Photronics Stock Forecast, Price & News

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Photronics a buy right now?

2 Wall Street 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 research analysts is that investors should "buy" Photronics stock.
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How has Photronics' stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Photronics' stock was trading at $11.42 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, PLAB stock has increased by 57.1% and is now trading at $17.94.
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Are investors shorting Photronics?

Photronics saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,150,000 shares, a decrease of 26.3% from the October 31st total of 1,560,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 351,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.3 days. Approximately 1.9% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Photronics' next earnings date?

Photronics is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, December 8th 2021.
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How were Photronics' earnings last quarter?

Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 24th. The semiconductor company reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.01. The semiconductor company earned $170.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $168.33 million. Photronics had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.93% and a net margin of 6.66%. Photronics's quarterly revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.17 earnings per share.
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What guidance has Photronics issued on next quarter's earnings?

Photronics issued an update on its first quarter 2022 earnings guidance on Wednesday, December, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.270-$0.340 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.220. The company issued revenue guidance of $178 million-$186 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $170.67 million.

What price target have analysts set for PLAB?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Photronics' shares. Their forecasts range from $13.00 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate Photronics' stock price to reach $16.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.0%.
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Who are Photronics' key executives?

Photronics' management team includes the following people:

• Peter Scott Kirlin, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• John P. Jordan, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President (LinkedIn Profile)
• Christopher J. Progler, Chief Technology Officer & EVP-Strategic Planning (LinkedIn Profile)
• Richelle Emily Burr, Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer & EVP (LinkedIn Profile)
• Erick Rivera, Vice President & Controller

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

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

Who are some of Photronics' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Photronics include Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), KLA (KLAC), Entegris (ENTG), MKS Instruments (MKSI), Brooks Automation (BRKS), Amkor Technology (AMKR), Onto Innovation (ONTO), CMC Materials (CCMP), Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), FormFactor (FORM), Ultra Clean (UCTT), Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), Xperi (XPER) and Cohu (COHU).
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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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (15.57%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.64%), Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (4.32%), AIGH Capital Management LLC (2.24%), Divisar Capital Management LLC (1.88%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.86%). Company insiders that own Photronics stock include Christopher J Progler, John P Jordan, Joseph A Fiorita Jr, Kang Jyh Lee, Mitchell G Tyson, Mitchell G Tyson, Peter S Kirlin, Richelle E Burr and Richelle E Burr.
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Which institutional investors are selling Photronics stock?

PLAB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Deutsche Bank AG, Morgan Stanley, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Divisar Capital Management LLC, and Wedge Capital Management L L P NC. Company insiders that have sold Photronics company stock in the last year include Christopher J Progler, John P Jordan, Kang Jyh Lee, Mitchell G Tyson, Peter S Kirlin, and Richelle E Burr.
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Which institutional investors are buying Photronics stock?

PLAB stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., PEAK6 Investments LLC, Easterly Investment Partners LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, and State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System.
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How do I buy shares of Photronics?

Shares of PLAB 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 $17.94.

How much money does Photronics make?

Photronics has a market capitalization of $1.10 billion and generates $609.69 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $33.82 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.68 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Photronics have?

Photronics employs 1,728 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..

When was Photronics founded?

Photronics was founded in 1969.

What is Photronics' official website?

The official website for Photronics is www.photronics.com.

Where are Photronics' headquarters?

Photronics is headquartered at 15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT, 06804.

How can I contact Photronics?

Photronics' mailing address is 15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT, 06804. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at (203) 775-9000 or via email at [email protected].