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Photronics

PLAB

Attention (50-day avg)0%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#855

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)82%

Price to earnings ratio10.8

Market capitalization1.8B

Earnings per share2.81

Dividend yield (TTM)—

Revenue (annual)849.3M

Net income (annual)190.2M

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about PLAB?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% -0.02	0% +0	0% 0	0% +0

Aug 28

Photronics, Inc. ($PLAB) stock is trading at a 50% discount to all-time highs, with profits growing faster than sales despite a 3% YoY revenue increase.
The company's GAAP net income jumped 26% YoY from $22.9m to $28.9m due to better cost control and higher-margin high-end chip sales.
There are rumors of a possible short squeeze if $PLAB can get past $30, potentially leading to a price increase.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about PLAB that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	76.92% -23.08	78.26% -3.69	83.79% +1.32
Bearish	—	23.08% new	21.74% +3.69	16.21% -1.32

Bullish· Aug 26

The stock has a strong risk-reward set-up for future growth, with a high volume reversal candle indicating a potential upward trend.
Photronics has a strong balance sheet, with $673M in cash and short-term investments and $76M in operating cash flow, making its pullback look more like profit-taking than fundamental weakness.
The company's recent earnings were exceptional, with a +17% premarket gain and beats on revenue and EPS estimates, suggesting a potential bounce and further growth.

Bearish· Aug 26

The stock has experienced a significant drop, with some traders expressing frustration and disappointment, and one user joking that the stock is "a fricken dump."
The company's management style, particularly its conservatism and large cash reserves, may be viewed unfavorably by the market, which prefers companies promising more.
The stock's price action appears suspiciously weak, with one user accusing it of being "manipulated" and another user expressing concerns about the stock's ability to recover, with some traders even joking about the stock's decline.

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Topics

Of the messages about PLAB that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Earnings	—	0%	1.16%	21.42%
Technical Analysis	—	15.92%	19.65%	11.93%
Announcements	—	84.08%	78.03%	31.18%
Controversies	—	0%	1.16%	0.05%
Macro	—	0%	0%	20.19%
Analysts	—	0%	0%	15.22%

Earnings· Aug 26

Photronics reports Q3 revenue of $216.0 million, beating estimates of $209 million and up 2.7% year-over-year.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.50, above estimates of $0.40 but down 2% from the previous year.
Photronics provides Q4 guidance, expecting revenue between $207M and $227M, operating margin between 19% and 24%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $0.40 and $0.56.

Announcements· Aug 26

Photronics ($PLAB) reported Q3'26 revenue of $216.0 million, beating estimates of $209 million and up 2.7% year-over-year.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.50, above estimates of $0.40 but down 2% year-over-year, while GAAP EPS was $0.49 against $0.39 a year ago.
The company provided Q4 guidance, expecting revenue between $207M-$227M, non-GAAP EPS of $0.40-$0.56, and operating margin of 19%-24%.

Technical Analysis· Nov 29

The MACD indicator has shown a Bullish Centerline Cross for $PLAB, indicating a potential buying opportunity.
A technical analysis bot has identified $PLAB as a strong candidate for intra-day trading, based on a visible base formation.
$PLAB is among the stocks with recent technical alerts, suggesting increased market activity and potential price movement.

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Community

Of the messages about PLAB, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	50%	86.85%	36.24%	26.06%
Newcomers	50%	13.15%	63.76%	73.94%

Regulars· Aug 26

Photronics' Q3 earnings show a 2.7% YoY revenue increase to $216.0M, beating estimates, with adjusted EPS of $0.50, down 2% YoY.
The company provides Q4 guidance, expecting revenue of $207M-$227M, operating margin of 19%-24%, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.40-$0.56.
Regular participants note a potential short squeeze, with some predicting a price increase to $40, $50, or even $70+, and others expecting short covering to begin.

