KLAC KLA CORP Insider Trading

CFO Bren D. Higgins sold 27.7K KLAC shares at $265.69 (7.4M total) via 10b5-1 plan; stock now at $233.31.

Bren D. Higgins, EVP & Chief Financial Officer, sold 27,701 shares of KLA CORP at $265.69 on 2026-07-02 for a total value of $7,359,878.69, reducing his holdings by 9.5% to 263,472 shares. This transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2025-05-05 and is therefore scheduled rather than discretionary. The stock has declined to $233.31 (current price), placing the sale -24.1% from its 52-week high of $307.37. KLA trades at a P/E of 6.53 with strong fundamentals: revenue of $3,415,078,000 in the latest quarter and annual revenue growth of +23.9%. Higgins' prior sales at KLAC show consistent post-transaction weakness across his last five trades at this ticker, with 30-day and 90-day returns ranging from -87.2% to -90.5%, though the 10b5-1 plan structure prevents attribution of this outcome to insider timing. The scheduled nature of this sale and the CFO's sizable remaining stake of 263,472 shares provide context for interpreting the stock's subsequent price action independent of the sale itself.

EVP Mary Beth Wilkinson sells 14,392 KLAC shares for $4.1M via pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, reducing holdings to 53,367 shares.

Mary Beth Wilkinson, EVP, CLO and Secretary, executed a sale of 14,392 shares at $285.30 on 2026-07-01 as part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2026-02-02. Because this transaction is scheduled under a 10b5-1 plan, it reflects a pre-determined execution strategy rather than a discretionary market decision. The sale reduced her holdings from 67,759 shares to 53,367 shares, a -21.2% reduction in her position. Historically, Wilkinson's prior sales at KLAC have been followed by mixed near-term performance (30d returns ranging -5.9% to +10.4%) but consistently positive 90-day returns (ranging +19.4% to +34.8%), while her cross-ticker track record shows average 90-day returns of +20.2% after seven prior open-market sales. The company's fundamentals remain solid—KLA reports annual revenue growth of +23.9% and a P/E of 6.59—providing context that the sale occurs within a company generating strong operational performance.

CEO Richard P Wallace sells 4,512 shares of KLAC for $9,986,725.44 under pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan

Richard P Wallace, President and CEO of KLA CORP, executed a sale of 4,512 shares at $2,213.37 on 2026-06-11 under a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2025-11-19, reducing holdings from 75,895 to 71,383 shares. The transaction is scheduled, not discretionary. His prior sales at KLAC have returned +19.0% (30-day) and +19.0% (90-day) following the most recent 2026-05-12 sale, and +5.0% (30-day) and +33.3% (90-day) following the 2025-08-12 sale, reflecting varied market conditions at the time of each execution. The company reported $3.4B in quarterly revenue, +23.9% annual revenue growth, and a P/E of 67.46, indicating strong operational performance but elevated valuation multiples.

CEO Richard P Wallace sells 4,512 shares for $8.1M, continuing a 15-trade pattern of open-market dispositions with mixed prior timing.

Richard P Wallace, KLA's President and CEO, disposed of over $8 million in company stock—a sale that continues a disciplined but uneven pattern of share dispositions spanning the past year and a half. His prior five exits at this ticker showed mixed results: four saw the stock rise afterward (poor timing on those exits), while one sale coincided with a subsequent stock decline (well-timed). The current sale occurs with the stock trading modestly below its 52-week high and up sharply over the past three months, a period when the company has demonstrated solid financial health with growing revenue and consistent profitability. As President and CEO, Wallace maintains operating knowledge of the business, yet his repeated sales—now 15 open-market dispositions in the 36-month filing window—suggest a consistent pattern of capital redeployment rather than a sudden loss of confidence in fundamentals. The mixed historical accuracy of his prior exits (roughly one well-timed sale for every four that preceded stock gains) means this sale cannot be interpreted as a strong signal of near-term weakness, though it warrants monitoring as part of his ongoing exit activity.

