Joel Greenblatt's KLAC Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 310,240 shares of KLA Corporation (KLAC) worth $45.68 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in KLAC, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2015, adding 9.11 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 5.38 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's KLA Corporation (KLAC) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly KLA Corporation (KLAC) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +32,800 | Add 11.82% | 310,240 | $147.24 |
| Q4 2025 | +115,340 | Add 71.15% | 277,440 | $121.51 |
| Q3 2025 | +109,990 | Add 211.07% | 162,100 | $107.86 |
| Q2 2025 | -9,320 | Reduce 15.17% | 52,110 | $89.57 |
| Q1 2025 | -46,960 | Reduce 43.33% | 61,430 | $67.98 |
| Q4 2024 | +18,280 | Add 20.29% | 108,390 | $63.01 |
| Q3 2024 | -39,290 | Reduce 30.36% | 90,110 | $77.44 |
| Q2 2024 | +4,310 | Add 3.45% | 129,400 | $82.45 |
| Q1 2024 | +22,960 | Add 22.48% | 125,090 | $69.86 |
| Q4 2023 | -151,680 | Reduce 59.76% | 102,130 | $58.13 |
| Q3 2023 | +115,230 | Add 83.15% | 253,810 | $45.87 |
| Q2 2023 | -1,370 | Reduce 0.98% | 138,580 | $48.50 |
| Q1 2023 | +76,160 | Add 119.39% | 139,950 | $39.92 |
| Q4 2022 | -19,780 | Reduce 23.67% | 63,790 | $37.70 |
| Q3 2022 | -11,090 | Reduce 11.72% | 83,570 | $30.26 |
| Q2 2022 | -109,360 | Reduce 53.60% | 94,660 | $31.90 |
| Q1 2022 | +102,620 | Add 101.20% | 204,020 | $36.60 |
| Q4 2021 | +12,620 | Add 14.21% | 101,400 | $43.01 |
| Q3 2021 | -122,990 | Reduce 58.08% | 88,780 | $33.45 |
| Q2 2021 | +24,210 | Add 12.91% | 211,770 | $32.42 |
| Q1 2021 | -15,190 | Reduce 7.49% | 187,560 | $33.04 |
| Q4 2020 | -123,870 | Reduce 37.92% | 202,750 | $25.89 |
| Q3 2020 | +65,310 | Add 24.99% | 326,620 | $19.37 |
| Q2 2020 | -125,750 | Reduce 32.49% | 261,310 | $19.45 |
| Q1 2020 | -441,200 | Reduce 53.27% | 387,060 | $14.38 |
| Q4 2019 | +815,520 | Add 6401.26% | 828,260 | $17.82 |
| Q3 2019 | +1,274 | New Buy | 12,740 | $15.93 |
| Q2 2019 | -1.99 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | -336,860 | Reduce 14.45% | 1.99 M | $11.94 |
| Q4 2018 | +467,670 | Add 25.10% | 2.33 M | $8.95 |
| Q3 2018 | +150,790 | Add 8.80% | 1.86 M | $10.17 |
| Q2 2018 | +231,780 | Add 15.65% | 1.71 M | $10.25 |
| Q1 2018 | -1.84 M | Reduce 55.37% | 1.48 M | $10.90 |
| Q4 2017 | -132,710 | Reduce 3.85% | 3.32 M | $10.51 |
| Q3 2017 | -285,520 | Reduce 7.64% | 3.45 M | $10.60 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.82 M | Add 94.49% | 3.74 M | $9.15 |
| Q1 2017 | -359,280 | Reduce 15.75% | 1.92 M | $9.51 |
| Q4 2016 | -2.75 M | Reduce 54.69% | 2.28 M | $7.87 |
| Q3 2016 | +3.74 M | Add 290.40% | 5.03 M | $6.97 |
| Q2 2016 | -521,150 | Reduce 28.79% | 1.29 M | $7.33 |
| Q1 2016 | -5.38 M | Reduce 74.81% | 1.81 M | $7.28 |
| Q4 2015 | -2.53 M | Reduce 26.05% | 7.19 M | $6.93 |
| Q3 2015 | +9.11 M | Add 1492.16% | 9.72 M | $5.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +61,054 | New Buy | 610,540 | $5.62 |
| Q1 2015 | -85,260 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | -12,240 | Reduce 12.55% | 85,260 | $7.04 |
| Q3 2014 | -150 | Reduce 0.15% | 97,500 | $7.88 |
| Q2 2014 | -2.75 M | Reduce 96.57% | 97,650 | $7.26 |
| Q1 2014 | +1.3 M | Add 83.57% | 2.85 M | $6.91 |
| Q4 2013 | -157,390 | Reduce 9.20% | 1.55 M | $6.45 |
| Q3 2013 | -609,790 | Reduce 26.28% | 1.71 M | $6.08 |
| Q2 2013 | +232,012 | Add 0.00% | 2.32 M | $5.57 |
Joel Greenblatt's KLA Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased KLA Corporation (KLAC) in Q2 2013, acquiring 2,320,120 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held KLA Corporation (KLAC) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to KLA Corporation (KLAC) was in Q3 2015, adding 9,720,780 shares worth $48.6 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 310,240 shares of KLA Corporation (KLAC), valued at approximately $45.68 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, KLA Corporation (KLAC) represents approximately 0.14% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in KLA Corporation (KLAC) was 9,720,780 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015.