KLAC monthly performance report
Monthly KLAC research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
KLAC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- KLA Corporation (KLAC) closed August 2026 at $192.80, up 5.46% for the month and +118.25% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KLAC is +58.67%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +17.98% versus its 200-day moving average ($163.42), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KLAC has outperformed the S&P 500 by +216.03%, with a relative strength index reading of 222.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
KLA Corporation ended August 2026 at $192.80, posting a monthly return of +5.46%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.41%.
The current quarter stands at −35.70% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +17.98% versus the 200-day moving average ($163.42).
Year-to-date, KLAC is +58.67% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +45.78%. The stock is currently −37.27% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.59%.
| Period | KLAC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.36% | −0.20% | −1.16% |
| 1 Week | +1.05% | +3.90% | −2.86% |
| 1 Month | +5.46% | +3.05% | +2.41% |
| 3 Months | +12.53% | +7.11% | +5.42% |
| 6 Months |