Kang Jyh Lee Sells 8,750 Shares of Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) Stock

Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) Director Kang Jyh Lee sold 8,750 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.54, for a total transaction of $293,475.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 475,850 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,960,009. The trade was a 1.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Kang Jyh Lee also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, January 5th, Kang Jyh Lee sold 10,000 shares of Photronics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $33.90, for a total transaction of $339,000.00.
• On Monday, December 22nd, Kang Jyh Lee sold 8,750 shares of Photronics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.31, for a total transaction of $300,212.50.
• On Friday, December 12th, Kang Jyh Lee sold 20,000 shares of Photronics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $38.53, for a total transaction of $770,600.00.
• On Monday, December 15th, Kang Jyh Lee sold 20,000 shares of Photronics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.45, for a total value of $729,000.00.

Photronics Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of PLAB opened at $34.86 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $27.57 and its 200 day moving average price is $23.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.22 and a beta of 1.52. Photronics, Inc. has a 12-month low of $16.46 and a 12-month high of $39.80.

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December 10th. The semiconductor company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $215.77 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $204.54 million. Photronics had a return on equity of 7.87% and a net margin of 16.06%.Photronics’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.59 EPS. Photronics has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.510-0.590 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Photronics, Inc. will post 2.3 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on PLAB. DA Davidson lifted their target price on shares of Photronics from $30.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Craig Hallum raised their price target on shares of Photronics from $36.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Photronics in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen raised Photronics from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, September 13th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Photronics from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $43.50.

Key Stories Impacting Photronics

Here are the key news stories impacting Photronics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and guidance: Photronics reported an EPS beat and revenue above consensus for the quarter and set Q1 2026 EPS guidance of $0.51–$0.59, supporting upside expectations from analysts. MarketBeat PLAB summary
• Positive Sentiment: Board addition: The company appointed Michelle Almeida to its board effective Jan. 1, 2026 — a governance/experience enhancement that may be viewed favorably by investors. Photronics Appoints Michelle Almeida
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor events and coverage: Photronics will present at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 14, giving management an opportunity to update investors; recent analyst notes and valuation pieces discuss the company’s CTO transition and share-price momentum (informational, potential catalyst depending on Q&A). Needham Conference release
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis and coverage: Recent articles examine the planned CTO transition and valuation after recent share-price gains — useful context for investors but not an immediate directional driver. How Photronics’ Longtime CTO Transition Has Changed Its Investment Story
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Multiple directors sold shares in early January (notably Kang Jyh Lee, Mitchell G. Tyson and Mary Paladino), with individual sales in the tens of thousands of dollars and double‑digit percentage reductions in some director holdings; such concentrated insider sales often weigh on near‑term sentiment. Insider Selling: MarketBeat

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Larson Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Photronics during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Photronics by 673.4% during the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,485 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,293 shares during the last quarter. Byrne Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Photronics in the second quarter valued at $40,000. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division acquired a new stake in shares of Photronics in the fourth quarter valued at $55,000. Finally, Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in shares of Photronics in the third quarter valued at about $62,000. 88.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Photronics Company Profile

Photronics, Inc is a leading global supplier of photomask products used in the manufacture of integrated circuits, flat panel displays, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and advanced packaging applications. Photomasks, also known as reticles, are critical templates that carry the precise circuit patterns required for semiconductor lithography processes. The company offers a comprehensive range of mask solutions, including binary masks, attenuated phase-shift masks, reticles for micro-optics, and specialized products for high‐resolution applications.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut, Photronics has grown through organic expansion and strategic investments in high‐end lithography technology.