PLAB
Photronics, Inc. · Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Last
$29.05
−$0.72 (−2.44%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $29.77
Open $28.60
Day high $29.41
Day low $28.56
Volume 995,784
Avg vol 1,636,601
Mkt cap
$1.76B
P/E ratio
10.68
FY Revenue
$861.17M
EPS
2.72
Gross Margin
33.77%
Sector
Technology
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PLAB
Photronics, Inc.
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Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−8% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.92×
RSI
43.16 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 0.13 Signal: 0.10
Short-Term
+0.45 (Strong)
MACD: -2.07 Signal: -2.52
Long-Term
+0.27 (Strong)
MACD: -5.01 Signal: -5.28
Intraday trend score 47.00

Latest news

PLAB 12 articles Positive: 0 Neutral: 0 Negative: 12
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Photronics, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Photronics, Inc. alleging that the company made materially false and misleading statements regarding demand for its high-end IC photomask products. The complaint claims Photronics concealed a significant bottleneck in its design release pipeline that constrained growth and contradicted positive statements about business operations and market opportunities. The class period covers December 10, 2025 to May 27, 2026, with a lead plaintiff deadline of September 4, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company is the defendant in a securities fraud class action alleging material misstatements about product demand and business operations. The lawsuit claims management concealed operational constraints (design release bottleneck) that undermined the credibility of positive forward-looking statements, indicating potential investor losses and corporate accountability issues.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) Shares Plunge 36%, Erasing $1.1 Billion in Market Value, Securities Class Action Filed – HBSS

Photronics, Inc. faced a securities class action lawsuit after its stock plunged 36% on May 28, 2026, following disappointing Q2 2026 results. The company had previously assured investors of strong high-end IC demand and growth, but revealed significant revenue declines (-6.7%), IC revenue drops (-11%), and margin compression. The lawsuit alleges management misled investors by failing to disclose bottlenecks in the chip design pipeline and downplaying macroeconomic risks.

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The company experienced a severe 36% stock price decline, wiping out $1.1 billion in market value. Q2 2026 results revealed significant operational deterioration with sequential revenue declines of 6.7%, IC revenue drops of 11%, and margin compression of 17.6%. Management is accused of misleading investors about demand strength and failing to disclose supply chain bottlenecks, triggering a federal securities class action lawsuit.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pomerantz Llp
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Photronics, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – PLAB

Pomerantz Law Firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Photronics, Inc. alleging securities fraud and unlawful business practices. The lawsuit was triggered by Photronics' May 28, 2026 announcement of significantly lower-than-projected Q2 fiscal 2026 results, including an 11% sequential decline in IC revenue and weak Q3 guidance. The stock plummeted 36.4% on the news. The deadline to join as Lead Plaintiff is September 4, 2026.

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Company faces class action lawsuit for alleged securities fraud following a major earnings miss with IC revenue declining 11% sequentially, weak forward guidance, and a 36.4% stock price drop. The lawsuit suggests potential misrepresentation of financial performance and business conditions.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Law Offices Of Howard G. Smith
DEADLINE ALERT for FUTU, HUBG, PODD, PLAB: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Class Actions

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith has announced securities fraud class action lawsuits against four publicly-traded companies: Futu Holdings Limited, Hub Group Inc., Insulet Corporation, and Photronics Inc. The lawsuits allege that defendants made false or misleading statements regarding regulatory compliance, financial accuracy, manufacturing controls, and business operations. Investors have until late August and early September 2026 to file lead plaintiff motions.

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Sentiment note

Alleged severe bottlenecks in high-end chip design pipeline due to elevated foundry utilization and equipment cost pressures, with misleading positive statements about business prospects.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro Llp
Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Faces Securities Class Action Amid IC Reality That Wiped Out $1.1 Billion of Market Capitalization – HBSS

Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) faces a securities class action lawsuit after its stock plunged 36% on May 28, 2026, following disappointing Q2 2026 results. The company allegedly misled investors about strong demand for its high-end IC photomask products while failing to disclose severe bottlenecks in its chip design pipeline. The stock decline wiped out $1.1 billion in market capitalization.

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Company faces securities class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about high-end IC business strength while concealing pipeline bottlenecks. Stock declined 36% on disappointing Q2 2026 results showing significant revenue and margin declines, resulting in $1.1 billion market capitalization loss.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Levi & Korsinsky, Llp
PLAB DEADLINE: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Photronics, Inc. Investors of Upcoming Securities Class Action Deadline

A securities class action has been filed against Photronics, Inc. for allegedly making materially false and misleading statements between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026. The company's stock fell 36.42% after revealing IC revenue collapsed 11% sequentially and issuing guidance well below consensus. CEO George C. Macricostas, CFO Eric Rivera, and PDMC President KangJyh Lee are named as individual defendants for certifying misleading SEC filings under Sarbanes-Oxley while design release pipeline bottlenecks rendered growth forecasts unachievable. The lead plaintiff deadline is September 4, 2026.

