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Photronics (PLAB)


Market Price (6/26/2026): $32.35 | Market Cap: $1.9 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

Photronics (PLAB)


Market Price (6/26/2026): $32.35
Market Cap: $1.9 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.0%, FCF Yield is 5.0%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -33%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 33%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include AI Chips, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -0.1%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -31%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.5%

Key risks
PLAB key risks include [1] a significant increase in capital expenditure projected for 2026, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.0%, FCF Yield is 5.0%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -33%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 33%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include AI Chips, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -0.1%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -31%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.5%
6 Key risks
PLAB key risks include [1] a significant increase in capital expenditure projected for 2026, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/23/2026

Photronics (PLAB) stock has lost about 10% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Photronics reported a significant miss in its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings and revenue, leading to a sharp stock decline. The company, whose fiscal Q2 2026 ended on May 3, 2026, reported non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.42 on May 28, 2026, which was substantially below its own guidance of $0.49 to $0.55 per share and analysts' consensus estimate of $0.53. Additionally, revenue for the quarter was $209.9 million, falling short of analysts' expectations of approximately $216 million to $217 million. This miss contributed to a 30-36% plunge in the stock price on May 28, 2026.

2. Weak fiscal Q3 2026 guidance fueled investor concern about ongoing headwinds. Following the Q2 results, Photronics issued a cautious outlook for its fiscal Q3 2026 (the current quarter), projecting revenue between $207 million and $215 million, which was below the market consensus of $218.48 million to $218.7 million. The company's non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance of $0.39 to $0.45 per share also missed the consensus estimate of $0.53, further dampening investor sentiment and reinforcing worries about its near-term performance.

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Updated on 6/23/2026

Photronics (PLAB) stock has lost about 10% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Photronics reported a significant miss in its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings and revenue, leading to a sharp stock decline. The company, whose fiscal Q2 2026 ended on May 3, 2026, reported non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.42 on May 28, 2026, which was substantially below its own guidance of $0.49 to $0.55 per share and analysts' consensus estimate of $0.53. Additionally, revenue for the quarter was $209.9 million, falling short of analysts' expectations of approximately $216 million to $217 million. This miss contributed to a 30-36% plunge in the stock price on May 28, 2026.

2. Weak fiscal Q3 2026 guidance fueled investor concern about ongoing headwinds. Following the Q2 results, Photronics issued a cautious outlook for its fiscal Q3 2026 (the current quarter), projecting revenue between $207 million and $215 million, which was below the market consensus of $218.48 million to $218.7 million. The company's non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance of $0.39 to $0.45 per share also missed the consensus estimate of $0.53, further dampening investor sentiment and reinforcing worries about its near-term performance.

3. The Integrated Circuit (IC) business segment experienced significant sequential decline and margin compression due to market challenges. Photronics' IC revenue, which accounts for approximately 70% of its total revenue, decreased 5% year-over-year and 11% sequentially in fiscal Q2 2026 to $147.5 million. This decline was attributed to temporary headwinds, including delayed IC design releases, elevated fab utilization rates, memory supply constraints, and geopolitical uncertainties, particularly affecting demand in Asia. Concurrently, the gross margin contracted to 31.3% in fiscal Q2 2026 from 36.9% in the prior year, driven by higher labor, material, and manufacturing costs, alongside a weaker IC mix.

4. Substantial insider selling activity in the months preceding the earnings report indicated potential internal concerns. In the three months leading up to the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings announcement, company insiders sold more than $15 million worth of Photronics shares. This included sales by President Eric Rivera, who sold 40,635 shares for approximately $1.79 million on April 9, 2026, and Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Rui Zhang, who sold 4,556 shares for roughly $213,000 on April 17, 2026. Such significant insider selling activity ahead of negative news likely contributed to decreased investor confidence.

