Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Stock Forecast
PLAB analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 5.00 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $41.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +50.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 9, 2026 EPS estimate $0.44
- 52-week range
- $20.28 – $54.96
PLAB analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PLAB price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PLAB earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.42 | $0.51 | −20.9% | 3 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.53 | $0.51 | $0.55 | $0.61 | −13.1% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.01 | $2.01 | $2.01 | $2.01 | 0.0% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.08 | $1.98 | $2.14 | $2.01 | +3.3% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PLAB revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $208.7M | $207.0M | $211.0M | −0.8% | 3 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $228.6M | $226.2M | $231.1M | +1.6% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $868.0M | $867.0M | $868.9M | +2.2% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $892.4M | $880.3M | $911.4M | +2.8% | 3 |
PLAB EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PLAB revenue: reported and forecast
PLAB EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | −22.4% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.53 | −3.6% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.84 | $1.84 | $1.86 | $1.86 | $2.01 | +8.9% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.02 | $2.02 | $2.02 | $2.02 | $2.08 | +2.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PLAB earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PLAB beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from PLAB
3 analysts cover Photronics; their consensus rating is strong buy (5.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $41.33, 50.2% above the latest close of $27.52. Analysts expect earnings of $2.01 per share for FY2026, 0.0% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $2.08 per share on revenue of $892.4 million. Photronics beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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PLAB forecast FAQ
What is Photronics's price target?
The average analyst price target for Photronics is $41.33, 50.2% above the latest close of $27.52.
Is Photronics a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering Photronics, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Photronics's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.01 per share for FY2026 (range $2.01 to $2.01); for FY2027 the estimate is $2.08.
What is Photronics's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $868.0 million, growth of 2.2%; for FY2027 it is $892.4 million.
When does Photronics report earnings?
Photronics is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 9, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.44.
Does Photronics usually beat earnings estimates?
Photronics reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.