Photronics Inc (PLAB)

Currency in USD
50.16
+0.68(+1.37%)
Closed·
49.93-0.23(-0.46%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
48.2550.58
52 wk Range
16.5952.79
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
49.48
Open
49.48
Day's Range
48.25-50.58
52 wk Range
16.59-52.79
Volume
578.83K
Average Vol. (3m)
1M
1-Year Change
171.8784%
Book Value / Share
20.51
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
47.00
Downside
-6.30%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
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
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 47.00
(-6.30% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Lake Street
Buy55.00+9.65%46.00MaintainMay 01, 2026
Lake Street
Buy46.00-8.29%-New CoverageMar 20, 2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy48.00-4.31%42.00MaintainMar 03, 2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy42.00-16.27%36.00MaintainDec 11, 2025
DA Davidson
Buy45.00-10.29%30.00MaintainDec 11, 2025

Photronics Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Photronics Q1 2026 EPS of $0.61 beat estimates by 15.82%; revenue of $225.07M exceeded forecasts by 1.92%, up 6% YoY despite 2.41% stock dip.
  • Record high-end IC revenue driven by AI chip packaging and advanced logic nodes; gross margin reached 35% with 24% operating margin.
  • Operating cash flow hit $97M (43% of revenue); company maintains focus on high-margin opportunities and operational efficiency per CEO Macricostas.
  • Q2 2026 guidance: revenue $212M-$220M, EPS $0.49-$0.55, reflecting sequential decline due to Chinese New Year seasonal impact.
  • Stock trades above fair value despite 88% annual return; risks include seasonal headwinds, market conditions, and mainstream IC segment competition.
Last Updated: 02/27/2026, 09:10 AM
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Photronics Q1 2026 slides
Last Update: Feb 27, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 25, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.61 / 0.53
Revenue / Forecast
225.07M / 220.83M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

PLAB Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
21.7x29.8x12.9x
PEG Ratio
−27.43−1.190.01
Price / Book
2.4x2.8x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.4x2.6x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−6.3%28.1%23.2%
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
34.03M57.72%1.71B
Other Institutional Investors
23.54M39.92%1.18B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
1.39M2.36%69.87M
Total
58.97M100.00%2.96B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.14.97%8,827,635442,794
The Vanguard Group, Inc.9.92%5,847,277293,299

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FAQ

What Is the Photronics (PLAB) Stock Price Today?

The Photronics stock price today is 50.16 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 2.96B USD.

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

The Photronics EPS (TTM) is 2.33.

When Is the Next Photronics Earnings Date?

Photronics will release its next earnings report on May 27, 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 Buy.

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 May 03, 2026, Photronics (PLAB) is trading at a price of 50.16 USD, with a previous close of 49.48 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 48.25 USD to 50.58 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 16.59 USD to 52.79 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Photronics is 47.00 USD, with a high estimate of 48 USD and a low estimate of 46 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an -6.30% Downside potential.

What Is the PLAB Premarket Price?

PLAB's last pre-market stock price is 49.55 USD. The pre-market share volume is 2,570.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.07, or 0.14%.

What Is the PLAB After Hours Price?

PLAB's last after hours stock price is 49.93 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.23, or -0.46%.
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