5. The company became subject to securities fraud investigations following the sharp drop in stock price. Subsequent to the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings miss and the considerable stock plunge on May 28, 2026, several law firms initiated investigations into Photronics. These investigations aim to determine if the company and its management made materially false or misleading statements regarding its fiscal Q2 2026 financial outlook, specifically concerning non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance and operating margin projections. This added legal and reputational risk to the company's profile.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -12.2% change in PLAB stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/25/2026 was primarily driven by a -24.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266252026Change
Stock Price ($)37.4332.85-12.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8498611.4%
Net Income Margin (%)16.1%18.5%15.0%
P/E Multiple15.812.0-24.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5858-0.9%
Cumulative Contribution-12.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLAB-12.2% 
Market (SPY)7.3%45.0%
Sector (XLK)33.2%48.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 43.4% change in PLAB stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 45.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020256252026Change
Stock Price ($)22.9132.8543.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8568610.6%
Net Income Margin (%)12.7%18.5%45.8%
P/E Multiple12.212.0-1.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5858-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution43.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLAB43.4% 
Market (SPY)8.1%41.9%
Sector (XLK)29.3%42.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 96.6% change in PLAB stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 70.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256252026Change
Stock Price ($)16.7132.8596.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)863861-0.2%
Net Income Margin (%)17.1%18.5%8.1%
P/E Multiple7.012.070.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)62586.8%
Cumulative Contribution96.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLAB96.6% 
Market (SPY)26.0%45.2%
Sector (XLK)60.8%46.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 54.7% change in PLAB stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/25/2026 was primarily driven by a 42.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120236252026Change
Stock Price ($)21.2332.8554.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8468611.8%
Net Income Margin (%)13.0%18.5%42.4%
P/E Multiple11.812.01.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)61584.8%
Cumulative Contribution54.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/25/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLAB54.7% 
Market (SPY)82.6%50.7%
Sector (XLK)129.4%52.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
PLAB Return69%-11%86%-25%36%-1%184%
Peers Return48%-37%60%1%48%134%421%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
PLAB Win Rate58%42%50%25%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate65%32%65%47%60%80% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
PLAB Max Drawdown-19%-45%-32%-39%-32%-48% 
Peers Max Drawdown-24%-53%-23%-37%-41%-21% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: AMAT, KLAC, VECO, FORM, MKSI.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/25/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventPLABS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-26.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven89 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-19.5%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.2%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven23 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-28.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven44 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-22.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven28 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven129 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven531 days140 days

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In The Past

Photronics's stock fell -26.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 35.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventPLABS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-26.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven89 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-28.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven44 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-22.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven28 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven129 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven531 days140 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-46.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven746 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-24.9%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.1%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven91 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-97.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven3597.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven4033 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-26.0%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.1%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven4488 days47 days

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In The Past

Photronics's stock fell -26.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 35.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Photronics (PLAB)

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) is a global manufacturer and provider of photomask products and services. Photomasks are highly specialized components that serve as master templates, enabling the precise transfer of intricate circuit patterns onto various materials. These patterns are fundamental to the creation of the microscopic circuitry found in modern electronic devices.

The company's core products are essential for the production of integrated circuits (computer chips) and flat panel displays (FPDs). Photronics sells its photomasks primarily to major semiconductor manufacturers, designers, and foundries, as well as to flat panel display manufacturers and other producers of high-performance electronic components. The company operates and serves customers internationally, with significant market presence in regions such as the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, and China.

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Here are a few analogies for Photronics:

  • The ASML of photomasks for chips and displays.
  • The TSMC of patterning templates for electronics manufacturing.

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  • Photomasks: These products are crucial for transferring circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, flat panel display substrates, and other electrical and optical components during the manufacturing process of integrated circuits and flat panel displays.

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Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) sells its products primarily to other companies.

Based on publicly available information, Photronics does not disclose the names of its specific major customers. Financial filings indicate that no single customer accounted for 10% or more of the company's consolidated net sales in recent fiscal years, suggesting a diversified customer base.

However, Photronics broadly identifies the categories of companies it serves as:

  • Semiconductor manufacturers
  • Flat Panel Display (FPD) manufacturers
  • Designers (of integrated circuits and FPDs)
  • Foundries (semiconductor foundries)
  • Other high-performance electronics manufacturers

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George Macricostas, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman

Mr. Macricostas was appointed Chief Executive Officer in May 2025 and also serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board. He is described as a seasoned investor and entrepreneur. Photronics was founded by his father, Constantine (Deno) Macricostas, in 1969.

