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Photronics

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.

Photronics Inc

DA Davidson analyst Thomas Diffely maintains Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $35 to $30.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Photronics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 28, Photronics reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results and issued third-quarter guidance below estimates.. The company's stock fell around 16% over the past five days and has a 52-week low of $16.46.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 22.5</li>
<li>PLAB Price Action: Shares of Photronics fell 15.6% to close at $16.94 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 15.98 Momentum score with Value at 93.15. </li>
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<li>On May 27, Okta reported first-quarter revenue of $688 million, beating analyst estimates of $680.25 million. The company reported adjusted earnings of 86 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 77 cents per share. "Okta had a solid start to FY26 highlighted by record operating profit and another quarter of robust free cash flow. The world's biggest organizations continue to turn to Okta to solve identity security across their workforces, customers, and AI use cases," said Todd McKinnon, co-founder and CEO of Okta. The company's stock fell around 15% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/OKTA">has a 52-week low</a> of $70.56.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 25.2</li>
<li>OKTA Price Action: Shares of Okta fell 16.2% to close at $105.22 on Wednesday.</li>
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<li>On May 15, Cloudastructure reported that for the quarter ending March 31, revenue soared 212% year-over-year. &#8220;Cloudastructure began 2025 with substantial momentum,&#8221; said James McCormick, Chief Executive Officer of Cloudastructure. &#8220;Revenue for the quarter more than tripled year-over-year, we turned the corner on gross profit, and we secured the largest contract in our Company&#8217;s history. The demand for real time crime deterrence has never been stronger—and we are leading the charge.&#8221; The company's stock fell around 43% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSAI">low of $2.68.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.8</li>
<li>CSAI Ltd Price Action: Shares of Cloudastructure dipped 7.1% to close at $2.74 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0529">CSAI shares</a>. </li>
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Photronics, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) stock dropped on Wednesday after the company released its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45639787/photronics-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-2025-results-and-announces-ceo-transition" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter financial report</a>.
The company reported an adjusted EPS of 40 cents, missing the Wall Street view of 48 cents. In addition:
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<li>Quarterly revenues of $211 million are down 3% year-over-year.</li>
<li>Sales missed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate</a> of $212.07 million. The revenue decreased by 1% Q/Q.</li>
<li>Integrated Circuits (IC) revenue was $155.9 million, down 3% Y/Y.</li>
<li>Revenue fell by 1% Q/Q.</li>
<li>Flat Panel Displays (FPD) revenue was $55.1 million, down 2% from&nbsp;last year&#8217;s quarter. The revenue fell by 5% Q/Q.</li>
<li>The gross margin improved by 40 bps to 36.9%. The operating margin climbed by 60 bps to 26.4%.</li>
<li>Operating cash flow was $31.5 million in the quarter under review</li>
<li>Cash&nbsp;invested in organic growth through capital expenditures was $60.5 million.</li>
<li>Cash and short-term investments balance at&nbsp;the end of the quarter was $558.4 million, with $2.7 million in debt.</li>
<li>Node migration remains a positive driver of its IC business at both the high and higher end of the mainstream.</li>
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CEO Transition: CEO Frank Lee has stepped down from his role as CEO. As a board member, he will focus on the company&#8217;s Asia operations and remain chairman and president of Photronics&#8217; PDMC subsidiary in Taiwan.
Board chairman George Macricostas will immediately assume the additional role of CEO. 
Outlook: For the third quarter, Photronics expects revenue of $200 million–$208 million below the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of</a> $219.76 million). The company expects adjusted EPS of 35 cents and 41 cents below the analyst consensus estimate of 50 cents.
Price Action: Photronics stock is down 5.68% to $18.91 premarket at last check Wednesday. 
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Photronics shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results and issued Q3 guidance below estimates.

