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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 8 MIN

KLA (KLAC): Squeezed by the memory shortage they aim to fix [Q4 2026]

from Earnings Unscripted: Stock Earnings Calls & Analysis · host Miro Benes

KLA delivered a record revenue beat for Q4 2026, yet the stock was severely punished as Wall Street weighed pristine fundamentals against the terrifying heights of a two-year equipment waitlist.In ~10 minutes ⏱️:• Why shares dumped 14% after an explosive 87% quarterly run-up.• The ironical margin squeeze of KLA overpaying for its own memory.• How a quiet 10-for-1 split disguised massive corporate buybacks.• The delayed genius of the 2019 Orbotech packaging acquisition.With tool lead times stretching up to 24 months, semiconductor manufacturers are placing frantic, massive orders to lock down fabrication capacity for 2027. We break down the real risk of panic double-ordering, how management is quietly extending supply agreements all the way to 2029, and whether the company's undeniable momentum can survive Wall Street's fear of a cyclical peak.KLA Corporation (KLAC) | Q4 FY2026AI-assisted production. Feedback/ticker requests: https://x.com/EarnUnscripted.

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