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Photronics (PLAB)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 19, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.47Last Year’s EPS
0.48Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Dec 12, 2018
|% Change Since: -2.96%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 22, 2018
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong financial performance with record net income and increased strategic investments, particularly in high-end IC and U.S. capacity. However, challenges such as soft memory demand and weak advanced mobile display sales were noted. The company remains optimistic about future growth, driven by regionalization trends and AI ecosystem demand.Company Guidance
During the Photronics Q4 2024 earnings call, executives provided detailed guidance for the upcoming quarter and year. The company reported strong fourth-quarter revenue of $223 million, a 5% sequential increase, driven by high-end integrated circuit (IC) sales and growth in flat panel display (FPD) revenue. Full-year sales reached $867 million, the second highest in company history. Photronics anticipates first-quarter 2025 revenue between $208 million and $216 million, with non-GAAP earnings per share expected to be $0.43 to $0.49. Operating margins are projected to be between 23% and 25%. The company plans to invest $200 million in capital expenditures in 2025, focusing on expanding U.S. multisite capacity to capture regional IC growth opportunities. With a strong balance sheet and $641 million in cash and short-term investments, Photronics is well-positioned to support its investment growth strategy, including share repurchases authorized up to $100 million.Strong Fourth Quarter Sales
Sales of $223 million exceeded guidance, driven by high-end IC and G10.5+ FPD. Full year sales were $867 million, the second highest in company history.
Record Net Income
Q4 net income of $34 million contributed to a record net income of $131 million for the full year.
Increased Cash and Short-Term Investments
Increased by $128 million to $641 million over the past year, providing financial flexibility for strategic initiatives.
Investment in U.S. Expansion
Plans to spend $200 million in 2025 on U.S. multisite capacity to capture IC growth opportunities.
Strong High-End IC Demand
IC revenue increased 5% quarter-over-quarter, driven by a 21% surge in high-end sales.
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PLAB Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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PLAB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | $25.32 | $28.06 | +10.82% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $24.08 | $24.92 | +3.49% |
| May 22, 2024 | $28.26 | $26.32 | -6.86% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $31.22 | $26.88 | -13.90% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Photronics (PLAB) report earnings?
Photronics (PLAB) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 19, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Photronics (PLAB) earnings time?
Photronics (PLAB) earnings time is at Feb 19, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is PLAB EPS forecast?
PLAB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.47.
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