NASDAQ · PLAB
Technology · Semiconductors
$30.82
Down-$0.71 (-2.30%)
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 10:00 PM
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Price performance · PLAB
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 6, 2026
PLAB closed at $30.82 after 21 trading sessions, up 4.97% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $30.5656 | $30.82 | 562.46K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $30.51 | $31.07 | 723.84K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $31.73 | $31.83 | $31.21 | $31.49 | 737.33K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $30.87 | $31.68 | $30.665 | $30.83 | 1.7M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $31.25 | $31.2558 | $30.49 | $30.78 | 672.03K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $31.00 | $31.09 | $30.51 | $31.07 | 712.94K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $30.25 | $30.579 | $29.64 | $30.50 | 872.12K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $30.11 | $30.54 | $29.83 | $30.40 | 623.87K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $29.95 | $30.06 | $29.38 | $29.81 | 575.19K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $30.34 | $30.39 | $29.49 | $30.35 | 771.24K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $29.28 | $30.505 | $29.00 | $30.42 | 988.02K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $29.62 | $29.62 | $29.00 | $29.34 | 666.77K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $28.76 | $29.17 | $28.50 | $29.11 | 1.22M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $28.36 | $28.649 | $28.095 | $28.51 | 795.95K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $27.49 | $28.41 | $27.38 | $27.85 | 1.08M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $27.54 | $27.78 | $26.925 | $27.26 | 842.35K |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $27.33 | $27.85 | $27.14 | $27.16 | 1.08M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $28.79 | $29.28 | $28.59 | $28.99 | 621.49K |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $28.40 | $28.67 | $28.12 | $28.38 | 771.7K |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $29.12 | $29.68 | $28.89 | $29.10 | 823.25K |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $29.765 | $29.98 | $29.0584 | $29.36 | 1.01M |
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Photronics Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in manufacturing photomasks. The photomasks are photographic quartz or glass plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits that are used as a component in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat-panel displays. The revenue from products designed for integrated circuits production accounts for the majority of total revenue, with the rest derived from products for flat-panel display production. The company's assets are located in Taiwan, Korea, and the United States. It generates revenue world-wide, including in the United States, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, and elsewhere in Asia, with Taiwan contributing the majority of total revenue.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Buy | — |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Lake Street | Buy | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | DA Davidson | Buy | — |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Craig-Hallum | Buy | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Craig-Hallum | Buy | — |
Generated Oct 7, 2026, 9:11 PM
Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) is trading down $0.71, or 2.30%, as the photomask manufacturer finds itself included in a broader market warning about stocks under $50 with concerning technical or fundamental signals. The decline reflects growing investor caution around the semiconductor equipment supply space amid broader market concerns.
Bottom line: Photronics is facing near-term headwinds reflected in today's 2.30% decline, with the stock appearing on analyst watchlists for warning signs that deserve investigation. While the company operates in a structurally important niche within semiconductor manufacturing, investors should monitor both cyclical demand trends and geopolitical risks before establishing positions.
Yahoo · Oct 5, 2026
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Yahoo · Sep 30, 2026
BROOKFIELD, Conn., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today announced it will participate in the 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit being held Tuesday, October 13th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco, California. About the 18th Annual CEO Summit The CEO Summit is hosted by participating companies and features a “round-robin” format consisting of small group meetings with company management teams. Attend
Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026
Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the semiconductor manufacturing stocks, including Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) and its peers.
Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after growing optimism surrounding agentic artificial intelligence and Meta Platforms' Muse application fueled expectations of higher demand for central processing units.
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