Capital Expenditures for KLA (KLAC)
According to KLA's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $386.86M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

KLAC
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Latest period
$386.86M
YoY change
+22.6%
5Y CAGR
+17.4%
Peak year (2023)
$341.59M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$3.38B
CapEx history chart for KLA (KLAC) from 1990 to 2025
CapEx history table for KLA (KLAC) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340.21M | +22.6% | ||
| 2024 | $277.38M | -18.8% | ||
| 2023 | $341.59M | +11.2% | ||
| 2022 | $307.32M | +32.7% | ||
| 2021 | $231.63M | +51.7% | ||
| 2020 | $152.68M | +17.0% | ||
| 2019 | $130.50M | +94.9% | ||
| 2018 | $66.95M | +73.5% | ||
| 2017 | $38.59M | +21.6% | ||
| 2016 | $31.74M | -30.7% | ||
| 2015 | $45.79M | -32.2% | ||
| 2014 | $67.50M | -9.5% | ||
| 2013 | $74.57M | +29.5% | ||
| 2012 | $57.60M | +12.6% | ||
| 2011 | $51.15M | +69.4% | ||
| 2010 | $30.20M | +35.9% | ||
| 2009 | $22.23M | -61.2% | ||
| 2008 | $57.32M | -31.6% | ||
| 2007 | $83.78M | +13.5% | ||
| 2006 | $73.81M | +23.7% | ||
| 2005 | $59.67M | +7.5% | ||
| 2004 | $55.53M | -58.5% | ||
| 2003 | $133.77M | +94.8% | ||
| 2002 | $68.66M | -57.7% | ||
| 2001 | $162.19M | +106.1% | ||
| 2000 | $78.69M | +29.6% | ||
| 1999 | $60.70M | -27.0% | ||
| 1998 | $83.20M | +46.5% | ||
| 1997 | $56.80M | -12.1% | ||
| 1996 | $64.60M | +240.0% | ||
| 1995 | $19.00M | +227.6% | ||
| 1994 | $5.80M | +81.3% | ||
| 1993 | $3.20M | -37.3% | ||
| 1992 | $5.10M | -84.8% | ||
| 1991 | $33.60M | +197.3% | ||
| 1990 | $11.30M | — |
CapEx values are taken from KLA's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, KLA (KLAC) reported capital expenditures of $340.21M – grew 22.6% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, KLA capital expenditures compounded at +17.4% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
$341.59M stands as the all-time-high annual capital expenditures, posted in 2023, against a low of $3.20M during 1993.
KLA (KLAC) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $9.38B.
KLA Capital Expenditures by Year
KLA Capital Expenditures 2025: $340.21M
KLA capital expenditures in 2025 was $340.21M, grew 22.6% from 2024.
KLA Capital Expenditures 2024: $277.38M
KLA capital expenditures in 2024 was $277.38M, declined 18.8% below 2023.
KLA Capital Expenditures 2023: $341.59M
KLA capital expenditures in 2023 was $341.59M, grew 11.2% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
KLA Capital Expenditures 2022: $307.32M
KLA capital expenditures in 2022 was $307.32M, surged 32.7% from 2021.
KLA Capital Expenditures 2021: $231.63M
KLA capital expenditures in 2021 was $231.63M.
See more financial history for KLA (KLAC).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as KLA, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.29T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $64.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $15.86B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.71B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.04B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $1.51B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $623.00M | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is KLA's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for KLA (KLAC) is $386.86M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has KLA capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- KLA (KLAC) capital expenditures changed +22.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of KLA capital expenditures?
- KLA (KLAC) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +17.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did KLA capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- KLA capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $341.59M in 2023.
What was KLA capital expenditures in 2024?
- KLA (KLAC) capital expenditures in 2024 was $277.38M.
What was KLA capital expenditures in 2025?
- KLA (KLAC) capital expenditures in 2025 was $340.21M.
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