KLAC · 10-K · 2026A · Full report

Operating Expense Trends

KLA CORP · 2026-08-06 · Importance 60 · Surprise 40 · Matches filing data

R&D expense increased $171.8 million, or approximately 13%, to $1.53 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by $124.8 million of higher employee-related costs from increased headcount and compensation and $36.0 million of additional engineering project material costs.,SG&A expense increased $101.8 million, or approximately 10%, to $1.13 billion, primarily due to $35.9 million of higher employee-related expenses, $23.9 million of higher facility costs and $22.7 million of higher credit-loss provisions.,Combined R&D and SG&A expense increased approximately $273.6 million to $2.66 billion, reflecting continued investment in product development and higher operating infrastructure costs.

Key facts

• R&D expenses for year ended June 30, 2026: $1,532,118 (thousands), an increase of $171,784 compared to prior year, primarily due to $124.8 million increase in employee-related expenses and $36.0 million increase in engineering project material costs. source
• SG&A expenses for year ended June 30, 2026: $1,131,518 (thousands), an increase of $101,784 compared to prior year, primarily due to $35.9 million employee-related expenses, $23.9 million facility-related expenses, and $22.7 million provision for credit losses. source
• Other expense (income), net for year ended June 30, 2026: $(229,585) (thousands), change primarily due to net fair value gain of $28.0 million from an equity security, favorable foreign exchange fluctuation of $19.2 million, and release of a tax reserve of $11.6 million, partially offset by lower interest income of $3.8 million. source

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