KLA Controls Over Half of Semiconductor Wafer Inspection Equipment Market
KLA Corporation has solidified its dominant position in the global semiconductor process control and inspection equipment market, capturing over 56% share. The company reported a 52% year-over-year surge in wafer inspection revenue in its latest fiscal year.
KLA Corporation has strengthened its lead in the global semiconductor wafer inspection equipment market, securing over 56% of the process control segment. The company's revenue from wafer inspection equipment saw a significant 52% increase in the latest fiscal year 2025.
The global semiconductor wafer inspection equipment market was valued at USD 6.92 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 12.03 billion by 2032, according to Maximize Market Research. The growing complexity of chips for advanced applications like AI has made precision defect detection critical.
KLA's market share specifically in optical wafer inspection exceeds 85%. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, the company's revenue from inspection and process control equipment reached USD 1.772 billion. For the full fiscal year 2025, KLA reported revenue of approximately USD 12.16 billion, representing about a 24% year-over-year growth, boosted by AI infrastructure buildout.
While competitors like Applied Materials have seen their market shares decline, KLA has expanded its position. The increasing complexity of semiconductor manufacturing processes, especially for nodes below 5 nanometers, drives demand for advanced inspection equipment, benefiting KLA's focus on research and development.