KLA Corporation stock research
FY2024 Q2
KLA (KLAC) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Dec 31, 2023
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter, while cost of revenue also rose. Gross margin improved slightly, reflecting a favorable relationship between revenue growth and cost control.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Dec 31, 2023 · FY2024 Q2
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter, while cost of revenue also rose. Gross margin improved slightly, reflecting a favorable relationship between revenue growth and cost control.
- The gross margin improved relative to both the prior quarter and the same quarter one year earlier, driven by a higher proportion of revenue flowing through to gross profit.
- Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue and gross profit were higher, and gross margin strengthened. Versus the same quarter one year earlier, revenue and gross profit were lower, but gross margin improved.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
60.7%
Gross profit
$1.5B
Revenue
$2.5B
Cost of revenue
$976.7M
Quarter-over-quarter change
+0.2 pts
Year-over-year change
+1.2 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | $2.4B | $1.4B | $1.0B | 58.7% |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $2.4B | $1.4B | $962.9M | 59.1% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $2.4B | $1.5B | $946.9M | 60.5% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $2.5B | $1.5B | $976.7M | 60.7% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Sep 30, 2023
+0.2 pts
Year-over-year change
Dec 31, 2022
+1.2 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The gross margin improved relative to both the prior quarter and the same quarter one year earlier, driven by a higher proportion of revenue flowing through to gross profit.
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue and gross profit were higher, and gross margin strengthened. Versus the same quarter one year earlier, revenue and gross profit were lower, but gross margin improved.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue relative to revenue, as its increase in the current quarter could pressure gross margin if revenue growth slows.