Photronics Inc (PLAB)

Currency in USD
32.74
+0.96(+3.02%)
Closed·
32.66-0.08(-0.24%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
32.0233.85
52 wk Range
18.0056.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
31.78
Open
32.03
Day's Range
32.02-33.85
52 wk Range
18-56
Volume
1.94M
Average Volume (3m)
1.32M
1-Year Change
75.4555%
Book Value / Share
21.05
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
43.00
Upside
+31.34%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
2 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Photronics Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 43.00
(+31.34% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Craig-Hallum
Buy42.00+28.28%48.00Maintain29/05/2026
Lake Street
Buy55.00+67.99%46.00Maintain01/05/2026
Lake Street
Buy46.00+40.50%-New Coverage20/03/2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy48.00+46.61%42.00Maintain03/03/2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy42.00+28.28%36.00Maintain11/12/2025

Photronics Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Photronics Q2 FY2026 revenue of $210M missed estimates by $6.7M; GAAP EPS of $0.54 beat forecast of $0.53, driving 26% stock plunge to $39.5
  • High-end IC revenue declined 5% YoY while FPD segment grew 13%; gross margin held at 31% with 20% operating margin despite mixed segment performance
  • Q3 guidance projects revenue of $207M-$215M with non-GAAP EPS of $0.39-$0.45; strategic expansions in U.S. and Korea expected to drive future growth
  • Geopolitical tensions and U.S.-Iran conflict created demand uncertainty; high fab utilization and memory supply constraints pressured IC segment results
  • Company maintains zero debt with strong balance sheet; market cap of $3.16B despite stock trading near 52-week high before earnings miss
Last Updated: 28/05/2026, 14:10
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Earnings

Latest Release
28/05/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.42 / 0.53
Revenue / Forecast
209.69M / 216.7M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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P/E Ratio
12.1x24.9x12.6x
PEG Ratio
0.30−1.900.01
Price/Book
1.6x3.4x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x3.2x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
27.7%9.8%24.0%
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
35.74M60.60%1.14B
Other Institutional Investors
21.04M35.68%668.66M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.19M3.71%69.59M
Total
58.97M100.00%1.87B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.92%9,387,060298,321
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP6.72%3,962,665125,933

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FAQ

What Is the Photronics (NASDAQ: PLAB) Share Price Today?

The Photronics stock price today is 32.74 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Photronics (PLAB) Trade On?

Photronics is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Photronics?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Photronics is "PLAB."

What Is the Current Photronics Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Photronics (NASDAQ: PLAB) market cap is 1.93B USD.

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

The Photronics EPS is currently 2.73 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Photronics Earnings Date?

Photronics's next earnings report will be released on 27/08/2026.

Is PLAB a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Photronics moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for PLAB stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Photronics Stock Split?

Photronics has split 2 times. (See the PLAB stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Photronics Have?

Photronics has 1908 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 16/06/2026, Photronics (PLAB) is trading at a share price of 32.74 USD, with a previous close of 31.78 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 32.02 USD to 33.85 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 18.00 USD to 56.00 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Photronics is 43.00 USD, with a high estimate of 44 USD and a low estimate of 42 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +31.34% Upside potential.

What Is the PLAB Premarket Price?

PLAB's last pre-market stock price is 32.08 USD. The pre-market share volume is 77,240.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.30, or 0.94%.

What Is the PLAB After Hours Price?

PLAB's last after hours stock price is 32.66 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.08, or -0.24%.
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