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In the latest session, Photronics, Inc (NASDAQ: PLAB) closed at $16.71 down -4.13% from its previous closing price of $17.43. In other words, the price has decreased by -$4.13 from its previous closing price. On the day, 1.43 million shares were traded.
Ratios:
For a deeper understanding of Photronics, Inc’s stock, let’s take a closer look at its various ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 1.90 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 11.80. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 4.76 and its Current Ratio is at 5.13. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.00 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.00.
On April 11, 2022, Stifel Upgraded its rating to Buy which previously was Hold and also upped its target price recommendation from $19 to $21.
Stifel Downgraded its Buy to Hold on February 25, 2021, while the target price for the stock was maintained at $13.
Insider Transactions:
Additionally, insider trades can be beneficial to investors who want to learn what the management thinks about stock prices in the future. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Mar 26 ’25 when Lee Kang Jyh sold 10,000 shares for $21.60 per share. The transaction valued at 216,000 led to the insider holds 532,100 shares of the business.
Lee Kang Jyh sold 10,000 shares of PLAB for $216,000 on Mar 19 ’25. The CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER now owns 542,100 shares after completing the transaction at $21.60 per share. On Apr 15 ’25, another insider, FIEDEROWICZ WALTER M, who serves as the Former Director of the company, sold 7,548 shares for $17.87 each. As a result, the insider received 134,890 and left with 10,000 shares of the company.
Valuation Measures:
As of this moment, Photronics,’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 8.69, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 7.79. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 1.24 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 0.92.
Stock Price History:
Over the past 52 weeks, PLAB has reached a high of $31.60, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $16.46. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -13.15%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -25.72%.
Shares Statistics:
A total of 63.56M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 60.96M. Insiders hold about 4.09% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 88.64% stake in the company.
Earnings Estimates
The market rating for Photronics, Inc (PLAB) is a result of the insights provided by 1.0 analysts actively involved in the assessment.The consensus estimate for the next quarter is $0.44, with high estimates of $0.44 and low estimates of $0.44.
Analysts are recommending an EPS of between $1.75 and $1.75 for the fiscal current year, implying an average EPS of $1.75. EPS for the following year is $2.05, with 1.0 analysts recommending between $2.05 and $2.05.
Revenue Estimates
A total of 1 analysts believe the company’s revenue will be $205M this quarter.It ranges from a high estimate of $205M to a low estimate of $205M. As of the current estimate, Photronics, Inc’s year-ago sales were $210.98MFor the next quarter, 1 analysts are estimating revenue of $210M. There is a high estimate of $210M for the next quarter, whereas the lowest estimate is $210M.
A total of 1 analysts have provided revenue estimates for PLAB’s current fiscal year. The highest revenue estimate was $838.1M, while the lowest revenue estimate was $838.1M, resulting in an average revenue estimate of $838.1M. In the same quarter a year ago, actual revenue was $866.95MBased on 1 analysts’ estimates, the company’s revenue will be $900M in the next fiscal year. The high estimate is $900M and the low estimate is $900M.
