Stock-Based Compensation for KLA (KLAC)
Stock-Based Compensation for KLA (KLAC): headline value $285.60M · YoY +24.6%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
KLAC
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Latest period
$285.60M
YoY change
+24.6%
5Y CAGR
+18.9%
Peak year (2025)
$265.01M
Latest annual
$265.01M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for KLA (KLAC) from 1990 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for KLA (KLAC) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265.01M | +24.6% | ||
| 2024 | $212.69M | +24.1% | ||
| 2023 | $171.42M | +35.1% | ||
| 2022 | $126.92M | +13.5% | ||
| 2021 | $111.84M | +0.4% | ||
| 2020 | $111.38M | +18.2% | ||
| 2019 | $94.19M | +50.0% | ||
| 2018 | $62.78M | +23.2% | ||
| 2017 | $50.94M | +13.1% | ||
| 2016 | $45.05M | -18.5% | ||
| 2015 | $55.30M | -9.3% | ||
| 2014 | $60.94M | -13.0% | ||
| 2013 | $70.08M | -11.1% | ||
| 2012 | $78.83M | -3.2% | ||
| 2011 | $81.43M | -5.3% | ||
| 2010 | $85.98M | -18.5% | ||
| 2009 | $105.53M | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation 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
In 2025, KLA (KLAC) stock-based compensation totalled $265.01M – grew 24.6% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), KLA stock-based compensation expanded at a +18.9% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The highest annual stock-based compensation of $265.01M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 1990.
KLA (KLAC) sits 7th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
KLA Stock-Based Compensation by Year
KLA Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $265.01M
KLA stock-based compensation in 2025 was $265.01M, grew 24.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
KLA Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $212.69M
KLA stock-based compensation in 2024 was $212.69M, grew 24.1% from 2023.
KLA Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $171.42M
KLA stock-based compensation in 2023 was $171.42M, surged 35.1% from 2022.
KLA Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $126.92M
KLA stock-based compensation in 2022 was $126.92M, grew 13.5% from 2021.
KLA Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $111.84M
KLA stock-based compensation in 2021 was $111.84M.
See more financial history for KLA (KLAC).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as KLA, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is KLA's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for KLA (KLAC) is $285.60M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has KLA stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
KLA (KLAC) stock-based compensation changed +24.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of KLA stock-based compensation?
KLA (KLAC) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +18.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did KLA stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
KLA stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $265.01M in 2025.
What was KLA stock-based compensation in 2024?
KLA (KLAC) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $212.69M.
What was KLA stock-based compensation in 2025?
KLA (KLAC) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $265.01M.
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