Eric Rivera, President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Rivera was appointed President effective January 12, 2026, while continuing in his role as Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer. He was promoted to CFO in May 2024, having served as interim CFO since February 2024 and Chief Accounting Officer since 2020. Mr. Rivera joined Photronics in 2016 as Corporate Controller. Prior to Photronics, he held various positions in accounting and financial reporting at IBM and Thomson Reuters. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Mercy University.

Dr. Christopher J. Progler, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and Strategic Planning

Dr. Progler joined Photronics in 2001 as Corporate Chief Scientist. He was named Vice President & Chief Technology Officer in 2004, took on Strategic Planning responsibilities in 2011, and was promoted to Executive Vice President in January 2020. He has over 30 years of experience in advanced photolithography and mask making, with previous employers including IBM, Texas Instruments, and ST Microelectronics. Dr. Progler is recognized for his contributions to lithographic sciences and was elected a Fellow of SPIE – The International Society of Optical Engineering in 2004. As of January 2, 2026, Dr. Progler is transitioning from his current role as part of a planned leadership transition and is considering an advisory engagement with the company.

Rui (Elie) Zhang, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller

Ms. Zhang was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer effective January 12, 2026. She continues to serve as Corporate Controller, a position she has held since 2024, and previously served as Assistant Controller.

Todd Alesio, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Head of Global Human Resources

Mr. Alesio was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer effective January 12, 2026. He also continues to serve as Head of Global Human Resources. Mr. Alesio joined Photronics in November 2024.

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The key risks to Photronics' business operations are primarily concentrated in the highly dynamic and competitive semiconductor and flat panel display (FPD) industries.
  1. Competitive Market Landscape, Technological Disruption, and Pricing Pressures: Photronics operates in a highly competitive industry, necessitating continuous innovation and significant capital investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities to maintain its market position. The rapid pace of technological change in the semiconductor and FPD sectors, including potential disruptive technologies or new fabrication methods, poses a constant threat to demand for photomasks. This competitive environment frequently leads to pricing pressures, which can strain the company's profit margins despite the need for substantial investment in cutting-edge technology.
  2. Cyclicality and Economic Uncertainties in the Microelectronics Industry: Photronics' business is inherently tied to the volatile microelectronics industry. Demand for photomasks is significantly influenced by overall economic conditions, trade tensions, and regulatory changes, as well as the cyclical nature of semiconductor and FPD manufacturing. Economic downturns or a slowdown in new product design and development by semiconductor or FPD manufacturers can lead to reduced demand for photomasks, directly impacting Photronics' revenue and profitability.
  3. Customer and Geographic Concentration, coupled with Geopolitical Tensions: The company faces risks due to its dependency on a limited number of significant customers and its substantial international operations, with a considerable portion of revenue derived from non-U.S. markets, particularly Taiwan. The loss of a major customer or a significant reduction in orders could materially impact revenues. Furthermore, ongoing geopolitical tensions, such as the U.S.-China technology rivalry and potential conflicts involving Taiwan, a critical manufacturing hub, pose significant risks by disrupting supply chains and potentially limiting market access.

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Photronics (PLAB) operates within the global photomask market, which is segmented by its primary applications in integrated circuit (IC) and flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing.

The global photomask market is projected to reach approximately USD 6.463 billion in 2026.

  • Photomasks for Integrated Circuits (ICs): The addressable market for photomasks used in semiconductor chip manufacturing is approximately 72% of the total global photomask market. Based on the 2026 projected market size, this equates to an addressable market of approximately USD 4.65 billion globally.

  • Photomasks for Flat Panel Displays (FPDs): The addressable market for photomasks used in flat panel display fabrication accounts for approximately 18% of the global photomask market. Based on the 2026 projected market size, this represents an addressable market of approximately USD 1.16 billion globally.