Newcomers· Aug 28

The newcomer investors are focusing on the stock's recent price movement, with some expecting a short squeeze and others feeling frustrated by the stock's decline.
The company's profitability is being discussed, with some noting that Photronics' GAAP net income grew 26% YoY despite a 3% increase in revenue.
Some investors are looking to buy the stock, with one user stating they're buying more despite feeling "sick to their stomach" and another expressing optimism with a "Let's test it!" message.

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News

Photronics director Lee Kang Jyh sells $297,000 in stock

5d agoInvesting.com

Q2 Earnings Highs And Lows: Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Vs The Rest Of The Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks

Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the semiconductor manufacturing stocks, including Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) and its peers.

5d agoYahoo Finance

Power Integrations, Penguin Solutions, Photronics, Amkor, and Teradyne Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after growing optimism surrounding agentic artificial intelligence and Meta Platforms' Muse application fueled expectations of higher demand for central processing units.

7d agoYahoo Finance

Photronics: A Design Recovery Could Unlock Meaningful Upside (NASDAQ:PLAB)

14d agoSeeking Alpha

Kaplan Fox Class Action Reminder: Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) Lead Plaintiff Deadline is September 4, 2026

Detailed price information for Photronics Inc (PLAB-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

25d agoThe Globe and Mail

Kaplan Fox Shareholder Alert: Deadline to Lead in the Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) is September 4, 2026

Detailed price information for Photronics Inc (PLAB-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

26d agoThe Globe and Mail

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Photronics Inc.

Technology
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

Photronics Inc. is a semiconductor equipment and materials company that manufactures and sells photomask products and related services for integrated circuits and flat panel displays. Photomasks are high-precision quartz or glass plates used to transfer microscopic circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers and display substrates, making them a critical input in chip and display fabrication. The company serves semiconductor designers, manufacturers, and foundries, as well as flat panel display producers, and also supports applications in advanced packaging, microelectromechanical systems, photonics, and other high-performance electronic products. Photronics operates a global manufacturing and service network across Asia, North America, and Europe, enabling it to support customers in major electronics production regions. Its business is centered on specialized, technically demanding manufacturing that sits at an important point in the electronics supply chain.

Website

Location

15 Secor Road

Brookfield, CT, 06804

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about PLAB?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% -0.02	0% +0	0% 0	0% +0

Aug 28

Photronics, Inc. ($PLAB) stock is trading at a 50% discount to all-time highs, with profits growing faster than sales despite a 3% YoY revenue increase.
The company's GAAP net income jumped 26% YoY from $22.9m to $28.9m due to better cost control and higher-margin high-end chip sales.
There are rumors of a possible short squeeze if $PLAB can get past $30, potentially leading to a price increase.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about PLAB that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	76.92% -23.08	78.26% -3.69	83.79% +1.32
Bearish	—	23.08% new	21.74% +3.69	16.21% -1.32

Bullish· Aug 26

The stock has a strong risk-reward set-up for future growth, with a high volume reversal candle indicating a potential upward trend.
Photronics has a strong balance sheet, with $673M in cash and short-term investments and $76M in operating cash flow, making its pullback look more like profit-taking than fundamental weakness.
The company's recent earnings were exceptional, with a +17% premarket gain and beats on revenue and EPS estimates, suggesting a potential bounce and further growth.

Bearish· Aug 26

The stock has experienced a significant drop, with some traders expressing frustration and disappointment, and one user joking that the stock is "a fricken dump."
The company's management style, particularly its conservatism and large cash reserves, may be viewed unfavorably by the market, which prefers companies promising more.
The stock's price action appears suspiciously weak, with one user accusing it of being "manipulated" and another user expressing concerns about the stock's ability to recover, with some traders even joking about the stock's decline.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about PLAB that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Earnings	—	0%	1.16%	21.42%
Technical Analysis	—	15.92%	19.65%	11.93%
Announcements	—	84.08%	78.03%	31.18%
Controversies	—	0%	1.16%	0.05%
Macro	—	0%	0%	20.19%
Analysts	—	0%	0%	15.22%

Earnings· Aug 26

Photronics reports Q3 revenue of $216.0 million, beating estimates of $209 million and up 2.7% year-over-year.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.50, above estimates of $0.40 but down 2% from the previous year.
Photronics provides Q4 guidance, expecting revenue between $207M and $227M, operating margin between 19% and 24%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $0.40 and $0.56.

