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PLAB Stock Forecast: Photronics, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$33
−0.48% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Photronics, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +26.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
63 / 100
Median analyst target
$42
Analysts covering
3
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.1%
1M
+13.1%
YTD
+4.1%
1Y
+56.1%
From 52W high
−39.4%
From 52W low
+64.3%
$20
$55
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PLAB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Photronics, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
63 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
98
Issuance
73
Revisions
58
Quality
57
Volatility
52
Growth
50
Accruals
44
Momentum
40
Size
37

Value (98): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (40): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (37): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

PLAB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PLAB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PLABHigh $44Median $42Low $41

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $41Median $42High $44

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 July 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesBuy$41
20 Mar 2026Lake StreetInitiatesBuy—
11 Dec 2025Craig-HallumMaintainsBuy—
11 Dec 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
11 June 2025Craig-HallumInitiatesBuy—
29 May 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
12 Dec 2024DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
25 May 2023Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsMarket Perform—
22 May 2023Northland Capital MarketsDowngradeMarket Perform—
17 Apr 2023Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform—
31 Aug 2022DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
26 May 2022DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
26 May 2022Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform—
11 Apr 2022StifelUpgradeBuy—
25 Feb 2021StifelDowngradeHold—
11 Sept 2020StifelUpgradeBuy—
22 June 2020StifelDowngradeHold—
10 Feb 2020StifelUpgradeBuy—
10 Feb 2020Stifel NicolausUpgradeBuy—
23 May 2018StifelMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PLAB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

PLAB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−15.8%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.3×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.3×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Price / book
1.6×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.5×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−0.5%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
254.7%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.3%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Operating margin
20.1%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Net margin
18.5%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
13.2%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.8%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

PLAB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSemiconductor Equipment & Materials
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PLABPhotronics, Inc.$2.0B
63
ICHRIchor Holdings Ltd.$2.7B
44
COHUCohu, Inc.$2.8B
69
VECOVeeco Instruments, Inc.$3.2B
47
AMBAAmbarella, Inc.$3.5B
53
INDIindie Semiconductor, Inc.$1.1B
22
IPGPIPG Photonics Corp.$3.6B
57

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Photronics, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest PLAB news & analysis

Photronics, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - PLAB

PRNewsWire · 17 Aug 2026negative

The DJS Law Group announced a class action lawsuit against Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5. Shareholders who purchased PLAB shares during the class period are encouraged to contact the firm about lead plaintiff appointments.

Why it matters — Photronics faces a securities class action alleging violations of federal securities laws, a development that PLAB watchers will want to monitor for its legal and reputational implications.

Photronics, Inc. Investor Alert: Contact SBS by September 4, 2026 for Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit

PRNewsWire · 17 Aug 2026negative

Schall Brown & Schwartz LLP issued an investor alert reminding purchasers of Photronics, Inc. securities about a class action lawsuit alleging violations of federal securities laws, with a September 4, 2026 deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

Why it matters — PLAB watchers would care because the company faces a securities fraud class action, creating legal and reputational uncertainty for the stock.

Kaplan Fox Advises Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) Investors to Act Before the Lead Plaintiff Deadline on September 4, 2026

GlobeNewsWire · 14 Aug 2026negative

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Photronics, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Photronics securities between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026. The firm is advising affected investors to act before the lead plaintiff deadline of September 4, 2026.

Why it matters — A Photronics watcher would care because a securities class action has been filed against the company covering a defined class period, with a lead plaintiff deadline approaching.

Kaplan Fox Urges Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Investors Seeking Recovery to Contact the Firm Before September 4, 2026

Newsfile Corp · 14 Aug 2026negative

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Photronics, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the company's securities between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026. The firm is urging affected investors to contact it before September 4, 2026.

Why it matters — PLAB watchers would care because the company faces a securities class action lawsuit covering a defined class period, which could carry legal and financial implications for Photronics.

PLAB Deadline: PLAB Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Photronics, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

PRNewsWire · 14 Aug 2026negative

Rosen Law Firm reminds purchasers of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) securities between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026 of the September 4, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities fraud lawsuit. Eligible purchasers may seek compensation through a contingency fee arrangement without out-of-pocket costs.

Why it matters — PLAB investors who bought during the class period face an upcoming lead plaintiff deadline in an active securities fraud lawsuit against the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PLAB stock

What is the PLAB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Photronics, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $41 to $44. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PLAB stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Photronics, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Photronics, Inc. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PLAB?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Photronics, Inc. ranks 63 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (98 of 100).

Will PLAB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +26.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Photronics, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PLAB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Photronics, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PLAB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $41 to $44 over the next 12 months.

How has PLAB stock performed over the past year?

Photronics, Inc. returned +56.1% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Photronics, Inc. do?

Photronics Inc. is a semiconductor equipment and materials company that manufactures photomasks used in the production of integrated circuits and flat-panel displays.

What is the latest news on PLAB?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 17 Aug 2026): "Photronics, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - PLAB". The DJS Law Group announced a class action lawsuit against Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5. Shareholders who purchased PLAB shares during the class period are encouraged to contact the firm about lead plaintiff appointments.

Company

About Photronics, Inc.

Photronics Inc. is a semiconductor equipment and materials company that manufactures photomasks used in the production of integrated circuits and flat-panel displays. Its photomasks are precision quartz or glass plates that carry microscopic circuit patterns and serve as essential master templates in the fabrication process for chips and display panels. The company supports customers across the semiconductor and electronics industries, supplying critical components for advanced manufacturing workflows. Photronics Inc. operates in global markets through a network of production facilities that serve semiconductor foundries, integrated device manufacturers, and display makers. Headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut, Photronics Inc. plays a specialized role in the technology supply chain by enabling the transfer of circuit designs onto wafers and substrates with high accuracy.

CEO Mr. George C. Macricostas · 1,900 employees · United States · https://www.photronics.com