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Photronics (PLAB) is expected to experience future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several key factors:

  1. Surging Demand for High-End Integrated Circuits (IC), Driven by AI and Advanced Computing: Photronics is strategically positioned to benefit from the increasing global demand for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The company's expertise in manufacturing advanced photomasks for leading-edge nodes, such as 7nm, 5nm, and future 6-8nm, as well as 28nm and below, enables it to capture higher-margin business within the integrated circuit segment. This has already resulted in record high-end IC revenue, a trend anticipated to continue.
  2. Strategic Capital Investments and Capacity Expansion: The company is undergoing a period of elevated investment to expand and upgrade its manufacturing capacity, particularly for high-end photomasks in key regions like the United States and Korea. Photronics has outlined significant capital expenditures, estimated at approximately $330 million for fiscal year 2026, aimed at driving future organic growth. These investments also support semiconductor reshoring initiatives, with the Allen, Texas facility specifically mentioned to begin contributing revenue in the latter half of fiscal 2026.
  3. Growth in Advanced Flat Panel Display (FPD) Technologies: The Flat Panel Display segment is a significant contributor to Photronics' projected revenue growth. This is largely propelled by the increasing demand for advanced display technologies, especially high-end FPD products like AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) for both mobile devices and larger display formats (e.g., G8.6 and G10.5+ panels). Photronics is enhancing its capabilities in this area, including the installation of advanced mask writers for G8.6 AMOLED technology, which is expected to lead to richer pricing opportunities.
  4. Semiconductor Industry Regionalization and Reshoring Initiatives: The ongoing trend of regionalization and reshoring within the semiconductor industry, particularly in the United States, presents a favorable long-term driver for Photronics. The company's strategic investments in its U.S. facilities are in line with this trend, aiming to capitalize on localized semiconductor manufacturing efforts.
  5. Continuous Node Migration and New Chip Designs: A fundamental driver for photomask demand is the constant migration of customers to smaller design nodes (e.g., 22nm, 28nm, 32nm, and below) to achieve improved cost efficiencies and enhanced performance in their integrated circuits. Furthermore, the development of new designs and product roadmaps across both the IC and FPD segments consistently fuels the need for Photronics' photomask products.

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Share Repurchases

  • Photronics completed a multi-year share repurchase program totaling 12,646,808 shares for US$165.98 million, which was initiated on September 14, 2020.
  • In fiscal 2025, Photronics utilized $97 million to repurchase 5 million shares at an average price of $19.52 per share.
  • As of March 2026, $27.6 million remains under the existing share repurchase authorization.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 were $47.6 million.
  • Management anticipates approximately $330 million in capital expenditures for fiscal 2026, a significant increase from around $190 million in fiscal 2025.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures in fiscal 2026 is on expanding high-end and mainstream capacity in Asia (South Korea and China) and the U.S., including facility expansion and tool upgrades for node extension down to 8nm.

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Financials

PLABAMATKLACVECOFORMMKSIMedian
NamePhotroni.Applied .KLA Veeco In.FormFact.MKS  
Mkt Price32.85668.00258.8075.45148.75410.31203.78
Mkt Cap1.9530.4338.84.611.627.719.6
Rev LTM86129,02413,0976558404,0722,467
Op Inc LTM1978,7455,4593080593395
FCF LTM965,3434,0104337402249
FCF 3Y Avg1206,0033,5344346382251
CFO LTM2827,9934,40257137557420
CFO 3Y Avg2827,7683,86263110503392

Growth & Margins

PLABAMATKLACVECOFORMMKSIMedian
NamePhotroni.Applied .KLA Veeco In.FormFact.MKS  
Rev Chg LTM0.5%3.3%13.4%-7.7%9.6%11.5%6.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.3%2.9%8.0%0.8%5.8%4.3%3.6%
Rev Chg Q-0.5%11.4%11.5%-5.4%32.0%15.2%11.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.1%2.9%2.8%-1.3%7.0%3.6%2.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM-8.6%5.0%17.6%-65.8%72.7%11.0%8.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-7.2%4.0%11.6%-2.1%118.9%5.7%4.8%
Op Mgn LTM22.9%30.1%41.7%4.6%9.5%14.6%18.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg25.2%29.6%39.4%9.6%5.7%14.1%19.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.5%0.4%-0.3%-2.2%1.9%0.2%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM32.8%27.5%33.6%8.8%16.3%13.7%21.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg32.5%27.9%33.9%9.2%14.4%13.2%21.2%
FCF/Rev LTM11.2%18.4%30.6%6.5%4.4%9.9%10.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg13.8%21.7%31.0%6.3%6.0%10.1%11.9%

