Photronics Inc (PLAB)

Currency in USD
34.20
-0.22(-0.64%)
Closed·
34.01-0.19(-0.55%)
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Day's Range
33.8534.43
52 wk Range
16.4639.80
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
34.42
Open
34.06
Day's Range
33.85-34.43
52 wk Range
16.46-39.8
Volume
805.4K
Average Volume (3m)
1.17M
1-Year Change
43.4%
Book Value / Share
19.89
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
43.50
Upside
+27.19%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Photronics Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Photronics Company Profile

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.

Photronics Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Photronics Q4 2025 delivered EPS of $0.60 vs $0.45 forecast (33.33% surprise) with revenue of $216M exceeding estimates, triggering a 42.92% pre-market stock surge
  • Company reported 3% sequential revenue growth despite 3% YoY decline, maintaining strong gross margin (35%) and operating margin (24%) with $88M operating cash flow
  • Management issued positive Q1 FY2026 guidance with revenue between $217-225M, operating margin of 23-25%, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.51-0.59
  • Strategic facility expansions in U.S. and Korea are underway, with the Allen, Texas facility expected to contribute revenue in the second half of fiscal 2026
  • CEO highlighted Photronics' unique position as 'the only U.S.-headquartered company that can produce trusted masks,' benefiting from semiconductor regionalization trends
Last Updated: 10/12/2025, 14:48
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P/E Ratio
14.8x26.9x11.9x
PEG Ratio
1.621.070.01
Price/Book
1.7x2.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.4x2.4x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
27.2%9.3%25.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 43.50
(+27.19% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Craig-Hallum
Buy42.00+22.81%36.00Maintain11/12/2025
DA Davidson
Buy45.00+31.58%30.00Maintain11/12/2025
Craig-Hallum
Buy36.00+5.26%32.00Maintain28/08/2025
DA Davidson
Buy30.00-12.28%30.00Maintain28/08/2025
Craig-Hallum
Buy32.00-6.43%-New Coverage11/06/2025

Earnings

Latest Release
Dec 10, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.60 / 0.45
Revenue / Forecast
215.80M / 205.19M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Photronics (PLAB) Share Price Today?

The live Photronics share price today is 34.20

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 Cap?

As of today, Photronics market capitalisation is 2.02B.

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

The Photronics EPS is currently 2.28 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Photronics Earnings Date?

Photronics's next earnings report will be released on 25 Feb 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 is Strong Buy.

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.

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

As of 24 Dec 2025, Photronics (PLAB) is trading at a price of 34.20, with a previous close of 34.42. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 33.85 to 34.43, while its 52-week range spans from 16.46 to 39.80.

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

The average 12-month price target for Photronics is USD43.5, with a high estimate of USD45 and a low estimate of USD42. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +27.19% Upside potential.

What Is the PLAB Premarket Price?

PLAB's last pre-market stock price is 34.30. The pre-market share volume is 5,690.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.12, or -0.35%.

What Is the PLAB After Hours Price?

PLAB's last after hours stock price is 34.01, the stock has decreased by -0.19, or -0.55%.
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