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NASDAQ:PLAB

Photronics (PLAB) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$21.78
+0.39 (+1.82%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$21.17
$21.80
50-Day Range
$14.18
$21.78
52-Week Range
$13.86
$25.81
Volume
563,279 shs
Average Volume
674,807 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.36 billion
P/E Ratio
10.94
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$24.50

Photronics MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
12.5% Upside
$24.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.48% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-2.50
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.01mentions of Photronics in the last 14 days
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.96%
From $2.01 to $2.17 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.16 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

309th out of 609 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

48th out of 89 stocks


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About Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Stock

Photronics, Inc. engages in the provision of photomasks. It manufactures semiconductors and flat-panel displays and is used as masters to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers and FPD substrates during the fabrication of integrated circuits, a variety of FPDs and other types of electrical and optical components. The company's manufacturing facilities are located in Taiwan, Korea, the United States, and Europe. Photronics was founded by Constantine S. Macricostas in 1969 and is headquartered in Brookfield, CT.

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PLAB Stock News Headlines

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Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Releases Q3 2023 Earnings Guidance
Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Price Target Raised to $21.00
Q2 2023 Photronics Inc Earnings Call
Why Is Photronics (PLAB) Stock Rocketing Higher Today
Why Shares of Photronics Jumped Wednesday
Photronics: Q2 Earnings Insights
Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Issues Q3 Earnings Guidance
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PLAB Price History

PLAB Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/24/2023
Today
6/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/29/2023
Fiscal Year End
10/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-Industry
Semiconductor Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:PLAB
CUSIP
71940510
Fax
N/A
Employees
1,828
Year Founded
1969

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$24.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$28.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$21.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+12.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$118.79 million
Pretax Margin
29.96%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$824.55 million
Cash Flow
$3.23 per share
Book Value
$19.28 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
60,407,000
Market Cap
$1.36 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.16

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Key Executives

  • Frank Lee
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Debbie Wierzbicki
    SVP-US & EU Mainstream Operations
  • John P. JordanJohn P. Jordan
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Christopher J. ProglerChristopher J. Progler
    Chief Technology Officer & EVP-Strategic Planning
  • Richelle Emily Burr
    Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer & EVP













PLAB Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Photronics stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Photronics in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" PLAB shares.
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What is Photronics' stock price forecast for 2023?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Photronics' shares. Their PLAB share price forecasts range from $21.00 to $28.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $24.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 12.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have PLAB shares performed in 2023?

Photronics' stock was trading at $16.83 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, PLAB stock has increased by 29.4% and is now trading at $21.78.
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When is Photronics' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 29th 2023.
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.

How were Photronics' earnings last quarter?

Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 24th. The semiconductor company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.44 by $0.10. The semiconductor company had revenue of $229.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $211 million. Photronics had a net margin of 14.04% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.09%. The firm's revenue was up 12.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.49 earnings per share.

What guidance has Photronics issued on next quarter's earnings?

Photronics issued an update on its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 26th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.48-$0.54 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.48. The company issued revenue guidance of $224.00 million-$234.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $220.00 million.

What is Peter S. Kirlin's approval rating as Photronics' CEO?

8 employees have rated Photronics Chief Executive Officer Peter S. Kirlin on Glassdoor.com. Peter S. Kirlin has an approval rating of 49% among the company's employees. This puts Peter S. Kirlin in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Photronics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Photronics investors own include Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), AbbVie (ABBV), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), General Electric (GE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

What is Photronics' stock symbol?

Photronics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PLAB."

Who are Photronics' major shareholders?

Photronics' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (16.54%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.18%), State Street Corp (3.22%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.08%), Prudential Financial Inc. (2.04%) and Royce & Associates LP (1.55%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher J Progler, John P Jordan, Kang Jyh Lee, Mitchell G Tyson, Mitchell G Tyson, Peter S Kirlin, Richelle E Burr, Richelle E Burr and Walter M Fiederowicz.
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How do I buy shares of Photronics?

Shares of PLAB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Photronics' stock price today?

One share of PLAB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $21.78.

How much money does Photronics make?

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) has a market capitalization of $1.36 billion and generates $824.55 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $118.79 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.99 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Photronics have?

The company employs 1,828 workers across the globe.

Does Photronics have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Photronics: Align-Rite International Ltd, Microphase Laboratories, PDMC Shanghai Ltd., PK Ltd., PKLT Co. Ltd., PMCH, Photronics (Wales) Limited, Photronics Advanced Mask Corporation, Photronics California Inc., Photronics DNP Mask Corporation, Photronics Idaho Inc., Photronics MZD GmbH, Photronics Singapore Pte Ltd., Photronics Texas Allen Inc., Photronics UK Ltd., Trianja Technologies Inc., and Xiamen American Japan Photronics Mask Co. Ltd..
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How can I contact Photronics?

Photronics' mailing address is 15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT, 06804. The official website for the company is www.photronics.com. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at (203) 775-9000 or via email at tdewar@photronics.com.

This page (NASDAQ:PLAB) was last updated on 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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