Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)

NASDAQ: PLAB · Real-Time Price · USD
36.24
-3.44 (-8.66%)
Dec 12, 2025, 3:21 PM EST - Market open
-8.66%
Market Cap2.14B
Revenue (ttm)849.29M
Net Income (ttm)136.41M
Shares Out 59.00M
EPS (ttm)2.28
PE Ratio15.89
Forward PE17.21
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume2,372,866
Open39.45
Previous Close39.67
Day's Range35.98 - 39.80
52-Week Range16.46 - 39.80
Beta1.54
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target43.50 (+20.05%)
Earnings DateDec 10, 2025

About PLAB

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 offers electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD designers, manufacturers, and foundries, as well as to other high-... [Read more]

Sector Technology
IPO Date Mar 10, 1987
Employees 1,900
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PLAB
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Photronics's revenue was $849.29 million, a decrease of -2.04% compared to the previous year's $866.95 million. Earnings were $136.41 million, an increase of 4.37%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 2 analysts, the average rating for PLAB stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $43.5, which is an increase of 20.05% from the latest price.

Price Target
$43.5
(20.05% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Photronics: Good End To The Year, But Not That Good

Photronics, Inc. delivered a solid quarter with strong high-end IC growth, but the 55% share price surge appears overdone. PLAB's capex is set to double to $330m in 2026, weighing on earnings and driv...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Biggest Stock Movers Today, Dec. 10: PLAB, AVAV, & More

Wednesday brought gains for major stock benchmarks. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates but signaled a slowing in expected future reductions.

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1 day ago - The Motley Fool

Overlooked Stock: PLAB Closes Best Day Since 2008 After Earnings

Photronics (PLAB) shot up more than 40% and hit highs not seen since 2001 on Wednesday's session. The semiconductor equipment manufacturer significantly beat earnings expectations.

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Crude Oil Moves Lower; Photronics Shares Surge After Q4 Results

Photronics Inc (NASDAQ:PLAB) shares shot up 35% to $34.66 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issued first-quarter guidance above analyst estimates.

2 days ago - Benzinga

This Semiconductor Supply Stock Is Having Its Best Day Since 2008. Here's Why.

Photronics, the maker of photomask technologies, reports better-than-expected earnings and guidance.

2 days ago - Barrons

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

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

2 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Why Photronics Stock Ripped Higher Today

Photronics beat on sales and beat on earnings this morning. Guidance for Q1 2026 looks strong as well.

2 days ago - The Motley Fool

Photronics Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today reported financial results for its full year and ...

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics to Report Fourth Quarter 2025 Results on December 10, 2025

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, is scheduled to announce financial results for the fou...

22 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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 followi...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics: Solid Execution And Strong Capital Allocation Amidst Persisting Macro Headwinds (Still A Buy)

PLAB is up over 30% since I last covered the stock in April as tariff fears calmed down while management drove solid operational execution and increased buybacks. While Photronics' diverse manufacturi...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Photronics: Growth Ahead At A Deeply Reasonable Price

Despite the current semiconductor industry downturn, Photronics maintains a profitable, free cash flow generating business. I expect Photronics to return to growth in FY 2026 with an industry rebound ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Photronics to Participate in the 17th Annual CEO Investor Summit During the Semicon West Industry Trade Show

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced its participation in the 17th Annual C...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Photronics Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

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 ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics: AI Tailwinds & A Cheap Stock

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

3 months ago - Forbes

Photronics (PLAB) "Overlooked" A.I. Beneficiary: What Wall Street is Missing

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 devel...

4 months ago - Schwab Network

Photronics to Report Third Quarter 2025 Results on August 27, 2025

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, is scheduled to announce financial results for the thi...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Events

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 upco...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics Extends Capability with the First Installation of a Merchant Multi-beam Mask Writer in the United States

BROOKFIELD, Conn., Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, announced the installation of a new multi-beam tool in...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics Receives Outstanding Contribution Award from Visionox

BROOKFIELD, Conn., June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, received the Outstanding Contribution award from Visio...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Top 3 Tech Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio This Quarter

The most oversold stocks in the information technology sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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7 months ago - Benzinga

Photronics Inc. (PLAB) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Photronics Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 28, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ted Moreau - Vice President of Investor Relations Frank Lee - Chief Executive Officer Georg...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Photronics Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results and Announces CEO Transition

BROOKFIELD, Conn., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today reported financial results for its second quarter ...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Photronics: AI-Driven Photomask Upside; Initiate Strong Buy

We rate Photronics a 'Strong Buy' with a $32 PT, driven by above-consensus FY25/26 EPS and accelerating high-end photomask demand. The market underestimates PLAB's earnings leverage from AI, advanced ...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha