Photronics (PLAB.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Photronics 2026 Price Target

The average price target for Photronics is $41.33. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 0% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.
⚠️ Don’t buy a stock just because of its price targetA price target is the analysts’ estimate of where the stock will trade in 12 months. That estimate is often wrong. A large study of US stocks from 2000 to 2009 found that only 38% of price targets had been met after 12 months. On average, the targets promised 15 percentage points more return than the stocks delivered. Use the price target together with the financials and the trend, not on its own.Source: Bradshaw, Brown and Huang (2013)

Is Photronics overvalued or undervalued?

Photronics is currently fairly valued with a gap of 0% relative to the price target.


The current price is $0.00, which places Photronics in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $37.20, and overvalued when the price exceeds $45.46.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Photronics, the fair value range lies between $37.20 and $45.46.


See the full price target analysis for Photronics →

Analyst Ratings for Photronics stock in 2026: Strong Buy

3 analysts cover Photronics. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 100% recommend buying.

Consensus: Strong Buy (5.00/5)
Strong Buy
3 (100%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
5.00 out of 5 based on 3 analysts

About Photronics – Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, and FDP substrates. The company also provides electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD designers, manufacturers, and foundries through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Photronic Labs, Inc. and changed its name to Photronics, Inc. in 1990. Photronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Brookfield, Connecticut. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Photronics

$1.6B Market cap
$867M Revenue
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Industry
9.74 P/E
1.86 P/S
1.26 P/B
United States Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Photronics?

Growth stock Value stock

Photronics is classified as a growth stock and value stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits.

Score Overview for Photronics

💰 Value Score 89/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 43/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 21/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 51/100

📈 Valuation

Photronics trades at a P/E ratio of 9.7, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 13.3. The P/S ratio is 1.9. The P/B ratio is 1.3. The PEG ratio is 2.64 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Photronics has a profit margin of 19.1% (solid) and an operating margin of 21.1%. Return on equity (ROE) is 13.8% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 6.5%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 25.6% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 4 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 10.31 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 20.6% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 9.65% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Photronics 2026: Only sells

In 2026, insiders at Photronics have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $7,807,004 out of the stock. Active insiders include Lee Kang Jyh, Park Han Kyung, ZHANG RUI and others. Over the last 3 months: only sells.

Last 3 Months: Only sells

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 4 sales. A net $1,114,265 out of the stock.

All Transactions: Only sells

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net $7,807,004 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Lee Kang Jyh sold 10,000 shares at $30.75 each on 2026-09-29.

Who is selling: Lee Kang Jyh, Park Han Kyung, ZHANG RUI, Wang Hsueh-Chun, MACRICOSTAS CONSTANTINE S and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Photronics (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Photronics. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-09-29 Lee Kang Jyh Sell 10,000 31 307,500
2026-09-25 Park Han Kyung Sell 9,500 30 288,515
2026-09-24 Lee Kang Jyh Sell 7,500 30 221,250
2026-09-22 Lee Kang Jyh Sell 10,000 30 297,000
2026-04-17 ZHANG RUI Sell 4,556 47 212,765
2026-04-16 Lee Kang Jyh Sell 10,000 46 458,000
2026-04-15 Lee Kang Jyh Sell 10,000 45 451,000
2026-04-14 Wang Hsueh-Chun Sell 19,250 45 872,025
2026-04-14 MACRICOSTAS CONSTANTINE S Sell 50,000 45 2,267,500
2026-04-13 Rivera Eric Sell 1,000 45 44,770

Who is buying and selling Photronics shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Lee Kang Jyh, Park Han Kyung, ZHANG RUI, Wang Hsueh-Chun, MACRICOSTAS CONSTANTINE S and others. In total, $7,807,004 was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Photronics Short Selling 2026: 9.7% Sold Short

High short interest: 9.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
9.7%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 9.7% means that 9.7% of the freely traded shares in Photronics have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on Dec 9, 2026. With a short interest of 9.7%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Photronics Report Earnings – Next Date: Dec 9, 2026

The next earnings report from Photronics is scheduled for December 9, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the fourth quarter (Q4), which ended on October 31, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Photronics 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated November 8, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Photronics, Inc

Photronics, Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $27.36 is 2.8% below the 20-day average ($28.15). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 5.2% below the 50-day average ($28.87). Long term, the stock is 22.4% below the 200-day average ($35.24), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (28.87) is below the 200-day average (35.24), which is a classic bearish signal for Photronics, Inc.

