For its first fiscal quarter (ending January 31), Photronics Inc (NASDAQ: PLAB) has reported a 60% increase in E.P.S. from $0.43 a year ago to $0.69 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through January 31, E.P.S. were $2.39 versus $2.25 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 6%.
Recent Price Action
Photronics Inc (NASDAQ: PLAB) stock closed at $21.10 on 2/26/25 after an increase of 2.0%. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 220% of normal. The stock has been weak relative to the market over the last nine months and has declined -6.0% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Photronics has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing contradictory signals. Photronics has a good Appreciation Score of 77 but a slightly negative Power Rating of 36, and the Neutral Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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