KLA Corporation, whose process-control and inspection tools qualify AI chip production before wafers ship, reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 revenue of $4.14 billion, above the midpoint of its $4.0 billion guidance range
KLA Corporation reported total revenues of $4.14 billion for its first quarter of fiscal year 2027, which ended on September 30, 2026. This was above the midpoint of the guidance range of $4.0 billion +/- $200 million. The information was announced by KLA Corporation on October 28, 2026, in its Form 8-K Ex. 99.1 filing.
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