---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-102999"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KLAC"
cik: "0000319201"
company_name: "KLA CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T14:25:26.653240+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# KLA boosts quarterly dividend 21% to $2.30/share; authorizes $7B buyback

## Summary
- Quarterly dividend level set at $2.30/share, a 21% increase from prior $1.90.
- Board expects dividends at this level beginning with May 2026 declaration.
- New $7 billion share repurchase program authorized, supplementing existing $5B program with $3.94B remaining.
- Repurchases may be via open market, private transactions, or accelerated programs; no obligation to buy any amount.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-102999
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KLAC
- cik: 0000319201
- company_name: KLA CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/319201/000119312526102999/0001193125-26-102999-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/319201/000119312526102999/d105235d8k.htm

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