Valuation

PLABAMATKLACVECOFORMMKSIMedian
NamePhotroni.Applied .KLA Veeco In.FormFact.MKS  
Mkt Cap1.9530.4338.84.611.627.719.6
P/S2.218.325.97.013.86.810.4
P/Op Inc9.760.762.1152.9144.446.661.4
P/EBIT7.949.859.8144.0128.649.454.8
P/E12.062.372.5197.2169.484.678.6
P/CFO6.866.477.079.484.649.671.7
Total Yield8.3%1.9%1.7%0.5%0.6%1.4%1.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.3%0.3%0.0%0.0%0.2%0.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.0%3.6%3.1%2.8%1.5%4.8%3.4%
D/E0.00.00.00.10.00.20.0
Net D/E-0.3-0.00.0-0.0-0.00.1-0.0

Returns

PLABAMATKLACVECOFORMMKSIMedian
NamePhotroni.Applied .KLA Veeco In.FormFact.MKS  
1M Rtn-39.7%46.8%28.7%20.8%9.0%22.9%21.8%
3M Rtn-17.4%97.6%78.6%109.4%48.2%82.4%80.5%
6M Rtn-2.4%156.8%103.2%157.5%155.7%151.5%153.6%
12M Rtn73.2%267.6%191.5%264.7%331.8%318.1%266.1%
3Y Rtn42.5%389.7%478.9%210.4%395.8%303.6%346.6%
1M Excs Rtn-37.5%49.0%30.8%22.9%11.1%25.0%24.0%
3M Excs Rtn-35.7%69.5%56.2%92.5%26.0%56.9%56.6%
6M Excs Rtn-11.5%151.6%98.0%149.9%149.8%146.8%148.3%
12M Excs Rtn52.9%252.7%172.2%242.4%310.8%300.9%247.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-31.1%326.6%403.9%132.0%310.3%228.3%269.3%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Integrated circuits (IC)615638651593460
Flat-panel displays (FPD)234229241232204
Total849867892825664


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$32.85 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.9 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-40.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$42.85$33.81
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-23.3%-2.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility97.8%83.2%
Downside Capture396.82303.72
Upside Capture151.86300.36
Correlation (SPY)44.3%44.9%
PLAB Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta3.113.082.703.262.941.99
Up Beta5.994.144.093.543.291.82
Down Beta0.121.561.881.572.381.54
Up Capture-197%27%147%650%765%2190%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days10243667130371
Down Capture798%543%260%249%187%113%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days10172757118372