Director Hanley sells roughly 13% of KLA holdings in single transaction; modest disposition of profitable chipmaker stock near 52-week highs.

Hanley Jeneanne Michelle, a director at KLA, sold shares representing about 13% of her holdings in a single transaction. The stock is trading modestly below its 52-week high and has gained substantially over the last three months, suggesting the sale occurred into strength rather than weakness. KLA is a highly profitable company with strong revenue growth, trading at a premium valuation. Hanley's filing history shows she has been a net seller over the past three years—this is her third open-market sale in the 36-month window—with no offsetting open-market purchases during that period. The sale itself is routine portfolio management and does not necessarily signal concern; directors divest shares for many reasons, including diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs. Without additional context about her remaining stake or prior cost basis, the transaction reads as a liquidity event rather than a red flag.

CFO Higgins sold 2,254 shares of KLAC at $1,237.01 per pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan; retains 32,154 shares

Higgins Bren D., EVP & Chief Financial Officer, executed a sale of 2,254 shares valued at $2,788,220.54 through a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2025-05-05, indicating this was a scheduled transaction rather than a discretionary decision. Post-transaction holdings of 32,154 shares represent a 6.6% reduction from prior holdings of 34,408 shares, maintaining a substantial equity stake in KLA CORP. Since the sale follows a pre-arranged plan, the timing and execution reflect contractual obligations established months prior, not a current market-driven decision by the executive.

KLA CEO Richard P Wallace sold 10,803 shares ($13.0M) via pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan adopted 2024-11-01

Richard P Wallace, President and CEO of KLA CORP, sold 10,803 shares at $1,203.10 on 2025-11-11 as part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2024-11-01. The sale reduced his holdings from 91,210 shares to 80,407 shares, representing an 11.8% reduction in his pre-transaction position. Because this transaction is scheduled under a 10b5-1 plan rather than discretionary, it does not reflect a current judgment about company valuation or prospects, but rather follows a predetermined execution schedule established over a year prior.

Khan Ahmad A. (President, Semi. Prod. & Cust.) sold 4,564 shares of KLAC at $900.00 on 2025-09-05 under 10b5-1 plan.

Khan Ahmad A., President of Semiconductor Products & Customers, executed a sale of 4,564 shares at $900.00 on 2025-09-05 as part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2025-05-30. This is a scheduled transaction, not a discretionary trade. The sale reduced his holdings from 27,372 shares to 22,808 shares, a reduction of 4,564 shares. Because the trade is governed by a 10b5-1 plan established in advance, the timing and price reflect the plan's mechanics rather than a current market judgment. Investors should note the continued presence of substantial holdings (22,808 shares) post-transaction, indicating material ongoing equity stake in the company.

KLAC President Khan Ahmad sold 13,716 shares at $881.50 via 10b5-1 plan; holdings reduced 33.4%

Khan Ahmad A., President of Semiconductor Products & Customers, executed a sale of 13,716 shares at $881.50 on 2025-08-29 under a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2025-05-30, reducing his holdings from 41,088 shares to 27,372 shares. The sale represented a 33.4% reduction in his pre-transaction holdings with a total value of $12,090,654.00. Because this transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, it reflects a scheduled execution rather than a discretionary trading decision, limiting inferences about current market or company-specific timing.

CFO Bren D. Higgins sold 2,301 shares of KLAC at $878.53 on 2025-08-20 under 10b5-1 plan; retains 34,408 shares

Higgins, EVP & Chief Financial Officer of KLA Corp, executed a sale of 2,301 shares for $2,021,497.53 pursuant to a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2025-05-05. This transaction is scheduled rather than discretionary, eliminating any inference from trade timing. Post-transaction holdings of 34,408 shares represent a reduction of 6.3% from the 36,709 shares held before the sale, but the CFO retains substantial equity ownership. As a scheduled disposition under a plan established over three months prior, this sale reflects administrative portfolio management rather than a signal about near-term expectations.