KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC)

Operating profit margin

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,014,220 4,714,980 4,262,924 3,973,092 3,752,378 3,524,079 3,536,338 3,783,200 3,994,694 4,142,418 4,176,732 3,943,510 3,651,610 3,399,445 3,176,685 2,780,891 2,488,480 2,221,858 1,982,324 1,874,991
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 12,156,160 11,547,650 10,840,010 10,249,890 9,805,310 9,594,220 9,671,440 10,168,600 10,496,060 10,627,660 10,483,730 9,852,470 9,211,890 8,650,620 8,165,710 7,463,950 6,918,730 6,452,850 6,073,040 5,931,620
Operating profit margin 41.25% 40.83% 39.33% 38.76% 38.27% 36.73% 36.56% 37.20% 38.06% 38.98% 39.84% 40.03% 39.64% 39.30% 38.90% 37.26% 35.97% 34.43% 32.64% 31.61%

June 30, 2025 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $5,014,220K ÷ $12,156,160K
= 41.25%

The operating profit margin of KLA-Tencor Corporation exhibits a generally upward trend from September 30, 2020, through June 30, 2025, with some fluctuations. Starting at 31.61% in September 2020, the margin increased steadily over the subsequent periods, reaching a peak of approximately 41.25% in June 2025. This progression indicates an improvement in operational efficiency and profitability over this timeframe.

Between September 2020 and September 2021, the operating margin demonstrated consistent growth, rising from 31.61% to 37.26%, reflecting enhanced operational leverage and effective cost management during that period. The upward trajectory continued into 2022, reaching nearly 40%, with minimal fluctuations; for instance, the margin peaked slightly at 40.03% in September 2022 before marginally declining to around 36.56% in December 2023.

The data suggest some degree of short-term variability in the margins during late 2022 and 2023, possibly attributable to market or operational factors, but the overarching trend remains positive. The most recent data points indicate a renewed increase, with the margin climbing back to over 41% by mid-2025. Overall, the company's operating profit margin reflects robust profitability with a trend of sustained improvement over the analyzed period, despite periods of minor fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
KLA-Tencor Corporation
KLAC
41.25%
Coherent Inc
COHR
2.17%

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KLA-Tencor Corporation Operating Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)