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLAB
PLAB81.8%83.1%1.08-
Sector ETF (XLK)50.2%23.4%1.6745.8%
Equity (SPY)22.1%12.4%1.3344.7%
Gold (GLD)20.8%27.7%0.6711.6%
Commodities (DBC)23.3%18.5%0.99-10.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.6%13.8%0.5513.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-42.9%42.5%-1.2026.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLAB
PLAB19.4%58.0%0.53-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.8%25.3%0.7653.9%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.1%0.6051.9%
Gold (GLD)17.4%18.3%0.7710.9%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%19.5%0.3010.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.8%18.9%0.0532.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.8%54.1%0.3823.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLAB
PLAB14.0%51.0%0.46-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.2%24.7%0.9252.8%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7351.6%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.1%0.599.3%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2516.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.5%20.7%0.2333.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)56.4%66.5%0.9715.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 53120262.7%
Average Daily Volume2.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity58.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.6%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/28/2026-36.4%-40.0% 
2/25/202614.7%-7.2%13.9%
12/10/202545.4%33.7%29.7%
8/27/20257.6%-2.0%7.4%
5/28/2025-15.6%-11.2%-5.1%
2/26/20252.0%-2.6%4.7%
12/11/202410.8%3.6%-6.7%
8/30/2024-7.9%-14.6%-7.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11710
# Negative121612
Median Positive10.8%23.4%21.8%
Median Negative-8.4%-7.4%-8.0%
Max Positive45.4%43.7%35.4%
Max Negative-36.4%-40.0%-31.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/28/2026-36.4%-40.0% 
2/25/202614.7%-7.2%13.9%
12/10/202545.4%33.7%29.7%
8/27/20257.6%-2.0%7.4%
5/28/2025-15.6%-11.2%-5.1%
2/26/20252.0%-2.6%4.7%
12/11/202410.8%3.6%-6.7%
8/30/2024-7.9%-14.6%-7.5%
5/22/2024-6.9%-5.4%-11.7%
2/21/2024-13.9%-11.9%-8.6%
12/13/202321.3%41.5%34.0%
5/24/20236.7%23.4%33.9%
2/21/2023-9.0%-1.3%-6.2%
12/13/20223.8%-7.6%-1.1%
8/30/2022-23.6%-29.0%-31.6%
5/25/202218.8%43.7%35.2%
2/23/2022-7.1%-4.4%-7.5%
12/8/202125.9%16.0%35.4%
8/25/2021-0.3%10.7%4.0%
5/26/2021-1.2%-0.8%2.9%
2/24/20213.4%-8.7%-9.3%
12/9/2020-15.9%-14.7%-13.2%
8/27/2020-4.7%-5.4%-11.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11710
# Negative121612
Median Positive10.8%23.4%21.8%
Median Negative-8.4%-7.4%-8.0%
Max Positive45.4%43.7%35.4%
Max Negative-36.4%-40.0%-31.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
04/30/202606/11/202610-Q
01/31/202603/11/202610-Q
10/31/202512/17/202510-K
07/31/202509/09/202510-Q
04/30/202506/11/202510-Q
01/31/202503/13/202510-Q
10/31/202412/19/202410-K
07/31/202409/05/202410-Q
04/30/202406/07/202410-Q
01/31/202403/07/202410-Q
10/31/202312/26/202310-K
07/31/202309/07/202310-Q
04/30/202306/08/202310-Q
01/31/202303/09/202310-Q
10/31/202212/23/202210-K
07/31/202209/07/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
04/30/202606/11/202610-Q
01/31/202603/11/202610-Q
10/31/202512/17/202510-K
07/31/202509/09/202510-Q
04/30/202506/11/202510-Q
01/31/202503/13/202510-Q
10/31/202412/19/202410-K
07/31/202409/05/202410-Q
04/30/202406/07/202410-Q
01/31/202403/07/202410-Q
10/31/202312/26/202310-K
07/31/202309/07/202310-Q
04/30/202306/08/202310-Q
01/31/202303/09/202310-Q
10/31/202212/23/202210-K
07/31/202209/07/202210-Q
04/30/202206/15/202210-Q
01/31/202203/10/202210-Q
10/31/202112/17/202110-K
07/31/202109/10/202110-Q
04/30/202106/09/202110-Q
01/31/202103/10/202110-Q
10/31/202001/15/202110-K
07/31/202009/10/202010-Q
04/30/202006/12/202010-Q
01/31/202003/11/202010-Q
10/31/201912/23/201910-K
07/31/201909/05/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 6/1/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue207.00 Mil211.00 Mil215.00 Mil-2.3% LoweredGuidance: 216.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Operating Margin18.0%19.0%20.0%   
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP diluted EPS0.390.420.45-19.2% LoweredGuidance: 0.52 for Q2 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue212.00 Mil216.00 Mil220.00 Mil-2.3% LoweredGuidance: 221.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS0.490.520.55-5.5% LoweredGuidance: 0.55 for Q1 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 4/26/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell420202645.9220,000918,50016,342,411Form
2Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell417202645.1010,000451,00016,950,835Form
3Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell415202645.005,000225,00017,363,250Form
