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Jun 30, 2021

KLA Q4 2021 Earnings Report

KLA reported strong Q4 2021 results, exceeding guidance, increased dividend by 17%, and announced a $2 billion share repurchase authorization.

Key Takeaways

KLA Corporation announced its Q4 and FY 2021 results, with revenue at $1.93 billion and GAAP EPS at $4.10. The company's performance exceeded the mid-point of guidance ranges. The Board of Directors approved a 17% increase in the quarterly dividend and authorized a new $2 billion share repurchase program.

Total revenues were $1.93 billion, GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA was $4.10 and non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA was $4.43, each finishing above the mid-point of guidance ranges.

Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $465.6 million and free cash flow was $410.2 million.

Capital return for the quarter was $439.1 million.

KLA’s Board of Directors approved a 17% increase in the quarterly dividend level to $1.05 per share and approved $2 billion for additional share repurchases.

Total Revenue
$1.93B
Previous year: $1.46B
+31.8%
EPS
$4.43
Previous year: $2.73
+62.3%
Gross Profit
$1.15B
Previous year: $838M
+37.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.43B
Previous year: $1.23B
+16.2%
Free Cash Flow
$410M
Previous year: $411M
-0.2%
Total Assets
$10.3B
Previous year: $9.28B
+10.7%

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Forward Guidance

The following details our guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 ending in September:

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue between $1,920 million to $2,120 million
  • GAAP gross margin is expected to be in a range of 59.4% to 61.5%
  • Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be in a range of 61.5% to 63.5%
  • GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA is expected to be in a range of $3.76 to $4.64
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA is expected to be in a range of $4.01 to $4.89

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