Announcements· Aug 26

Photronics ($PLAB) reported Q3'26 revenue of $216.0 million, beating estimates of $209 million and up 2.7% year-over-year.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.50, above estimates of $0.40 but down 2% year-over-year, while GAAP EPS was $0.49 against $0.39 a year ago.
The company provided Q4 guidance, expecting revenue between $207M-$227M, non-GAAP EPS of $0.40-$0.56, and operating margin of 19%-24%.

Technical Analysis· Nov 29

The MACD indicator has shown a Bullish Centerline Cross for $PLAB, indicating a potential buying opportunity.
A technical analysis bot has identified $PLAB as a strong candidate for intra-day trading, based on a visible base formation.
$PLAB is among the stocks with recent technical alerts, suggesting increased market activity and potential price movement.

Generated by AI

Community

Of the messages about PLAB, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	50%	86.85%	36.24%	26.06%
Newcomers	50%	13.15%	63.76%	73.94%

Regulars· Aug 26

Photronics' Q3 earnings show a 2.7% YoY revenue increase to $216.0M, beating estimates, with adjusted EPS of $0.50, down 2% YoY.
The company provides Q4 guidance, expecting revenue of $207M-$227M, operating margin of 19%-24%, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.40-$0.56.
Regular participants note a potential short squeeze, with some predicting a price increase to $40, $50, or even $70+, and others expecting short covering to begin.

Newcomers· Aug 28

The newcomer investors are focusing on the stock's recent price movement, with some expecting a short squeeze and others feeling frustrated by the stock's decline.
The company's profitability is being discussed, with some noting that Photronics' GAAP net income grew 26% YoY despite a 3% increase in revenue.
Some investors are looking to buy the stock, with one user stating they're buying more despite feeling "sick to their stomach" and another expressing optimism with a "Let's test it!" message.

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Photronics

Social

Aug 28

Bullish· Aug 26

Bearish· Aug 26

Earnings· Aug 26

Announcements· Aug 26

Technical Analysis· Nov 29

Regulars· Aug 26

Newcomers· Aug 28

Photronics director Lee Kang Jyh sells $297,000 in stock

Q2 Earnings Highs And Lows: Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Vs The Rest Of The Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks

Power Integrations, Penguin Solutions, Photronics, Amkor, and Teradyne Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know

Photronics: A Design Recovery Could Unlock Meaningful Upside (NASDAQ:PLAB)

Kaplan Fox Class Action Reminder: Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) Lead Plaintiff Deadline is September 4, 2026

Kaplan Fox Shareholder Alert: Deadline to Lead in the Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) is September 4, 2026

Also Discussed

Photronics Inc.

Company Information

Location

Photronics director Lee Kang Jyh sells $297,000 in stock

Q2 Earnings Highs And Lows: Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Vs The Rest Of The Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks

Power Integrations, Penguin Solutions, Photronics, Amkor, and Teradyne Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know

Photronics: A Design Recovery Could Unlock Meaningful Upside (NASDAQ:PLAB)

Kaplan Fox Class Action Reminder: Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) Lead Plaintiff Deadline is September 4, 2026

Kaplan Fox Shareholder Alert: Deadline to Lead in the Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) is September 4, 2026

Also Discussed

Social

Aug 28

Bullish· Aug 26

Bearish· Aug 26

Earnings· Aug 26

Announcements· Aug 26

Technical Analysis· Nov 29

Regulars· Aug 26

Newcomers· Aug 28