KLA Reports Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Results

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KLA Corporation has announced operating results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2021, which ended on Dec. 31, 2020, and reported GAAP net income attributable to KLA of $457 million and GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to KLA of $2.94 on revenue of $1.65 billion. 

"Our results for the December quarter and calendar 2020 demonstrate continued strong demand from customers, exceptional execution by our global teams, and the enduring strength and resiliency of our KLA operating model in guiding our strategic objectives," commented Rick Wallace, president and chief executive officer of KLA Corporation. "In the December quarter we also generated record free cash flow while continuing our commitment to capital returns to our shareholders." 

Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Guidance

The following details our guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ending in March:

• Total revenue between $1,665 million to $1,815 million
• GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA is expected to be in a range of $2.98 to $3.66
• Non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA in a range of $3.23 to $3.91

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