PLAB Earnings Date: Dec 9, 2026 (Estimated) — Photronics Inc
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When is PLAB's next earnings date?
Photronics Inc (PLAB) is expected to report Q4 2026 earnings on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET (before market open); the date is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the company. The consensus estimate is EPS of $0.47 on revenue of $216.8M.
How did PLAB do in its last earnings report?
In its most recent report on Aug 26, 2026 (Q3 2026), Photronics Inc posted EPS of $0.50 versus the $0.40 estimate, a beat of 25.0%. Revenue was $216.0M against a $208.8M estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was +3.2%.
How much does PLAB stock move after earnings?
PLAB beat EPS estimates in 6 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 17.0% (up or down) in the day after earnings.
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.
Earnings History
| Date | Period | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Result | 1D Δ | 1W Δ | 1M Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | Q3 2026 | 0.40 | 0.50 | +25.00% | $216.0M | ✅ Beat | +3.17% | -6.79% | +1.67% |
| 2026-05-28 | Q2 2026 | 0.53 | 0.42 | -20.75% | $209.9M | ❌ Miss | -36.42% | -39.99% | -42.65% |
| 2026-02-25 | Q1 2026 | 0.53 | 0.61 | +15.09% | $225.1M | ✅ Beat | +14.69% | -7.19% | +13.87% |
| 2025-12-10 | Q4 2025 | 0.46 | 0.60 | +30.43% | $215.8M | ✅ Beat | +45.39% | +33.75% | +29.74% |
| 2025-08-27 | Q3 2025 | 0.39 | 0.51 | +30.77% | $210.4M | ✅ Beat | +7.63% | -2.02% | +7.36% |
| 2025-05-28 | Q2 2025 | 0.48 | 0.40 | -16.67% | $211.0M | ❌ Miss | -15.55% | -11.22% | -5.13% |
| 2025-02-26 | Q1 2025 | 0.47 | 0.52 | +10.64% | $212.1M | ✅ Beat | +1.96% | -2.61% | +4.73% |
| 2024-12-11 | Q4 2024 | 0.52 | 0.59 | +13.46% | $222.6M | ✅ Beat | +10.82% | +3.59% | -6.71% |
Showing last 8 quarters.
Revenue by segment & region
By segment
Q1 FY25 · $212.1M total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q3 FY23 | Q4 FY23 | Q1 FY24 | Q2 FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstream Integrated Circuits | 44.2% | $93.9M | -3.0% | $117.8M | $106.8M | $96.7M | $102.9M |
| High-end Integrated Circuits | 28.3% | $60.1M | -1.3% | $45.3M | $57.7M | $60.9M | $58.0M |
| High-end Flat Panel Displays | 23.4% | $49.7M | -1.9% | $50.0M | $53.3M | $50.6M | $48.0M |
| Mainstream Flat Panel Displays | 4.0% | $8.5M | +4.6% | $11.1M | $9.7M | $8.1M | $8.1M |
By region
Q3 FY26 · $216.0M total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q3 FY24 | Q4 FY24 | Q1 FY25 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN | 31.7% | $68.5M | +0.1% | — | — | — | $68.4M |
| CHINA | 24.5% | $53.0M | +4.7% | — | — | — | $50.6M |
| KOREA, REPUBLIC OF | 20.0% | $43.3M | -1.0% | — | — | $40.2M | $43.7M |
| UNITED STATES | 18.6% | $40.1M | +6.3% | — | — | — | $37.8M |
| Europe | 4.7% | $10.2M | +12.9% | $9.8M | $9.9M | $7.9M | $9.1M |
| Other Member | 0.4% | $905K | +9.4% | — | — | — | $827K |
Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.