $35.44** 43.6% (Top) The 39xx Series “GEN 5” has played a critical role in defect discovery for $3.0B Opera

  4. Slide 4: 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

  5. Slide 5: December Quarter 2025 Income Statement Highlights

    December Quarter 2025 Income Statement Highlights $3.3B 62.6% 42.8% $1.2B Revenue Gross Margin* Operating Margin* Net Income* $8.85 (Right) The KLA 295x Series or “GEN 4” Non-GAAP Diluted EPS is the industry-standard for inline monitoring. It pairs sensitivity with optical wafer defect inspection sp

  6. Slide 6: Breakdown of Revenue by Reportable Segments and End Markets

    Breakdown of Revenue by Reportable Segments and End Markets Revenue Y/Y Q/Q Quarterly Revenue CY25 Q2-FY26: Q2-FY26 Growth Growth Revenue % CY25 Growth Semi Process Control End Market Semiconductor System Revenue 2 Process Control $3,005 +9% +4% 91% $11,521 +18% (Systems + Services) Specialty Semico

  7. Slide 7: Breakdown of Revenue by Major Product and Regions

    Breakdown of Revenue by Major Product and Regions Q2-FY26 Revenue Y/Y Q/Q Quarterly Revenue CY25 Q2-FY26 Growth Growth Revenue % CY25 Growth Revenue by Region Wafer Inspection $1,573 +1% +2% 48% $6,377 +25% 12% 26% 5% Patterning $696 +31% +4% 21% $2,453 +12% Specialty Semi Process $122 -15% +21% 4%

  8. Slide 8: Strong Investment Grade Balance Sheet

    Strong Investment Grade Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Summary 1 ($M) Bond Maturity Profile Investment Grade Credit Ratings Total Cash 2 $ 5,207 Bonds Outstanding $5.95B Moody’s A2 Working Capital $ 7,281 Weighted Average Total Assets $ 16,720 4.67% S&P A- Interest Rate Debt 3 $ 5,886 Weighted Average

  9. Slide 9: 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 in Growth and Leadership and $4.4 New Products Differentiated Solutions $3.4 $3.2 Value $3.0 $2.5 Creation $1.8 33% 34% Capital Returns Strong Margins 31% 31% 29% to Shareholders and FC

  10. Slide 10: Return to Shareholders Across Both Share Repurchases & Dividends

    Return to Shareholders Across Both Share Repurchases & Dividends Share Repurchases - Last 5 Years 1 Track Record of Dividend Increases ~$441 Apr. 30, 2025 Announced 16th consecutive annual dividend 7.40 7.60 Avg price per share since 2021 increase, up 12% to $1.90/share from $1.70/share 6.05 4,483 5

  11. Slide 11: Free Cash Flow and Capital Return Highlights

    Free Cash Flow and Capital Return Highlights $548M $1.26B December Quarter Share Buyback December Quarter Free Cash Flow* $2.03B CY25 Share Buyback 38% December Quarter FCF Margin* $250M December Quarter Dividends Paid 108% December Quarter FCF Conversion* (Above) Surfscan® SP7XP is an advanced wafe

  12. Slide 12: Guidance for Q3 FY2026 – March 2026 Quarter

    Guidance for Q3 FY2026 – March 2026 Quarter March 2026 Quarter Guidance Macro Assumptions Revenue $3.35B +/- $150M Semi PC Revenue By End Market  Foundry/Logic: ~60% Non-GAAP 61.75% +/- 1%  Memory: ~40%  DRAM ~85% | NAND ~15% Gross Margin* Model Assumptions GAAP Diluted  Non-GAAP Operating Expen

  13. Slide 13: Appendix

    Appendix Reconciliation of Financial Results

  14. Slide 14: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 14

  15. Slide 15: Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow and Related Metrics

    Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow and Related Metrics KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 15

  16. Slide 16: Reconciliation of Guidance

    Reconciliation of Guidance Q3 FY2026 Guidance Range: CY 2026 Guidance: KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 16

  17. Slide 17: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 17

  18. Slide 18: KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted

    KLA Non-Confidential | Unrestricted 18

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