Photronics (PLAB) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) is projected to release its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 26th. Analysts expect Photronics to post earnings of $0.4033 per share and revenue of $208.7530 million for the quarter. Photronics has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.390-0.450 EPS. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The semiconductor company reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.53 by ($0.11). Photronics had a net margin of 18.47% and a return on equity of 7.69%. The business had revenue of $209.94 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $216.47 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.40 EPS. Photronics’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Photronics to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Photronics Trading Down 3.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:PLAB opened at $29.53 on Tuesday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $30.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $37.51. Photronics has a 12 month low of $20.05 and a 12 month high of $56.00. The company has a market cap of $1.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.78 and a beta of 1.38.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Photronics

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Larson Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Photronics in the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Quarry LP lifted its position in shares of Photronics by 569.8% during the fourth quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,353 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 1,151 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Photronics by 723.8% during the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 1,417 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 1,245 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Photronics by 243.8% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,499 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 1,063 shares during the period. Finally, Wexford Capital LP purchased a new stake in shares of Photronics during the third quarter valued at $62,000. 88.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Lake Street Capital reissued a “buy” rating and set a $55.00 target price on shares of Photronics in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Freedom Capital upgraded Photronics to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Zacks Research raised shares of Photronics to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Photronics from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 13th. Finally, Craig Hallum reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Photronics in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Photronics presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.33.

Trending Headlines about Photronics

Here are the key news stories impacting Photronics this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms, including Rosen, Robbins, Kaplan Fox, Hagens Berman, and others, reminded investors of a September 4, 2026 deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a federal securities lawsuit involving Photronics. The notices target investors who purchased PLAB securities between December 10, 2025, and May 27, 2026. Robbins LLP securities class-action notice
• Negative Sentiment: The lawsuit allegations claim Photronics failed to disclose weakening demand, production bottlenecks affecting its high-end semiconductor business, and risks to projected revenue growth and margins. If proven, the claims could create legal costs, reputational damage, and additional uncertainty around future results. Hagens Berman Photronics investigation
• Negative Sentiment: Separate notices reference alleged concealment of design-release pipeline bottlenecks and possible violations of federal securities laws, increasing investor concern about execution in Photronics’ higher-end integrated-circuit photomask business. Levi and Korsinsky shareholder alert
• Neutral Sentiment: The legal announcements largely repeat the same allegations and deadline rather than reporting a new court ruling or settlement. They do not establish that Photronics committed wrongdoing, and the company’s potential financial exposure remains unclear.

Photronics Company Profile

Photronics, Inc is a leading global supplier of photomask products used in the manufacture of integrated circuits, flat panel displays, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and advanced packaging applications. Photomasks, also known as reticles, are critical templates that carry the precise circuit patterns required for semiconductor lithography processes. The company offers a comprehensive range of mask solutions, including binary masks, attenuated phase-shift masks, reticles for micro-optics, and specialized products for high?resolution applications.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut, Photronics has grown through organic expansion and strategic investments in high?end lithography technology.