KLAC SEC Filing News — KLA Corporation

Latest SEC filings for KLA Corporation (KLAC) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-28.

KLA Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor Process Control; Specialty Semiconductor Process; and PCB and Component Inspection. It offers inspection and review tools to identify, locate, characterize, review, and analyze defects on various surfaces of patterned and u…
Sector: Technology Industry: Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Market Cap: $238.8B CIK: 319201
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
11
Bearish Signals
11
Insider Transactions
3
Material Events (8-K)
0
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for KLAC has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 11 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
KLAC Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-05-07 — 2026-07-28
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 7 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$19.97M
WALLACE RICHARD P · 2026-06-11
4,512 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
6
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-28

KLAC filed 8-K — material company event

KLA CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-06

KLAC insider Higgins Bren D. (EVP & Chief Financial Officer) sold 27,701 shares (~$7.36M)

Higgins Bren D., listed as EVP & Chief Financial Officer at KLA CORP, reported an open-market sale of 27,701 KLAC shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Higgins Bren D. (EVP & Chief Financial Officer) Shares: 27,701 Est. Value: $7.36M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-06

KLAC insider Kirloskar Virendra A (SVP & Chief Accounting Officer) sold 196 shares (~$52.1K)

Kirloskar Virendra A, listed as SVP & Chief Accounting Officer at KLA CORP, reported an open-market sale of 196 KLAC shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Kirloskar Virendra A (SVP & Chief Accounting Officer) Shares: 196 Est. Value: $52.1K
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

KLAC insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Lorig Brian (EVP, KLA Global Services) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Lorig Brian (EVP, KLA Global Services) Shares: 12,418
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

KLAC insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Higgins Bren D. (EVP & Chief Financial Officer) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Higgins Bren D. (EVP & Chief Financial Officer) Shares: 30,762
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

KLAC insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

WALLACE RICHARD P (President and CEO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: WALLACE RICHARD P (President and CEO) Shares: 46,046
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-07-02

KLAC insider Wilkinson Mary Beth (EVP, CLO and Secretary) sold 14,392 shares (~$4.11M)

Wilkinson Mary Beth, listed as EVP, CLO and Secretary at KLA CORP, reported an open-market sale of 14,392 KLAC shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Wilkinson Mary Beth (EVP, CLO and Secretary) Shares: 14,392 Est. Value: $4.11M
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

KLAC insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Khan Ahmad A. (President, Semi. Prod. & Cust.) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Khan Ahmad A. (President, Semi. Prod. & Cust.) Shares: 30,762
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-02

KLAC Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Kirloskar Virendra A (196 shares) ~$104.2K

Kirloskar Virendra A filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell KLAC (KLA CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Kirloskar Virendra A Shares: 196 Est. Value: $104.2K
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-02

KLAC Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Higgins Bren D. (27,701 shares) ~$14.72M

Higgins Bren D. filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell KLAC (KLA CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Higgins Bren D. Shares: 27,701 Est. Value: $14.72M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-07-01

KLAC Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Wilkinson Mary Beth (14,392 shares) ~$8.21M

Wilkinson Mary Beth filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell KLAC (KLA CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Wilkinson Mary Beth Shares: 14,392 Est. Value: $8.21M
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-06-12

KLAC filed 8-K — material company event

KLA CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-06-11

KLAC insider WALLACE RICHARD P (President and CEO) sold 4,512 shares (~$9.99M)

WALLACE RICHARD P, listed as President and CEO at KLA CORP, reported an open-market sale of 4,512 KLAC shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: WALLACE RICHARD P (President and CEO) Shares: 4,512 Est. Value: $9.99M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-11

KLAC Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by WALLACE RICHARD P (4,512 shares) ~$19.97M

WALLACE RICHARD P filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell KLAC (KLA CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: WALLACE RICHARD P Shares: 4,512 Est. Value: $19.97M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-12

KLAC insider WALLACE RICHARD P (President and CEO) sold 4,512 shares (~$8.09M)

WALLACE RICHARD P, listed as President and CEO at KLA CORP, reported an open-market sale of 4,512 KLAC shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: WALLACE RICHARD P (President and CEO) Shares: 4,512 Est. Value: $8.09M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-12

KLAC insider Kirloskar Virendra A (SVP & Chief Accounting Officer) sold 297 shares (~$558.1K)

Kirloskar Virendra A, listed as SVP & Chief Accounting Officer at KLA CORP, reported an open-market sale of 297 KLAC shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Kirloskar Virendra A (SVP & Chief Accounting Officer) Shares: 297 Est. Value: $558.1K
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-12

KLAC insider Hanley Jeneanne Michelle (Director) sold 550 shares (~$1.03M)

Hanley Jeneanne Michelle, listed as Director at KLA CORP, reported an open-market sale of 550 KLAC shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Hanley Jeneanne Michelle (Director) Shares: 550 Est. Value: $1.03M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-12

KLAC Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by WALLACE RICHARD P (4,512 shares) ~$16.19M

WALLACE RICHARD P filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell KLAC (KLA CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: WALLACE RICHARD P Shares: 4,512 Est. Value: $16.19M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-11

KLAC Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Hanley Jeneanne Michelle (550 shares) ~$2.06M

Hanley Jeneanne Michelle filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell KLAC (KLA CORP) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Hanley Jeneanne Michelle Shares: 550 Est. Value: $2.06M
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-05-07

KLAC filed 8-K — material company event

KLA CORP filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)

Understanding KLA Corporation's SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of KLAC shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that KLA Corporation must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering KLA Corporation's financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — KLAC SEC Filings

What SEC filings does KLA Corporation submit to the SEC?

KLA Corporation (KLAC) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about KLAC?

A Form 4 for KLAC discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from KLA Corporation?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for KLAC?

The 10-K is KLA Corporation's annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all KLAC SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical KLA Corporation filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for KLAC. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does KLA Corporation file with the SEC?

KLA Corporation files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling KLAC shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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