Shares of semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) jumped 13.9% in the morning session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and earnings.
Semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.1% year on year to $225.1 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $216 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.61 per share was 15.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the semiconductor sector received a major boost as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) secured a deal to sell up to US$60 billion in artificial intelligence chips to Meta Platforms over five years.
Semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what you need to know.
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Shares of semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after the broader semiconductor sector rallied as chipmaking giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported strong earnings.
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Shares of semiconductor photomask manufacturer Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) jumped 5.4% in the afternoon session after investor optimism was bolstered by favorable analyst sentiment and positive news from the broader semiconductor sector.
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As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, including Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) and its peers.
What a fantastic six months it’s been for Photronics. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 88.5%, hitting $34.53. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Date: December 10, 2025 1. Introduction Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) stands as a critical, yet often overlooked, player in the global technology supply chain. As a leading American manufacturer of high-precision photomasks, Photronics provides the indispensable blueprints for creating integrated circuits (ICs) and flat-panel displays (FPDs) – the foundational components of virtually all modern electronics. [...]
Photronics’ third quarter was marked by heightened demand for advanced integrated circuit (IC) photomasks and robust execution in the U.S. and Asia, driving results above Wall Street expectations. Management credited the outperformance to a record mix of high-end IC orders, particularly in the U.S., and a favorable shift in product mix. CEO George Makrokostas highlighted increased outsourcing opportunities from traditional captive mask makers and a growing presence in AI-driven packaging, reinforcing the company’s position in critical market segments. Management also noted that capacity expansions at key facilities underpinned the improved performance.
Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the semiconductor manufacturing stocks, including Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) and its peers.
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