4Rivera, EricPresident, CFODirectSell415202644.771,00044,7706,096,465Form
5Wang, Hsueh-ChunSVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm OpsDirectSell413202644.2511,875525,4695,876,842Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell420202645.9220,000918,50016,342,411Form
2Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell417202645.1010,000451,00016,950,835Form
3Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell415202645.005,000225,00017,363,250Form
4Rivera, EricPresident, CFODirectSell415202644.771,00044,7706,096,465Form
5Wang, Hsueh-ChunSVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm OpsDirectSell413202644.2511,875525,4695,876,842Form
6Rivera, EricPresident, CFODirectSell413202644.0041,5171,826,7485,991,612Form
7Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell413202644.005,000220,00016,977,400Form
8MacRicostas, GeorgeCEODirectSell410202642.94121,1945,203,71814,343,908Form
9Zhang, RuiVP, CAO & Corporate ControllerDirectSell410202643.501,75276,2121,376,122Form
10Wang, Hsueh-ChunSVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm OpsDirectSell410202642.6910,000426,9006,176,603Form
11Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell410202643.275,000216,35016,695,730Form
12Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell408202640.535,000202,65015,638,500Form
13Tyson, Mitchell G DirectSell403202642.3110,000423,1001,404,650Form
14Wang, Hsueh-ChunSVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm OpsDirectSell403202642.0810,000420,8316,509,626Form
15Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell403202642.005,000210,00016,205,700Form
16Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell330202640.805,000204,00015,742,680Form
17Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell323202635.8010,000358,00014,350,430Form
18Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell120202634.5110,000345,10014,178,434Form
19Park, Han KyungSVP & GM of FPD OpsDirectSell120202634.896,250218,0622,634,195Form
20Park, Han KyungSVP & GM of FPD OpsDirectSell120202633.707,500252,7502,754,975Form
21Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell116202634.1310,000341,30014,192,961Form
22Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell115202634.4210,000344,20014,657,757Form
23Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell114202633.0510,000330,50014,404,842Form
24Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell109202634.8310,000348,30015,528,956Form
25Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell106202633.548,750293,47515,960,009Form
26Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell1223202534.318,750300,21216,626,626Form
27Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell1216202536.4520,000729,00017,982,608Form
28Progler, Christopher JEVP, Chief Technology OfficerDirectSell1216202535.7825,000894,5005,924,846Form
29Tyson, Mitchell G DirectSell1216202536.175,000180,8501,697,350Form
30Park, Han KyungSVP & GM of FPD OpsDirectSell1216202537.9913,750522,3623,390,608Form
31Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell1216202538.5320,000770,60019,008,776Form
32Progler, Christopher JEVP, Chief Technology OfficerDirectSell1202202522.5210,000225,1504,291,156Form
33Tyson, Mitchell G DirectSell1009202525.045,000125,2001,300,252Form
34Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell1008202525.3310,000253,30013,003,156Form
35Paladino, Mary DirectSell1006202524.0042,7501,026,000811,152Form
36Park, Han KyungSVP & GM of FPD OpsDirectSell905202522.0015,000330,0002,266,000Form
37Progler, Christopher JEVP, Chief Technology OfficerDirectSell904202521.9310,000219,3004,398,961Form
38Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell903202523.208,750203,00012,141,720Form
39Progler, Christopher JEVP, Chief Technology OfficerDirectSell729202521.0710,000210,7004,437,152Form
40Tyson, Mitchell G DirectSell711202519.9715,000299,5501,136,832Form
41MacRicostas, Constantine S Macricostas Family Foundation Inc.Sell703202520.2029,500  Form
42Garcia, David A DirectBuy630202519.002,65050,350193,762Form
43Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell624202518.354,88289,5909,764,567Form
44Lee, Kang Jyh DirectSell620202518.4028,118517,3439,790,108Form
45Lee, Kang JyhCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDirectSell429202521.6010,000216,00011,493,360Form
46Progler, Christopher JEVP, Chief Technology OfficerDirectSell429202521.5910,000215,8704,761,898Form
47Lee, Kang JyhCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDirectSell429202521.6010,000216,00011,709,360Form
48Fiederowicz, Walter M DirectSell417202517.795,00088,97088,970Form
49Fiederowicz, Walter M DirectSell417202517.877,548134,890178,710Form
50Fiederowicz, Walter M DirectSell410202518.887,000132,161331,308Form
51Fiederowicz, Walter M DirectSell404202519.165,00095,802470,352Form
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