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<li>Cemtrex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CETX#NASDAQ">CETX</a>) shares fell 49.7% to $0.85 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 million. </li>
<li>Okta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) stock decreased by 11.0% to $111.7. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.1 billion. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) stock declined by 9.53% to $18.15. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>) stock declined by 7.19% to $25.19. The company's market cap stands at $4.8 billion. </li>
<li>Signing Day Sports (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGN#AMEX">SGN</a>) stock declined by 7.02% to $0.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.7 million. </li>
<li>Agora (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/API#NASDAQ">API</a>) shares declined by 6.3% to $3.55. The company's market cap stands at $332.0 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. 
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Photronics Announced That Ceo Dr. Frank Lee Has Informed His Plans To Retire In The Next Year Or Two

Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) is looking for Q3 Adj EPS of $0.35-$0.41 vs $0.50 analyst estimate. sees sales of $200.000 million-$208.000 million vs $219.76 million analyst estimate.

Photronics Sees Q3 Adj EPS $0.35-$0.41 vs $0.50 Est; Sees Sales $200.000M-$208.000M vs $219.76M Est

Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.48 by 16.67 percent. This is a 13.04 percent decrease over earnings of $0.46 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $211.00 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $212.07 million by 0.50 percent. This is a 2.76 percent decrease over sales of $217.00 million the same period last year.

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Photronics Q2 Adj. EPS $0.40 Misses $0.48 Estimate, Sales $211.00M Miss $212.07M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 28, 2025

Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-05-28. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Photronics will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.48.
The market awaits Photronics's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.05, leading to a 2.44% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Photronics's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.47</td>
<td>0.52</td>
<td>0.56</td>
<td>0.55</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.52</td>
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<h3>Photronics Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Photronics were trading at $19.47 as of May 26. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 24.85%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Toyo Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOYO#NASDAQ">TOYO</a>) stock rose 14.5% to $3.15 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $146.7 million. </li>
<li>Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) shares rose 14.14% to $20.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.2 billion. </li>
<li>WISeKey Intl Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKEY#NASDAQ">WKEY</a>) shares increased by 13.29% to $3.8. The company's market cap stands at $42.5 million. </li>
<li>Sobr Safe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) shares rose 11.74% to $5.71. The company's market cap stands at $5.2 million. </li>
<li>BIO-key Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKYI#NASDAQ">BKYI</a>) shares moved upwards by 11.4% to $0.84. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.6 million. </li>
<li>BTCS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTCS#NASDAQ">BTCS</a>) stock increased by 8.27% to $1.57. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $31.5 million. </li>
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<li>Signing Day Sports (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGN#AMEX">SGN</a>) stock fell 10.1% to $0.8 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.4 million. </li>
<li>BeLive Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLIV#NASDAQ">BLIV</a>) shares fell 8.7% to $3.65. The company's market cap stands at $36.1 million. </li>
<li>SailPoint (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAIL#NASDAQ">SAIL</a>) shares fell 5.67% to $16.15. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.9 billion. </li>
<li>FOXO Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXO#AMEX">FOXO</a>) stock fell 4.92% to $0.11. The company's market cap stands at $2.6 million. </li>
<li>Forward Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FORD#NASDAQ">FORD</a>) shares decreased by 4.69% to $4.68. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.1 million. 
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Photronics, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) released a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43968884/photronics-reports-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter financial report Wednesday</a>, reporting an adjusted EPS of 52 cents, beating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wall Street view of 47 cents</a>. 
Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the earnings:
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<li>Quarterly revenues of $212.14 million, down 2% year-over-year.</li>
<li>Sales beat the analyst consensus of $210 million. The revenue grew by 5% Q/Q.</li>
<li>Integrated Circuits (IC) revenue was $154 million, down 2% year-over-year.</li>
<li>Revenue fell by 6% Q/Q. </li>
<li>Flat Panel Displays (FPD) revenue was $58.1 million, down 1% from last year&#8217;s quarter. The revenue fell by 1% Q/Q.</li>
<li>Operating cash flow was $78.5 million in the quarter under review</li>
<li>Cash invested in organic growth through capital expenditures was $35.2 million.</li>
<li>Cash and short-term investments balance at the end of the quarter was $642.2 million, with $2.7 million in debt.</li>
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Within the Integrated Circuits (IC) and Flat Panel Display (FPD) end markets, Photronics chief Frank Lee observed favorable demand for high-end products, while the most mature mainstream masks were impacted by general market softness. In IC, photomasks supporting node migration and memory were particularly strong. In FPD, Lee continues to strategically leverage our IC technical expertise to drive its market-leading position and market share gains. He remains cautious about 2025.
Outlook:&nbsp;For the second quarter, Photronics expects revenue of $208 million–$216 million (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimate: $225 million</a>). The company expects adjusted EPS of $0.44–$0.50 (estimate: $0.52).
Price Action:&nbsp;PLAB stock is up 0.97% to $20.90 premarket at last check Wednesday.&nbsp;
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Photronics Q1 Earnings: Beats Estimates, Strong IC And FPD Demand, Growth in High-End Products, CEO Cautious on 2025 Outlook

