# KLAC stock returns, drawdowns and dividends

> KLAC (KLA Corporation  - Common Stock): 1-year total return +82.58%, price return +81.60%, max drawdown 44.53%, trailing yield 0.41%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/stock/klac/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

KLA Corporation  - Common Stock.

KLAC gained 82.58% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+81.60% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 642.79% with dividends reinvested, or +46.91% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 44.53%, and it closed 31.43% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($301.71 on June 30, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $0.84 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.41%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +20.10% | +20.10% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | -12.07% | -12.17% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +36.73% | +36.40% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +70.90% | +70.27% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +82.58% | +81.60% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +359.86% (+66.27%/yr) | +349.15% (+64.97%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +642.79% (+46.91%/yr) | +605.58% (+45.47%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +70.90% | +70.27% |
| 2025 | +94.49% | +92.83% |
| 2024 | +9.34% | +8.40% |
| 2023 | +56.03% | +54.18% |
| 2022 | -11.21% | -12.34% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 44.53% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 44.53% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 44.53% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $301.71 on 2026-06-30 (-31.43% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $98.28 to $301.71 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 44.53%, from 2026-06-30 to 2026-09-16, not yet recovered.

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $0.84 per share in 4 payments, yield 0.41%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-08-17 ($0.23).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.65 | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.74 | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.60 | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.54 | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.47 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/