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Sentiment note

Company faces securities class action lawsuit alleging materially false and misleading statements regarding growth forecasts and demand. Stock declined 36.42% after revealing IC revenue collapsed 11% sequentially and issuing guidance significantly below market consensus. Senior executives are individually liable under Sarbanes-Oxley for certifying inaccurate SEC filings while being aware of design release pipeline bottlenecks that made growth projections unachievable.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Photronics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – PLAB

Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Photronics, Inc., Barclays PLC, and Roblox Corporation on behalf of investors who purchased securities during specified periods. The lawsuits allege that defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding business conditions, product pipelines, and financial performance. Investors have until specified deadlines to serve as lead plaintiffs.

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Sentiment note

Company is accused of providing false and misleading statements about its high-end product pipeline, customer schedules, and demand stability. Allegations include concealing a critical bottleneck in design release pipeline that made forward growth expectations unachievable.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz Llp
Shareholders who lost money in shares of Photronics. Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) Should Contact Wolf Haldenstein Immediately

Wolf Haldenstein has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit against Photronics Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased shares between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026. The lawsuit alleges the company made materially false statements about its business prospects while failing to disclose severe bottlenecks in its chip design pipeline due to elevated foundry utilization and equipment costs. Photronics' stock fell 36.4% on May 28, 2026 after missing revenue estimates and providing weak forward guidance.

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Sentiment note

Company is subject to securities fraud allegations for making false statements about business prospects while concealing pipeline bottlenecks. Stock experienced a severe 36.4% decline following disappointing Q2 2026 earnings and weak guidance, indicating significant operational and financial deterioration.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, TOP RANKED GLOBAL COUNSEL, Encourages Photronics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – PLAB

Rosen Law Firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) on behalf of investors who purchased securities between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Photronics made materially false and misleading statements about its high-end product pipeline, customer schedules, and product demand, while concealing a critical bottleneck in its design release pipeline that made forward growth expectations unachievable. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to join the class action by September 4, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company is accused of providing false and misleading statements to investors regarding its product pipeline, customer schedules, and demand stability. Allegations include concealing a critical bottleneck in design releases that made growth expectations unachievable, resulting in investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bernstein Liebhard Llp
MEGAN HOLDINGS LIMITED (MGN) INVESTOR ALERT Investors With Large Losses in Megan Holdings Limited Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP To Discuss Their Rights

Bernstein Liebhard LLP has announced multiple securities class action lawsuits against Megan Holdings Limited (MGN), Photronics, Inc. (PLAB), and GRAIL, Inc. (GRAL). The lawsuits allege that defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding their businesses and operations, causing securities to trade at artificially inflated prices. Investors who suffered losses during the respective class periods are encouraged to contact the firm.

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Company is subject to securities fraud class action lawsuit with shareholders between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026 affected, indicating alleged misconduct and investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bernstein Liebhard Llp
PHOTRONICS, INC. (PLAB) INVESTOR ALERT Investors With Large Losses in Photronics, Inc. Should Contact Bernstein Liebhard LLP To Discuss Their Rights

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) on behalf of investors who purchased securities between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026. The lawsuit alleges the company made materially false and misleading statements regarding business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability, causing securities to trade at artificially inflated prices. Investors suffered significant losses when the truth was disclosed.

PLAB class action lawsuit securities fraud misrepresentation artificially inflated prices investor losses lead plaintiff
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging materially false and misleading statements about business operations, growth prospects, and financial stability. Investors suffered significant losses due to artificially inflated stock prices during the class period.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Photronics, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Photronics, Inc. alleging that the company made materially false and misleading statements regarding demand for its high-end IC photomask products. The complaint claims Photronics concealed a significant bottleneck in its design release pipeline that constrained growth and overstated the sustainability of favorable order patterns. The class period covers purchases between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026, with a lead plaintiff deadline of September 4, 2026.

PLAB class action lawsuit securities fraud false statements design release bottleneck IC photomask products investor harm lead plaintiff
Sentiment note

The company is the defendant in a securities fraud class action alleging material misstatements about product demand, concealment of operational bottlenecks, and overstatement of business prospects. These allegations indicate serious corporate governance and disclosure failures that caused investor harm.

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