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Guidance
For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, Photronics expects Revenue to be between $208 million and $216 million and non-GAAP Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders to be between $0.44 and $0.50 per diluted share.

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Photronics Expects Q2 2025 Revenue Of $208M-$216M Vs. Consensus Of $225M, With Adjusted EPS Of $0.44-$0.50 Compared To Consensus Of $0.52

Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.47 by 10.64 percent. This is a 8.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.48 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $212.14 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $210.00 million by 1.02 percent. This is a 1.94 percent decrease over sales of $216.33 million the same period last year.

Photronics Q1 2025 Adj EPS $0.52 Beats $0.47 Estimate, Sales $212.14M Beat $210.00M Estimate

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Revealing a significant insider sell on January 21, Kang Jyh Lee, Chief Executive Officer at Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Lee's decision to sell 18,750 shares of Photronics was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000810136/000114036125001516//Archives/edgar/data/810136/000114036125001516/0001140361-25-001516-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The total value of the sale is $458,200.
As of Wednesday morning, Photronics shares are up by 0.29%, currently priced at $24.17.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Photronics</h3>
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.
<h3>Photronics's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Photronics faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -2.13% in revenue growth as of 31 October, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Exploring Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 36.97%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Photronics's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 0.55.
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Debt Management: Photronics's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.02.
Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 11.53, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 1.73 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 2.75, Photronics's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
In the complex landscape of investment decisions, investors should approach insider transactions as part of a comprehensive analysis, considering various elements.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
Navigating through the landscape of transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, precisely detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000810136">Check Out The Full List Of Photronics's Insider Trades.</a>
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Insider Trades

Kang Jyh Lee Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $458K In Photronics Stock

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=r1yLSj8-eYfdDk9miH1wyKIvR1AyJ-FnW23L4uaeNPkpYB1cuJw4HLQgOHUr8cMIDUKl1u5biCqQnc_jg0mT5jgnm_5u0Bi7IEjyIFJCWXobEifXrzscWFQlQs8wFUSa">Photronics, Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, announced today the appointment of George Macricostas to the position of Executive Chairman, effective January 6, 2025.
Mr. Macricostas has over 30 years of technical and management experience in business operations and information technology. He has been a member of the Photronics Board of Directors since 2002, serving on the Nomination and Cybersecurity committees, and most recently as Chairman of the Compensation Committee. With his transition to the Executive Chairman role, Mr. Macricostas will be succeeded in his committee assignments by Mr. David Garcia, who became a member of the Board of Directors in December 2024. As a result of the appointment, both George Macricostas and Constantine ("Deno") Macricostas will no longer be considered independent directors, resulting in a Board of Directors of nine, six of whom are independent.

Photronics Appoints George Macricostas To The Position Of Executive Chairman, Effective January 6, 2025.

Kang Jyh Lee, Chief Executive Officer at Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>), executed a substantial insider sell on January 6, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000810136/000114036125000364//Archives/edgar/data/810136/000114036125000364/0001140361-25-000364-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday showed that Lee sold 17,500 shares of Photronics. The total transaction amounted to $421,750. 
Tracking the Tuesday's morning session, Photronics shares are trading at $24.58, showing a up of 0.04%.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Photronics</h3>
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.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Photronics's Finances</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Photronics's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 October, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.13% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 36.97%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Photronics exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.55.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Photronics's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.02, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
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<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 11.76, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 1.77, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry averages at 2.84, Photronics could be considered undervalued.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000810136">Check Out The Full List Of Photronics's Insider Trades.</a>
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