Stock Analysis on Net

KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:KLAC)

$24.99

Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

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KLA Corp., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Net income
Impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets
Depreciation and amortization
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss and other
Asset impairment charges
Disposal of non-controlling interest
Stock-based compensation expense
Net gain on sale of assets
Gain on sale of business
Deferred income taxes
Gain on fair value adjustment of marketable equity securities
Settlement of treasury lock agreement
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Other assets
Accounts payable
Deferred system revenue
Deferred service revenue
Other liabilities
Changes in assets and liabilities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Proceeds from sale of assets
Net proceeds from sale of business
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Acquisition of intellectual property
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from capital-related government assistance
Purchases of available-for-sale and equity securities
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from maturity of available-for-sale securities
Purchases of trading securities
Proceeds from sale of trading securities
Proceeds from other investments
Other, net
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Payment of debt issuance costs
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
Repayment of debt
Common stock repurchases
Forward contract for accelerated share repurchases
Payment of dividends to stockholders
Payment of dividends to subsidiary’s non-controlling interest holders
Issuance of common stock
Tax withholding payments related to vested and released restricted stock units
Contingent consideration payable and other, net
Purchase of non-controlling interest
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-09-30).


The financial trajectory from late 2019 through early 2026 is characterized by substantial growth in profitability and a disciplined approach to capital allocation. Net income exhibits a strong long-term upward trend, increasing from approximately 346 million USD in September 2019 to 1.2 billion USD by March 2026. This growth is mirrored by net cash provided by operating activities, which consistently remains robust and frequently exceeds net income, indicating high-quality earnings and efficient cash conversion.

Operating Cash Flow Dynamics
Cash flow from operations demonstrates significant resilience and growth, peaking at 1.37 billion USD in December 2025. A consistent source of cash add-back is depreciation and amortization, which scaled from under 100 million USD per quarter in 2019 to approximately 99 million USD in 2026, maintaining a stable relationship with the company's asset base. Working capital fluctuations are evident, particularly in accounts receivable and deferred system revenue, which periodically create volatility in quarterly operating cash flows but stabilize over annual cycles.
Investment and Capital Expenditure Patterns
Capital expenditures show a steady increase, rising from roughly 32 million USD in September 2019 to a range of 85 million to 105 million USD in the 2024-2026 period, suggesting an increase in investment in production capacity or technology. The investing section is heavily influenced by the active management of available-for-sale and trading securities. Large-scale purchases of securities, often exceeding 800 million USD in a single quarter, are balanced by significant proceeds from maturities and sales, indicating a sophisticated liquidity management strategy. Strategic business acquisitions were intermittent, with a notable expenditure of 432 million USD in March 2022.
Financing and Shareholder Returns
The company maintains an aggressive shareholder return policy. Common stock repurchases are a primary use of cash, with a massive spike to 2.57 billion USD in June 2022 and sustained quarterly outflows typically ranging between 400 million and 600 million USD. Dividend payments have also grown steadily, increasing from approximately 121 million USD per quarter in 2019 to roughly 248 million USD by March 2026. Financing is managed through a combination of revolving credit facilities and strategic debt issuance, such as the 2.97 billion USD issuance in June 2022, used to fund large-scale buybacks and operational requirements.
Cash Position and Liquidity
The net change in cash and cash equivalents fluctuates significantly due to the timing of large share repurchases and security maturities. Despite these swings, the ability to generate operating cash flow consistently covers both capital expenditures and dividend obligations, providing ample headroom for opportunistic buybacks and strategic investments.