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 September 2026 at $176.99, up 0.88% for the month and +69.09% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, KLAC is +45.66%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.72% versus its 200-day moving average ($174.00), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, KLAC has outperformed the S&P 500 by +216.02%, with a relative strength index reading of 225.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
KLA Corporation ended September 2026 at $176.99, posting a monthly return of +0.88%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.58%.
The current quarter stands at −41.34% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.72% versus the 200-day moving average ($174.00).
Year-to-date, KLAC is +45.66% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +33.96%. The stock is currently −42.42% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −44.53%.
| Period | KLAC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +4.74% | −0.12% | +4.86% |
| 1 Week | −2.02% | −0.34% | −1.68% |
| 1 Month | +0.88% | −0.70% | +1.58% |
| 3 Months | −25.86% | +2.80% | −28.66% |
| 6 Months | +19.39% | +13.85% | +5.54% |
| YTD | +45.66% | +11.70% | +33.96% |
| 12 Months | +69.09% | +15.01% | +54.08% |
| 3 Years | +287.71% | +71.69% | +216.02% |
| 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 2024 | −13.97% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −8.61% |
| #4 | Sep 2024 | −5.49% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −4.09% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +31.76% |
| Q3 2025 | +20.42% |
| Q4 2025 | +12.66% |
| Q1 2026 | +21.18% |
| Q2 2026 | +104.91% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −41.34% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +54.19% |
| 2024 | +8.39% |
| 2025 | +92.84% |
| 2026 | +45.66% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $307.37 (2026-06-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $97.63 (2025-09-17) |
| Current Price | $176.99 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $174.00 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.72% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −44.53% (2026-09-16) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −42.42% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 225.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +216.02% |
| RS Peak | 392.6 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was KLAC's return for this report period?
KLAC returned +0.88% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has KLAC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD KLAC: +45.66% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is KLAC's 12-month return?
+69.09% over the trailing 12 months.
Is KLAC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.72% versus 200DMA ($174.00).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−44.53% on 2026-09-16.