Is Photronics, Inc overbought or oversold?

Photronics, Inc has an RSI of 44.6. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold.

MACD Analysis for Photronics, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.644), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-0.486) by 0.158, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-1.856), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-1.639) by 0.217, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are negative and below their signal lines. Trend and momentum are negative across time horizons – the strongest bearish signal.

Risk Profile for Photronics, Inc

Photronics, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 83.6%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Photronics, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.644). Weekly bearish (-1.856).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 44.6 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Who Owns Photronics?

The three largest owners of Photronics are BlackRock Inc (16.1%), Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. (6.2%) and American Century Companies Inc (5.7%). The percentage is their share of the stock, as of Jun 30, 2026. Source: our data provider EODHD.

The 10 Largest Institutions

InstitutionStakeChange
BlackRock Inc16.08%+1.1%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.6.17%−8.1%
American Century Companies Inc5.74%+20.1%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC5.04%+4.5%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC4.24%−0.1%
State Street Corp3.97%+4.5%
LSV Asset Management3.70%−24.2%
Geode Capital Management, LLC3.67%+16.9%
Amvescap Plc.3.12%+28.9%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.2.66%+74.0%

As of Jun 30, 2026. "Change" is the change in shares held since the holder's previous report.

The 5 Largest Funds

FundStakeChange
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF5.99%+0.1%
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF4.89%+0.1%
Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest3.00%0.0%
Invesco Semiconductors ETF2.51%+1.0%
iShares Russell 2000 ETF2.51%−0.4%

As of Oct 29, 2026. A fund may be managed by one of the institutions above, so the two lists cannot be added together.

Frequently Asked Questions About Photronics stock in 2026

Should you buy Photronics stock now?
No, the technical signal for Photronics is currently Sell. Photronics trades at $0.00 as of Nov 8, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.644 with falling momentum (signal: -0.486); RSI is at 44.6 (neutral zone). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Photronics stock?
There is currently no active analyst price target for Photronics.
Is Photronics a dividend stock?
No, Photronics does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Photronics stock?
Photronics is rated as a stock in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 83.6%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is Photronics overvalued?
Photronics has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 9.7 (lowly valued), a P/S ratio of 1.9, a P/B ratio of 1.3.
Is Photronics overbought?
No, Photronics is not overbought. RSI is at 44.6 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 44.6 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Photronics earnings report?
Photronics reports its next earnings on December 9, 2026. The stock currently trades at $0.00. With a P/E ratio of 9.7, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Photronics shorted?
Yes, Photronics is shorted with 9.7% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Photronics stock?
No, insiders are not buying Photronics shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 4 sales. On a net basis, 1,114,265 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 7,807,004 $ sold. Active sellers include Lee Kang Jyh, Park Han Kyung, ZHANG RUI and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Photronics a good stock?
Based on our total score, Photronics is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 51 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 89/100, Quality: 43/100, Momentum: 21/100. Whether now is the time to buy is a separate question: the technical signal is Sell. Whether Photronics is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Photronics stock?
The outlook for Photronics based on current data: the next earnings report is due on Dec 9, 2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 9.7 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Photronics stock moving?
Photronics is moving right now. The technical indicators show: MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 9.7% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Photronics go?
There is currently no active analyst price target for Photronics. The stock has traded between $20.05 and $56.00 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 100.0% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Photronics fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Photronics. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Photronics do?
Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and fl... The company belongs to the Technology sector, more specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Photronics as an investment.
Did Photronics raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Photronics. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Photronics making money or losing money?
Yes, Photronics is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 19.1% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 21.1%. At a P/E ratio of 9.7, you currently pay 9.7 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Photronics go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Photronics is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 10.31 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 4 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 21% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Photronics have a lot of debt?
No, Photronics has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 21%. For the technology sector, anything below 60% counts as low debt. Tech companies are usually asset-light and need little borrowed capital — anything below 60% counts as low in this sector. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Photronics service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 10,000.0x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).

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