Photronics Inc (PLAB)
Information Technology ยท Semiconductors & Related Devices
Photronics Inc (PLAB) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since March 10, 1987. SentiSense covers Photronics Inc in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Semiconductors & Related Devices. George Macricostas is its chief executive officer. The company reports 1,908 employees, and its corporate website is www.photronics.com.
About Photronics Inc
Photronics Inc is a U.S.-based company principally engaged in the manufacturing of photomasks, which are high-precision photographic quartz or glass plates containing microscopic images of electronic circuits. Photomasks are a key element in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs) and flat-panel displays (FPDs) and are used as masters to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers and FPD substrates during fabrication, as well as to a lesser extent, other types of electrical and optical components. The Company has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, South Korea, the United States, and Europe, and generates revenue globally, with Taiwan contributing the majority of total revenue.
Latest reported results
Photronics reported revenue of $216.0 million for Q3 FY2026, up 2.7% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 307 institutions reported holding PLAB, with 55.1 million shares worth $1.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and Dimensional Fund Advisors. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Photronics Inc do?
Photronics Inc is a U.S.-based company principally engaged in the manufacturing of photomasks, which are high-precision photographic quartz or glass plates containing microscopic images of electronic circuits.
What sector is PLAB in?
SentiSense classifies Photronics Inc in the Information Technology sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Semiconductors & Related Devices.
Where does PLAB stock trade?
Photronics Inc (PLAB) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since March 10, 1987.
Who is the CEO of Photronics Inc?
George Macricostas is the chief executive officer of Photronics Inc.