Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$29.13+3.37%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · PLAB
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -42.2% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 3.1% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 45.3 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 71 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
PLAB — earnings miss
Dated 2026-05-28
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 28, 2026, Photronics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results. On May 28, 2026, the Company will conduct a conference call with respect to its financial results and other matters during which it will also disclose a slide presentation. A copy of the press release reporting the second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and a copy of the slide pr…
Why it matters: A bigger drop in IC revenue shows serious problems in the semiconductor market. This affects overall performance.
Worry ifIC revenue down year-over-year worse than -5% in Q3.
Less concerning ifIC revenue stays steady or increases each year.
Why it matters: Higher EPS growth means better efficiency. This helps build trust with investors.
Supportive ifEPS growth reported at 10% or higher in Q2.
Worry ifEPS growth reported below 10% in Q2.
Why it matters: A drop below median could indicate a slowdown in the tech sector, impacting PLAB.
Worry ifSector revenue growth is above the median.
Less concerning ifSector revenue growth is below the median.
Why it matters: Operating margin guidance will show if the company can meet its margin goals.
Watch forThe operating margin is expected to be between 19% and 24%.
Also watch forThe operating margin is below 19%.
Why it matters: Falling EPS shows problems with efficiency and making money.
Worry ifNon-GAAP diluted EPS falls below $0.39 in Q3.
Less concerning ifNon-GAAP diluted EPS meets or exceeds $0.39.
Why it matters: This range will show if the company can make more money despite recent changes.
Watch forNon-GAAP diluted EPS falls within the range of $0.40 to $0.56.
Also watch forNon-GAAP diluted EPS falls below $0.40.
Why it matters: This is key to maintaining the revenue growth path. A drop below 5% could signal trouble.
Worry ifQ2 revenue growth reported at 5% or higher year over year.
Less concerning ifQ2 revenue growth reported below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Better cash flow shows stronger efficiency. It also shows better financial health.
Supportive ifCash flow from operations is over $50 million.
Worry ifCash flow from operations is below $40 million.
Why it matters: A drop in operating margin shows rising costs and problems in operations.
Worry ifOperating margin falls below 18% in Q3.
Less concerning ifOperating margin stays at or above 18%.
Why it matters: EPS growth shows how much money a company makes. A strong EPS helps investors trust the company.
Supportive ifNon-GAAP diluted EPS exceeds $0.50.
Worry ifNon-GAAP diluted EPS falls below $0.40.
Why it matters: This guidance shows how management views future demand. A strong range indicates confidence.
Supportive ifQ4 revenue guidance exceeds $227 million.
Worry ifQ4 revenue guidance falls below $207 million.
Why it matters: Stable or growing IC revenue shows demand recovery. This is key for long-term growth.
Supportive ifIC revenue exceeds $154.7 million in Q4.
Worry ifIC revenue drops below $154.7 million in Q4.
Why it matters: Operating margin is a sign of cost control. Meeting the target shows financial health.
Supportive ifOperating margin exceeds 24% in Q4.
Worry ifOperating margin falls below 18% in Q4.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$274 on $10,000 · ±2.7% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $706 loss on $10,000 · 7.1% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $5,027 loss on $10,000 · 50.3% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
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