KLA Corporation (KLAC) Stock News Today: Cantor Upgrade, Jefferies $1,500 Target and AI Chip-Equipment Forecasts (Dec. 16, 2025)
KLA Corporation stock (NASDAQ: KLAC) is back in the spotlight on December 16, 2025, as a fresh wave of bullish analyst calls collides with new industry forecasts that point to a multi-year upcycle in chipmaking equipment—one that’s increasingly tied to AI-driven demand. KLAC traded around $1,224 in the latest available session check on Tuesday, keeping the stock close to recent highs after a strong move earlier this week following a high-profile Wall Street upgrade (and while investors digest an insider filing that’s drawing attention, even if it’s routine in nature). Below is what’s moving KLA stock today, what analysts are