PLAB today
$28.07-$0.86 (-2.97%)close Nov 12, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourSymmetric Triangle
1 hourStrong Bearish
15 minLeaning Bullish
5 minBearish
Daily trend turns up above $31.83
Key levels
Resistance$31.83
Resistance$29.36
Support$27.38
Support$24.92
Latest news & SEC filings
SEC FilingPhotronics Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
All PLAB news →About Photronics
Photronics produces photomasks, the precision plates that hold microscopic circuit designs and serve as templates for printing those designs onto silicon wafers and display panels. Its customers are chipmakers and flat-panel display producers, including companies that design chips, build them in-house, or run foundries. The company runs manufacturing sites in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and most of its sales come from outside the United States.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Dec 17, 2025.
Nasdaq · Technology
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB)
What Is the Price Target for PLAB?
SEPT Low Target
$0.00
SEPT Mid Target
$0.00
SEPT High Target
$0.00
Analyst Consensus
$0.00
Is PLAB a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing -2.0% YoY with SLOWING trend — consistent growth.
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Valuation Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, PEG
Fair Value
$45.41
48
Moat Score
NARROW
6/9
Piotroski Score
7.0
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with PLAB?
Insider Signal
SELLING
0 buys / 11 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
ACCUMULATING
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Kang Jyh | director | Sale | 10,000 | $308K | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Park Han Kyung | officer | Sale | 9,500 | $289K | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Lee Kang Jyh | director | Sale | 7,500 | $221K | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Lee Kang Jyh | director | Sale | 10,000 | $297K | Sep 22, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
-2.0%
3yr Revenue CAGR
1.0%
EPS Growth YoY
9.09%
FCF Growth YoY
-54.3%
Revenue Trend
SLOWING
Dark Pool Trades for PLAB
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| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:31:10 | $28.06 | 5,000 | $$140K | BUY |
| 19:02:51 | $28.08 | 1,100 | $$31K | MIDPOINT |
| 18:58:13 | $28.14 | 1,000 | $$28K | SELL |
| 18:47:25 | $28.18 | 2,250 | $$63K | BUY |
| 18:47:12 | $28.18 | 2,250 | $$63K | BUY |
5 dark pool trades shown · $$326K preview volume
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Options Flow for PLAB
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| Type | Strike | Expiry | DTE | Premium | Size | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $30 | Dec 18 | 36 | $$52.2K | 145 | BLOCK |
1 options trades shown · 0% calls
Unusual activity, GEX levels, max pain, and dealer positioning
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What is PLAB stock price today?
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) is at $28.07, down 2.97% (-$0.86) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.
Why is PLAB stock moving today?
Latest PLAB news — Oct 2, 2026: Photronics Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)
What do analysts rate PLAB?
Analyst ratings for PLAB: 3 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Strong Buy.
Did PLAB beat earnings?
PLAB last reported on Aug 26, 2026: EPS $0.50 vs $0.40 expected — a beat of 24.0%.
What is PLAB's P/E ratio?
PLAB trades at a P/E of 9.7 vs a Technology average of 28.1.
Does PLAB pay a dividend?
PLAB does not currently pay a dividend.
How much debt does PLAB have?
PHOTRONICS INC reported $0M of debt and $550M of cash (Aug 2, 2026).
What are PLAB support and resistance levels?
Support: $27.38, $24.92, $20.05. Resistance: $29.36, $31.83, $34.04.
What are insiders doing with PLAB?
Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 11 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on PLAB?
Oct 2, 2026: Photronics Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)