Photronics (PLAB) to Announce Earnings on Wednesday

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) is expected to release its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 26th. Analysts expect the company 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. Interested persons 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 issued 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 return on equity of 7.69% and a net margin of 18.47%.The firm had revenue of $209.94 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $216.47 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.40 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Photronics to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Photronics Stock Performance

NASDAQ:PLAB opened at $30.51 on Monday. Photronics has a 52 week low of $20.05 and a 52 week high of $56.00. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $30.93 and its 200-day moving average is $37.55. The firm has a market cap of $1.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.14 and a beta of 1.38.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on PLAB shares. Lake Street Capital restated a “buy” rating and issued a $55.00 target price on shares of Photronics in a report on Friday, May 1st. Craig Hallum reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Photronics in a report on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Photronics in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Zacks Research raised Photronics to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Finally, Freedom Capital raised Photronics to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Photronics currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.33.

More Photronics News

Here are the key news stories impacting Photronics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Photronics is scheduled to report quarterly results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 26. The report could become a near-term catalyst because investors will be focused on photomask demand, any recovery in high-end IC products and management’s outlook. This Earnings Report Could Steal The Show Next Week
• Neutral Sentiment: The company will participate in the Three Part Advisors Midwest IDEAS Conference on August 27 and the Lake Street Capital BIG10 Conference on September 10, providing additional opportunities for management to address business conditions and investor concerns. Photronics to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
• Negative Sentiment: Several investor-rights firms, including Rosen, Kaplan Fox, Pomerantz, Hagens Berman and others, reminded shareholders about or promoted participation in a securities class action covering purchases from December 10, 2025, through May 27, 2026. The repeated announcements increase visibility around potential legal costs, reputational damage and uncertainty regarding the company’s disclosures. Rosen Photronics Investor Deadline Alert
• Negative Sentiment: Separate notices link the investor losses to a prior sharp selloff after Photronics indicated that an expected post-holiday recovery had stalled. That narrative reinforces concerns about slowing demand and puts added pressure on the upcoming earnings release to clarify the company’s outlook. Photronics Shareholder Loss Recovery Notice

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its holdings in Photronics by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 105,784 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $3,385,000 after acquiring an additional 306 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its stake in Photronics by 16.2% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 2,624 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $84,000 after acquiring an additional 365 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its holdings in Photronics by 0.9% during the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 60,900 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,398,000 after purchasing an additional 570 shares during the last quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP lifted its holdings in Photronics by 6.8% during the second quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 14,847 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $280,000 after purchasing an additional 945 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its holdings in 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 last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.38% of the company’s stock.

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.