KLA Corporation Unveils $7 Billion Share Buyback and 21% Dividend Hike as AI Boom Fuels Growth

KLA Corporation announced a $7 billion share buyback program and increased its quarterly dividend by 21% to $2.30 per share at its 2026 Investor Day, marking the company's 17th consecutive annual dividend increase. CEO Rick Wallace emphasized KLA's strategic positioning to benefit from AI-driven semiconductor growth, while the company introduced its new 2030 Target Model for long-term strategic visibility.