Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol PLAB
  • Rev/Share 14.7447
  • Book/Share 27.731
  • PB 1.1932
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 5.3659
  • ROIC 0.109

 

  • MktCap 1972426933.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.1206
  • PFCF 30.558
  • PE 13.973
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1102

 

  • Rating A
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 5
  • D/E Score 4

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation PLAB Craig Hallum -- Buy -- $32 June 11, 2025

News

Photronics (PLAB) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
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Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Photronics (PLAB) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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Wall Street Analysts Believe Photronics (PLAB) Could Rally 31.16%: Here's is How to Trade
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Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The mean of analysts' price targets for Photronics (PLAB) points to a 31.2% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

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Are Investors Undervaluing Photronics (PLAB) Right Now?
PLAB
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Photronics: DRAM Shortage And CapEx Surge Support Long-Term Margin Expansion And Rerating
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Published: December 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Photronics' Q4 earnings and Q1 outlook confirm my initial thesis of a return to YoY growth in FY 2026. The ongoing DRAM shortage driving captives to outsource more high-end photomask production to merchants positions Photronics for a multi-year cycle of revenue growth and EBIT margin expansion. Photronics' ongoing expansions in Korea and the US position it to capitalize on Micron's and Samsung's DRAM capacity expansion projects, expected to come online in 2027 and 2028, respectively.

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AI & Quantum's Next Big Winners: 3 Small-Cap Stocks to Watch in 2026
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Published: December 11, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, large and mega-cap stocks have captured the majority of investor attention. All of the Magnificent Seven companies play some role in AI, from NVIDIA's NASDAQ: NVDA advanced chips to Tesla's NASDAQ: TSLA pursuit of autonomous driving.

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Crude Oil Moves Lower; Photronics Shares Surge After Q4 Results
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Published: December 10, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points on Wednesday.

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Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: December 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Photronics (PLAB) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
PLAB
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Photronics (PLAB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.6 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.

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Photronics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
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Published: November 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences.

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Is Photronics (PLAB) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
PLAB
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Photronics (PLAB) Recently Broke Out Above the 20-Day Moving Average
PLAB
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Photronics (PLAB) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, PLAB broke through the 20-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.

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Does Photronics (PLAB) Have the Potential to Rally 27.98% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
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Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The mean of analysts' price targets for Photronics (PLAB) points to a 28% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

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Photronics (PLAB) Just Reclaimed the 20-Day Moving Average
PLAB
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

From a technical perspective, Photronics (PLAB) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. PLAB recently overtook the 20-day moving average, and this suggests a short-term bullish trend.

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Is Photronics (PLAB) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
PLAB
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: August 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 27, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher J. Progler - Executive VP of Strategic Planning & CTO Eric Rivera - CFO, VP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer George C.

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Photronics Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
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Published: August 27, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended August 3, 2025.

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Photronics: AI Tailwinds & A Cheap Stock
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Published: August 26, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

The U.S. GDP grew 3% in the second quarter of 2025, which exceeded expectations. However, tariff uncertainty clouds the headline growth figure.

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Photronics (PLAB) "Overlooked" A.I. Beneficiary: What Wall Street is Missing
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Published: August 21, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Photronics (PLAB) is a legacy tech company that David Trainer says has gone completely unnoticed by Wall Street for what he considers as a key role in the A.I. space. He points out its photomask development as critical to building chips.

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Photronics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Events
PLAB
Published: August 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences:

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Photronics, Inc. - PLAB
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Published: July 02, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PLAB). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Photronics, Inc. - PLAB
PLAB
Published: June 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PLAB). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Photronics, Inc. - PLAB
PLAB
Published: June 23, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Photronics, Inc. (“Photronics” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PLAB). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Photronics, Inc. - PLAB
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Published: June 16, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PLAB). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Photronics, Inc. - PLAB
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Published: June 13, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 13, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PLAB). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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Lost Money on Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)? Possible Fraud - Contact Levi & Korsinsky Today
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Published: June 11, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics, Inc.") (NASDAQ:PLAB) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Photronics issued a press release on May 28, 2025, reporting its financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

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Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Over Potential Securities Fraud Allegations
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Published: June 10, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics, Inc.") (NASDAQ:PLAB) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Photronics issued a press release on May 28, 2025, reporting its financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

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Lost Investment in Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)? Levi & Korsinsky Launches Securities Fraud Investigation
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Published: June 09, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics, Inc.") (NASDAQ:PLAB) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Photronics issued a press release on May 28, 2025, reporting its financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Photronics, Inc. - PLAB
PLAB
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 2025 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PLAB). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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PLAB ACTIVE INVESTIGATION: Lost Money on Photronics, Inc.? Contact Levi & Korsinsky Now
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Published: June 06, 2025 by: Accesswire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 6, 2025 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Photronics, Inc. ("Photronics, Inc.") (NASDAQ:PLAB) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws. Photronics issued a press release on May 28, 2025, reporting its financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Photronics, Inc. - PLAB
PLAB
Published: June 06, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Photronics, Inc. (“Photronics” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PLAB). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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About Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)

  • IPO Date 1987-03-10
  • Website https://www.photronics.com
  • Industry Semiconductors
  • CEO George C. Macricostas
  • Employees 1900

Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, China, and internationally. The company offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, FDP substrates, and other types of electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD manufacturers, designers, and foundries, as well as to other high-performance electronics manufacturers 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.