PLAB at a glance
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB, SEC CIK 810136) filed its latest 10-K annual report on December 17, 2025, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 10, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 26, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 2, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 (FY2025), PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) reported revenue of $849.3 million (down 2.0% from FY2024) and net income of $136.4 million. Diluted EPS was $2.28.
- As of June 30, 2026, 32 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) shares worth $950.9 million in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by Lee Kang Jyh on September 29, 2026 of 10,000 shares at $30.75 per share.
- In the last 90 days, PLAB insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 4 open-market sales ($1.1M) on Form 4, a net sale of $1.1M.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $849.3M
- −2.0% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 4 sells
- Net −$1.1M
- 13F holders
- 32 funds
- $950.9M · −3 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Aug 26, 2026
- Item 2.02
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Oct 31, 2025
Business Overview
- Core business: manufacturer of photomasks for semiconductor ICs and flat panel displays with 11 global manufacturing facilities
- Emphasis on high-end photomasks supporting 28nm and smaller IC nodes and Gen 10.5+ AMOLED/LTPS FPDs, alongside mainstream photomasks
- Strategic focus on ongoing investments in manufacturing processes and technology aligned with customer regional presence
- Notable geographic manufacturing footprint: facilities in Taiwan (3), China (2), South Korea (1), US (3), Europe (2)
- Quick turnaround capability with some photomasks delivered within 24 hours, challenging backlog reliability as revenue predictor
Risk Factors
- Tax provision risk due to complex U.S. and foreign tax laws with judgments on deferred tax assets recoverability and tax audit outcomes
- Geopolitical exposure from earnings repatriation plans impacting the effective tax rate in multiple jurisdictions
- Operational risk in revenue recognition judgments on manufacturing progress affecting timing and amount of reported revenue
- Contingency loss risk requiring accrual when probable, with changes materially impacting financial performance
- Lease classification judgment between operating and finance leases affecting timing and classification of lease costs
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $849.3M YTD FY25, down 2.0% YoY, driven by IC decline of $23.0M (-3.6%) and FPD growth of $5.4M (+2.4%)
- Gross margin 35.3% YTD FY25 vs 36.4% YTD FY24, Q4 FY25 margin 35.0% vs 33.7% Q3 FY25 and 37.0% Q4 FY24
- Best segment: IC high-end revenue up $10.4M (+4.6%) YTD; worst: IC mainstream revenue down $33.4M (-8.2%) YTD
- Cash from operations $247.8M FY25; Capex $238.9M; share repurchases $97.4M; cash $492.3M as of Oct 31, 2025
- Management guides FY26 capex ~$330M targeting high-end and mainstream tools; notes tax law changes and foreign currency risk as key uncertainties
AI summary of the PLAB 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Aug 2, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $216.0M, up $5.7M or 2.7% YoY, driven by higher IC demand
- Gross margin 33.2% vs 33.7% YoY; operating margin 21.1% vs 22.9% YoY
- Best performer IC high-end revenue $68.5M, up 27.7% YoY; worst FPD mainstream $9.1M, down 0.2%
- Cash $549.5M vs $492.3M October 31; nine-month operating cash flow $220.6M vs $160.0M
- Fiscal 2026 capital-expenditure outlook $255M-$305M; headwinds included higher manufacturing, material, labor and benefits costs
Risk Factors
- No risk-factors section provided; filing excerpt begins with Item 2 and contains no stated new or changed risks
- Regulatory and compliance exposure limited to Exchange Act Rule 10b-18 repurchases and Rule 10b5-1 arrangements
- Capital-allocation risk from remaining $27.6 million share-repurchase authorization, subject to market conditions
- Liquidity detail limited to $27.6 million authorization capacity; no debt maturities or currency exposures disclosed
AI summary of the PLAB 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Photronics reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on August 26, 2026
- Earnings call covered financial results and other matters, supported by a slide presentation
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Item 2.02 contains no earnings results or financial metrics in the provided text
- The disclosure limits incorporation by reference into Securities Act filings
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- Shareholders elected all eight director nominees, with 35.5M–40.8M votes for each
- Daniel Liao and Constantine S. Macricostas faced highest withholdings, totaling 5.4M and 5.2M votes
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHANG RUI | F | Oct 1, 2026 | 392 | $30.83 |
| Rivera Eric | F | Oct 1, 2026 | 2,897 | $30.83 |
| Lee Kang Jyh | Sell | Sep 29, 2026 | 10,000 | $30.75 |
| Park Han Kyung | Sell | Sep 25, 2026 | 9,500 | $30.37 |
| Lee Kang Jyh | Sell | Sep 24, 2026 | 7,500 | $29.50 |
| Lee Kang Jyh | Sell | Sep 22, 2026 | 10,000 | $29.70 |
| ZHANG RUI | Sell | Apr 17, 2026 | 4,556 | $46.70 |
| Paladino Mary | D | Apr 17, 2026 | 22,548 | $47.77 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $866.9M | $849.3M |
| Gross Profit | - | $315.9M | $299.8M |
| Operating Income | - | $221.5M | $208.2M |
| Net Income | - | $130.7M | $136.4M |
| Gross Margin | - | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Op. Margin | - | 25.6% | 24.5% |
| Net Margin | - | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.8B |
| Equity | $975.0M | $1.1B | $1.2B |
| ROE | - | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $2.09 | $2.28 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $261.4M | $247.8M |
| CapEx | - | $130.9M | $188.1M |
Source: XBRL data in PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate PLAB share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 32 | $950.9M |
| Q1 2026 | 35 | $1.13B |
| Q4 2025 | 31 | $933.1M |
| Q3 2025 | 31 | $655.3M |
| Q2 2025 | 30 | $576.4M |
| Q1 2025 | 27 | $419.9M |
| Q4 2024 | 24 | $420.6M |
| Q3 2024 | 21 | $296.8M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 231 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
PLAB filing archive
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8-K current reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oct 2, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 2, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Sep 10, 2026 | Aug 2, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Aug 26, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| SC 13G | Aug 14, 2026 | - | - | |
| SC 13G | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | |
| 10-Q | Jun 11, 2026 | May 3, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | May 28, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 4 | Apr 21, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 21, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 20, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
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PLAB SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are PLAB insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 4 open-market sales worth $1.1 million by 2 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold PLAB stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($308.6 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($118.5 million), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($96.7 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($81.4 million), State Street Corp ($76.1 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was PLAB's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 (FY2025), PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) reported revenue of $849.3 million (down 2.0% from FY2024) and net income of $136.4 million. Diluted EPS was $2.28. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in PLAB's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed December 17, 2025, PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) flagged: Tax provision risk due to complex U.S. and foreign tax laws with judgments on deferred tax assets recoverability and tax audit outcomes. Geopolitical exposure from earnings repatriation plans impacting the effective tax rate in multiple jurisdictions. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did PLAB report in its latest 8-K?
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) filed an 8-K on August 26, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). Photronics reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on August 26, 2026.
What are the latest PLAB SEC filings?
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) filed its latest 10-K annual report on December 17, 2025, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 10, 2026, an 8-K current report on August 26, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 2, 2026.
What is PLAB's SEC CIK number?
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 810136. EDGAR lists every PLAB filing under that number.
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