KLA is trading at $167.67, up 5.61%, after earnings beat expectations and its December-quarter revenue outlook exceeded analysts’ expectations.

  • October 28 results: revenue was $4.14 billion and non-GAAP EPS was $1.22.
  • December-quarter revenue guidance was $4.7 billion ± $200 million.
  • Coverage also cited AI-related process-control demand and growth expectations; Needham lowered its price target but maintained a Buy rating.