Date: December 10, 2025 1. Introduction Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) stands as a critical, yet often overlooked, player in the global technology supply chain. As a leading American manufacturer of high-precision photomasks, Photronics provides the indispensable blueprints for creating integrated circuits (ICs) and flat-panel displays (FPDs) – the foundational components of virtually all modern electronics. [...]
Photronics’ third quarter was marked by heightened demand for advanced integrated circuit (IC) photomasks and robust execution in the U.S. and Asia, driving results above Wall Street expectations. Management credited the outperformance to a record mix of high-end IC orders, particularly in the U.S., and a favorable shift in product mix. CEO George Makrokostas highlighted increased outsourcing opportunities from traditional captive mask makers and a growing presence in AI-driven packaging, reinforcing the company’s position in critical market segments. Management also noted that capacity expansions at key facilities underpinned the improved performance.
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Shares of semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company reported impressive fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that beat expectations, which was followed by positive analyst actions.
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Semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.1% year on year to $215.8 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($221 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 6.7% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.60 per share was 34.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Shares of semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) jumped 43.9% in the afternoon session after the Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate, boosting investor confidence across the market.
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Semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.1% year on year to $215.8 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($221 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 6.7% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.60 per share was 34.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday before market hours. Here’s what you need to know.
Photronics (PLAB) presents a classic value investing case: a profitable, debt-free semiconductor company trading at a significant discount to its industry peers.
