Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
BULLISH
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts
Analysts have given Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) an average "Buy" recommendation, with a mean one-year price target of $43.50. This comes despite recent insider selling by a director and an EVP. The company recently beat earnings expectations and provided strong Q1 2026 guidance, with a current market cap of approximately $1.99 billion and a P/E ratio of 14.72.
Dec 31, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) Short Interest Down 21.4% in December
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) saw a significant 21.4% decrease in short interest in December, with total shares sold short falling to 4,256,118. Despite notable insider selling, the semiconductor company reported strong Q4 earnings, beating analyst estimates with $0.60 EPS and higher revenue, and analysts maintain a consensus "Buy" rating with a target price of $43.50. The stock has been performing well, trading up 2.2% at $33.70 and with a 52-week high of $39.80.
Dec 26, 2025 • MarketBeat
BULLISH
Inspire Investing LLC Purchases 41,791 Shares of Photronics, Inc. $PLAB
Inspire Investing LLC significantly increased its stake in Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) by 201.3% in the third quarter, acquiring 41,791 additional shares to own a total of 62,556 shares valued at approximately $1.436 million. This move coincides with several analysts raising their ratings and price targets for Photronics, leading to a consensus "Buy" rating and a $43.50 target price. The company also reported strong Q3 earnings, beating analyst estimates with $0.60 EPS and $215.77 million in revenue, and provided optimistic Q1 2026 guidance.
Dec 25, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Squarepoint Ops LLC Invests $578,000 in Photronics, Inc. $PLAB
Squarepoint Ops LLC has established a new stake in Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) by purchasing 30,691 shares valued at approximately $578,000 in Q2. Institutional investors now own 88.38% of the company, which recently exceeded Q3 earnings expectations and received multiple analyst price target increases. Despite significant insider selling totaling $5.03 million in the past 90 days, analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with an average price target of $43.50.
Dec 25, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
BULLISH
The Bull Case For Photronics (PLAB) Could Change Following Surging Q4 Profits And AI-Driven Demand – Learn Why
Photronics (PLAB) demonstrated strong performance in Q4 2025 with nearly doubled net income and increased EPS, along with optimistic Q1 2026 revenue guidance. The company is benefiting from high-end photomask demand driven by AI applications, which reinforces its existing investment narrative despite ongoing geopolitical trade tensions. Analysts from Simply Wall St project continued revenue and earnings growth, suggesting a potential 20% upside to its current price.
Dec 24, 2025 • FinancialContent
BULLISH
Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks Q3 In Review: Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Vs Peers
This article reviews the Q3 earnings season for semiconductor manufacturing stocks, highlighting Photronics (PLAB) and its peers. Photronics exceeded expectations with strong revenue and EPS beats, while Teradyne (TER) also had a stunning quarter. Entegris (ENTG) and Semtech (SMTC) showed slower growth or met expectations, and Applied Materials (AMAT) posted satisfactory results. The article also provides a brief market update regarding inflation, interest rates, and the impact of recent political events.