KLA Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. It operates through four segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; PCB, Display and Component Inspection; and Other. The company offers integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing products that comprises wafer inspection and review, and metrology; wafer and substrate defect inspection and metrology; reticle defect inspection and metrology; chemical/materials quality analysis; in situ process management and wafer handling diagnostics for IC and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manufacturing; software products to provide run-time process control, defect excursion identification, process corrections, and defect classification; and refurbished and remanufactured products. It also provides specialty semiconductor manufacturing, benchtop metrology, surface characterization, and electrical property measurement services for general purpose/ lab applications; etch, plasma dicing, deposition, and other wafer processing technologies and solutions for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. In addition, the company offers direct imaging, inspection, optical shaping, additive printing, and computer-aided manufacturing and engineering solutions for the PCB market; inspection and electrical testing systems to identify and classify defects, as well as systems to repair defects for the display market; and inspection and metrology systems for quality control and yield improvement in advanced and traditional semiconductor packaging markets. The company was formerly known as KLA-Tencor Corporation and changed its name to KLA Corporation in July 2019. KLA Corporation was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California.
KLA Dividend Announcement
• KLA announced a quarterly dividend of $1.70 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-03. Ex dividend date: 2024-11-18
• KLA annual dividend for 2024 was $6.05
• KLA annual dividend for 2023 was $5.35
• KLA's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.93%
• KLA's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 26.62%
• KLA's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 13.50% year
• KLA's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 12.15% year
KLA Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-11-18 | $1.70 | quarterly | 2024-12-03 |
2024-08-15 | $1.45 | quarterly | 2024-09-03 |
2024-05-14 | $1.45 | quarterly | 2024-05-31 |
2024-02-15 | $1.45 | quarterly | 2024-03-01 |
2023-11-14 | $1.45 | quarterly | 2023-12-01 |
2023-08-14 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2023-09-01 |
2023-05-12 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2023-06-01 |
2023-02-10 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2023-03-01 |
2022-11-14 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2022-12-01 |
2022-08-12 | $1.30 | quarterly | 2022-09-01 |
2022-05-13 | $1.05 | quarterly | 2022-06-01 |
2022-02-11 | $1.05 | quarterly | 2022-03-01 |
2021-11-12 | $1.05 | quarterly | 2021-12-01 |
2021-08-13 | $1.05 | quarterly | 2021-09-01 |
2021-05-14 | $0.90 | quarterly | 2021-06-01 |
2021-02-18 | $0.90 | quarterly | 2021-03-02 |
2020-11-13 | $0.90 | quarterly | 2020-12-01 |
2020-08-14 | $0.90 | quarterly | 2020-09-01 |
2020-05-15 | $0.85 | quarterly | 2020-06-02 |
2020-02-20 | $0.85 | quarterly | 2020-03-05 |
2019-11-15 | $0.85 | quarterly | 2019-12-03 |
2019-08-14 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2019-09-03 |
2019-05-14 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2019-06-04 |
2019-02-14 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2019-03-01 |
2018-11-15 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2018-12-04 |
2018-08-14 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2018-08-31 |
2018-05-14 | $0.75 | quarterly | 2018-06-01 |
2018-02-14 | $0.59 | quarterly | 2018-03-01 |
2017-11-14 | $0.59 | quarterly | 2017-12-01 |
2017-08-11 | $0.59 | quarterly | 2017-09-01 |
2017-05-11 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2017-06-01 |
2017-02-13 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2017-03-01 |
2016-11-10 | $0.54 | quarterly | 2016-12-01 |
2016-08-11 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2016-09-01 |
2016-05-12 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2016-06-01 |
2016-02-11 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2016-03-01 |
2015-11-12 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2015-12-01 |
2015-08-13 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2015-09-01 |
2015-05-14 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2015-06-01 |
2015-02-12 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2015-03-02 |
2014-11-26 | $16.50 | quarterly | 2014-12-09 |
2014-11-13 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2014-12-01 |
2014-08-14 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2014-09-02 |
2014-05-15 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2014-06-02 |
2014-02-13 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2014-03-03 |
2013-11-14 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2013-12-02 |
2013-08-14 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2013-09-03 |
2013-05-09 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2013-06-03 |
2013-02-14 | $0.40 | quarterly | 2013-03-01 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: KLA's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, KLA publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, KLA distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from KLA are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: KLA sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, KLA distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: KLA declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of KLA's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review KLA's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.