OCT 2·SEC EDGARLow
Lee Kang Jyh sold $308K of PLAB
Lee Kang Jyh sold 10,000 shares of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) at $30.75 ($0.31M total) on 2026-09-29.
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Photronics SVP & GM Park Han Kyung sells $288,515 in shares
Photronics Inc. (PLAB) SVP Park Han Kyung sold 9,500 shares for $288,515 at $30.37 each, retaining 66,000 shares. PLAB trades near $31.07, up 35% YTD, with a P/E of 10.92. Q3 revenue rose 3% YoY to $216M, beating estimates, with record high-end IC revenue at 44% of IC sales. GAAP EPS was $0.49, non-GAAP $0.50. Gross margins improved to 33%, and capital spending guidance was reduced to $255M-$305M.
SEP 30·SEC EDGAR
Park Han Kyung sold $289K of PLAB
Park Han Kyung (SVP & GM of FPD Ops) sold 9,500 shares of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) at $30.37 ($0.29M total) on 2026-09-25.
PLAB sentiment & insider activity
Recent PLAB coverage spans insider activity, earnings and financial news.
In the last 30 days, PLAB insiders filed 4 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 4 sales ($1.1M). The most active reporter was Lee Kang Jyh with 3 filings.
What's driving PLAB
The insider sale may signal modest concern and could weigh on the stock briefly.
The insider sale may signal reduced confidence from a senior executive, potentially pressuring the stock.
The insider sale may signal reduced confidence and could pressure the stock.
The insider sale may cause slight downward pressure on PLAB as the market prices the director's divestment.
A modest insider sale by a director may signal slight downside pressure but the amount is small relative to float.
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Lee Kang Jyh sold $308K of PLAB
Lee Kang Jyh sold 10,000 shares of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) at $30.75 ($0.31M total) on 2026-09-29.
1 min readPhotronics SVP & GM Park Han Kyung sells $288,515 in shares
Photronics Inc. (PLAB) SVP Park Han Kyung sold 9,500 shares for $288,515 at $30.37 each, retaining 66,000 shares. PLAB trades near $31.07, up 35% YTD, with a P/E of 10.92. Q3 revenue rose 3% YoY to $216M, beating estimates, with record high-end IC revenue at 44% of IC sales. GAAP EPS was $0.49, non-GAAP $0.50. Gross margins improved to 33%, and capital spending guidance was reduced to $255M-$305M.
2 min readPark Han Kyung sold $289K of PLAB
Park Han Kyung (SVP & GM of FPD Ops) sold 9,500 shares of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) at $30.37 ($0.29M total) on 2026-09-25.
1 min readLee Kang Jyh sold $221K of PLAB
Lee Kang Jyh sold 7,500 shares of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) at $29.50 ($0.22M total) on 2026-09-24.
1 min readLee Kang Jyh sold $297K of PLAB
Lee Kang Jyh sold 10,000 shares of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) at $29.70 ($0.30M total) on 2026-09-22.
1 min readPLAB SWOT Analysis: Strong Financial Health Amid Market Challeng
Photronics Inc (PLAB) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $216.0M, up from $210.4M YoY, with net income rising to $28.9M. The company has a GF Score of 89/100 but is deemed 9.1% overvalued. Strengths include strong financial health and profitability, while challenges include rising operating expenses and customer concentration. Growth opportunities exist in semiconductor demand and new markets.
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Photronics Eyes Advanced Mask Growth With Texas, Korea Capacity Push
Photronics (PLAB) is expanding its mask production capabilities in Texas and Korea. The company expects revenue from advanced mask sets to range from $1M to $20M, depending on the technology node. Photronics is also developing EUV capabilities and plans to increase U.S. revenue share by fiscal 2027. The company reported $673M in cash and guided for flat to slightly higher revenue in the next quarter, with gross margins around 33%.
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Photronics (PLAB) Crushed Earnings Estimates, Then The Stock Gave It Back
Photronics (PLAB) reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $216.0M, beating estimates, with adjusted earnings of $0.50 per share. Despite an initial 27.1% stock surge, shares settled up only 4%. High-end IC business revenue rose 5% YoY, reaching a record 44% of total IC revenue. Guidance for Q4 revenue is $207M-$227M, with adjusted earnings per share ranging from $0.48 to $0.56. Short interest is at 10.61% of the float, indicating significant bearish sentiment.
3 min readPhotronics Is Quietly Becoming a Key Winner From the AI Boom
Photronics (PLAB) reported Q3 earnings beating expectations, with revenue growth and raised Q4 guidance. The company, which makes photomasks essential for semiconductor production, serves major clients like NVIDIA, AMD, and Taiwan Semiconductor. Analysts rate it a Buy with 45% upside potential, and institutions hold 88% of shares. Demand for semiconductors, driven by AI, is expected to benefit Photronics.
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Stocks Slightly Higher on Mixed US Economic News
Stocks rose slightly on mixed US economic news. Crude oil prices fell over 8% this week on easing Middle East tensions. S&P 500 Q2 earnings growth is tracking at 32%, driven by AI spending. Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) and Semtech (SMTC) gained over 8% on positive earnings. Kohl's (KSS) and Intuit (INTU) fell over 4% on weak forecasts.
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