Photronics Inc (PLAB) Stock Price & Analysis
Photronics Inc (PLAB) fell 1.34% to USD 29.56 as of June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
PLAB last closed at USD 29.96; the session ranged USD 28.12–32.05 on volume of 1,797,774 shares. Market capitalization is $1.74B, with a 52-week range of USD 18–56 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC)
| Price | USD 29.56 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.34% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 29.96 |
| Open | USD 30.68 |
| Day Range | USD 28.12 – 32.05 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 18 – 56 |
| Volume | 1,797,774 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.74B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PLAB)
Nexqual's technical model rates PLAB "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 28.36 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 45.15) |
| MACD | -5.1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PLAB)
Wall Street analysts rate PLAB "Strong Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 43 (range USD 42–44), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 43 |
| High Target | USD 44 |
| Low Target | USD 42 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (PLAB)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-26 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.4 |
| Revenue Estimate | $209.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.42 vs est 0.53 ▼ miss |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.61 vs est 0.53 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.6 vs est 0.45 ▲ beat |
| 2025-07-31 | USD 0.51 vs est 0.39 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PLAB)
| Total Revenue | $861.17M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -0.50% |
| Gross Margin | +33.77% |
| Operating Margin | +20.09% |
| Profit Margin | +18.47% |
| ROE | +13.24% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.23 |
| Current Ratio | 5.05 |
| Total Cash | $637.67M |
| Total Debt | $3.86M |
| Free Cash Flow | $38.97M |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PLAB)
Nexqual rates Photronics Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 34%, operating 20% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $638M cash vs $4M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $39M, slim 4.6% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 6.8% |
Ownership (PLAB)
| Insider Ownership | +3.18% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.37% |
| Shares Outstanding | 58.97M |
| Float | 56.68M |
| Short % of Float | +7.09% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
Leadership (PLAB)
Photronics Inc is led by George C. Macricostas (age 55), CEO & Executive Chairman, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Chairman | George C. Macricostas (age 55) |
|---|---|
| CFO & President | Eric Rivera (age 48) |
| President of PDMC & Director | KangJyh Lee (age 72) |
| Senior VP & COO of IC Operations | David Wang (age 60) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Ted J. Moreau |
Major Backers & Investors (PLAB)
Notable institutional backers of Photronics Inc include American Century Companies Inc, LSV Asset Management, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 9.14% |
| LSV Asset Management | 4.89% |
| Invesco | 4.25% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 3.29% |
| Victory Portfolios-Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund | 2.24% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 24.32% |
| Vanguard Group | 15.72% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.72% |
| State Street | 3.8% |
| Geode Capital | 3.15% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC.
From Photronics Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-12-17)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 10, 2026 at 00:46 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.