Photronics Inc (PLAB)

Currency in USD
27.73
-2.53(-8.36%)
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27.75+0.02(+0.07%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
27.4530.01
52 wk Range
20.0556.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
30.26
Open
30.01
Day's Range
27.45-30.01
52 wk Range
20.05-56
Volume
2.64M
Average Volume (3m)
1.53M
1-Year Change
22.3202%
Book Value / Share
21.72
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Fair Price
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Price Target
41.33
Upside
+49.06%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
3 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Photronics Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 41.33
(+49.06% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Craig-Hallum
Buy39.00+40.64%42.00Maintain27/08/2026
Freedom Broker
Buy41.00+47.85%-New Coverage02/07/2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy42.00+51.46%48.00Maintain29/05/2026
Lake Street
Buy55.00+98.34%46.00Maintain01/05/2026
Lake Street
Buy46.00+65.89%-New Coverage20/03/2026

Photronics Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Q3 revenue rose 3% YoY to $216M, beating guidance; shares surged 23% in premarket as delayed chip-mask orders returned and high-end demand improved.
  • High-end IC revenue hit record 44% of IC sales; gross margin expanded to 33% on favorable product mix and operating leverage driving profitability.
  • Operating cash flow reached $76M (35% of revenue); cash position grew to $673M as company demonstrated strong cash generation capabilities.
  • FY2026 capex guidance cut to $255M-$305M from $330M due to timing shifts in tool deliveries; Allen, Texas facility nearing initial revenue generation.
  • Q4 revenue guided at $207M-$227M with EPS of $0.40-$0.56; management cited limited visibility from fab constraints and geopolitical uncertainty.
Last Updated: 26/08/2026, 11:08 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
26/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.50 / 0.40
Revenue / Forecast
216.05M / 208.75M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

PLAB Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
9.9x30.2x12.3x
PEG Ratio
0.17−2.260.01
Price/Book
1.3x5.2x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.9x4.4x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
47.9%43.5%33.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, and FDP substrates. The company also provides electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD designers, manufacturers, and foundries through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Photronic Labs, Inc. and changed its name to Photronics, Inc. in 1990. Photronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Brookfield, Connecticut.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
36.44M61.81%1.01B
Other Institutional Investors
19.01M32.23%527.04M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
3.51M5.96%97.44M
Total
58.96M100.00%1.64B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.16.09%9,486,185263,052
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP6.18%3,642,585101,009

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FAQ

What Is the Photronics (PLAB) Stock Price Today?

The Photronics stock price today is 27.73 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Photronics Trade On?

Photronics is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Photronics?

The stock symbol for Photronics is "PLAB."

What Is the Photronics Market Cap?

As of today, Photronics market cap is 1.64B USD.

What Is Photronics's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Photronics EPS (TTM) is 2.83.

When Is the Next Photronics Earnings Date?

Photronics will release its next earnings report on 16/12/2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is PLAB a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Photronics Stock Split?

Photronics has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Photronics Have?

Photronics has 1908 employees.

What is the current trading status of Photronics (PLAB)?

As of 30/08/2026, Photronics (PLAB) is trading at a price of 27.73 USD, with a previous close of 30.26 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 27.45 USD to 30.01 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 20.05 USD to 56.00 USD.

What Is Photronics (PLAB) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Photronics is 41.33 USD, with a high estimate of 44 USD and a low estimate of 39 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +49.06% Upside potential.

What Is the PLAB Premarket Price?

PLAB's last pre-market stock price is 30.09 USD. The pre-market share volume is 4,530.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.17, or -0.56%.

What Is the PLAB After Hours Price?

PLAB's last after hours stock price is 27.75 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.02, or 0.07%.
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