Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Stock Surges 44% on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat
Photronics Inc. shares soared 44.06% to $37.01 after delivering a decisive fourth-quarter earnings beat, with EPS of $0.60 surpassing estimates by 33% and revenue reaching $216 million against $205.19 million expectations. The semiconductor mask specialist benefited from robust demand in AI and data center applications, despite a 3% year-over-year revenue decline.
Management's optimistic fiscal 2026 guidance and strategic facility expansions in the U.S. and Korea underscore long-term growth potential. As the sole U.S.-headquartered photomask producer, Photronics maintains critical positioning in the semiconductor supply chain, with market momentum reflecting its technological relevance.