KLAC monthly performance report
View KLAC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
KLAC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- KLA Corporation (KLAC) closed November 2026 at $152.32, down 3.54% for the month and +31.12% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KLAC is +25.36%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −16.20% versus its 200-day moving average ($181.77), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KLAC has outperformed the S&P 500 by +116.95%, with a relative strength index reading of 168.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
KLA Corporation ended November 2026 at $152.32, posting a monthly return of −3.54%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.36%.
The current quarter stands at −21.86% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −16.20% versus the 200-day moving average ($181.77).
Year-to-date, KLAC is +25.36% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +14.73%. The stock is currently −50.44% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −56.98%.
| Period | KLAC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.17% | −0.36% | −2.80% |
| 1 Week | +9.99% | +2.59% | +7.39% |
| 1 Month | −3.54% | −0.18% | −3.36% |
| 3 Months | −25.97% | −2.37% | −23.60% |
| 6 Months | −15.58% | +0.83% | −16.41% |
| YTD | +25.36% | +10.62% | +14.73% |
| 12 Months | +31.12% | +12.25% | +18.87% |
| 3 Years | +188.32% | +71.37% | +116.95% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | +57.00% |
| #2 | Sep 2025 | +23.69% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | +18.88% |
| #4 | Jun 2025 | +18.34% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +17.51% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | −39.41% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | −18.99% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | −13.97% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −8.61% |
| #5 | Sep 2024 | −5.49% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +20.42% |
| Q4 2025 | +12.66% |
| Q1 2026 | +21.18% |
| Q2 2026 | +104.91% |
| Q3 2026 | −35.39% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −21.86% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +54.19% |
| 2024 | +8.39% |
| 2025 | +92.84% |
| 2026 | +25.36% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $307.37 (2026-06-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $107.20 (2025-11-21) |
| Current Price | $152.32 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $181.77 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −16.20% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −56.98% (2026-11-05) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −50.44% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 168.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +116.95% |
| RS Peak | 336.6 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 86.9 (Nov 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KLAC's return for this report period?
KLAC returned −3.54% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has KLAC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KLAC: +25.36% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is KLAC's 12-month return?
+31.12% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KLAC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −16.20% versus 200DMA ($181.77).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−56.98% on 2026-11-05.