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Photronics, Inc. is projected to rise to $33.83 by 2027, a +13% move from its current price of $29.90. PLAB is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/13/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $28.79 | $29.91 | $31.07 | +0.02% |
| Jul 15 | $28.35 | $29.91 | $31.57 | +0.04% |
| Jul 16 | $28.01 | $29.92 | $31.96 | +0.06% |
| Jul 17 | $27.73 | $29.93 | $32.29 | +0.09% |
| Jul 18 | $27.49 | $29.93 | $32.59 | +0.11% |
| Jul 19 | $27.27 | $29.94 | $32.86 | +0.13% |
| Jul 20 | $27.08 | $29.94 | $33.12 | +0.15% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $27.08 | $29.94 | $33.12 | +0.15% |
| Week 2 | $26.01 | $29.99 | $34.58 | +0.30% |
| Week 3 | $25.23 | $30.03 | $35.76 | +0.45% |
| Week 4 | $24.59 | $30.08 | $36.79 | +0.60% |
| Week 5 | $24.05 | $30.12 | $37.73 | +0.75% |
| Week 6 | $23.58 | $30.17 | $38.61 | +0.90% |
| Week 7 | $23.15 | $30.21 | $39.44 | +1.05% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Photronics, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, and FDP substrates.
The company also provides electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD designers, manufacturers, and foundries through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. Photronics, Inc.
was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Brookfield, Connecticut. It was formerly known as Photronic Labs, Inc. and changed its name to Photronics, Inc. in 1990.
Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) is a technology company with a current price of $28.86 and a market cap of $1.7B. It is ranked 2110 by market capitalization. The stock’s forecast shows a near‑term neutral stance in 2026, with min $28.63, avg $28.86, max $38.99 and ROI 0; sentiment NEUTRAL.
Looking further, the forecast envisions steady upside through 2027–2050, with 2027 avg $32.50, 2028 avg $32.76, 2029 avg $37.58, 2030 avg $47.70, 2031 avg $58.16, 2032 avg $64.79, 2033 avg $66.94, 2034 avg $71.08, 2035 avg $70.05, 2040 avg $123.15, and 2050 avg $271.78; with ROI rising to 65.3% in 2030, 326.7% in 2040, and 841.7% in 2050.
A major floor 19.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 7.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 13.9% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 83.8% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key PLAB support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of PLAB market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $28.80 | Buy | $29.29 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $29.76 | Buy | $29.77 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $30.90 | Sell | $31.29 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $38.98 | Sell | $35.61 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $39.80 | Sell | $36.96 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $34.13 | Sell | $34.56 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.58 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 83.56 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -47.67 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -63.90 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.31 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -5.23 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.35 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 36.10 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -1.14 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -4.76 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 36.82 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -2.95 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -40.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 28.34 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 23.68 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 1.38 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish in sentiment even though the RSI is 40. The SMA50 is $41.14 and the SMA200 is $34.02. Near-term support sits at $28.63, with resistance at $54.44, and the 30-day price range spans $22.02 to $37.82. The current price of $28.86 sits around these moving averages and near the established support level.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27.55 | $29.90 | $40.74 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $25.95 | $33.83 | $47.20 | +13% | Neutral | |
| $25.80 | $35.02 | $51.30 | +17% | Neutral | |
| $29.09 | $40.86 | $62.15 | +37% | Bullish | |
| $34.83 | $50.43 | $79.18 | +69% | Bullish | |
| $42.17 | $62.79 | $101.31 | +110% | Bullish | |
| $45.96 | $70.26 | $116.16 | +135% | Bullish | |
| $45.46 | $71.24 | $120.41 | +138% | Bullish | |
| $48.85 | $78.39 | $135.18 | +162% | Bullish | |
| $47.83 | $78.56 | $138.01 | +163% | Bullish | |
| $74.81 | $136.70 | $259.42 | +357% | Bullish | |
| $138.01 | $306.49 | $649.55 | +925% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $27.55 | $29.90 | $37.00 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $25.92 | $30.90 | $38.06 | +3.34% |
| September 2026 | $25.31 | $30.49 | $38.13 | -1.34% |
| October 2026 | $26.00 | $31.58 | $40.01 | +3.59% |
| November 2026 | $26.58 | $32.52 | $41.63 | +2.97% |
| December 2026 | $25.58 | $31.51 | $40.74 | -3.11% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month PLAB forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Photronics, Inc.'s 2026 outlook centres on $29.90, within a $27.55 to $40.74 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, PLAB could reach as high as $47.20, with a base case around $33.83 and support toward $25.95 — roughly +13% from $29.90. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect PLAB to range from $25.80 to $51.30 through 2028. The $35.02 average target implies a +17% move from current prices. That is up +4% on the projected 2027 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The PLAB price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $40.86 (low $29.09, high $62.15) — a potential gain of +37% on today's $29.90. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, PLAB is projected to trade between $34.83 and $79.18, averaging $50.43 — a potential gain of +69% from today's $29.90. That is up +23% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Photronics, Inc.'s 2031 outlook centres on $62.79, within a $42.17 to $101.31 range. That is up +24% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +110% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, PLAB could reach as high as $116.16, with a base case around $70.26 and support toward $45.96 — roughly +135% from $29.90. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect PLAB to range from $45.46 to $120.41 through 2033. The $71.24 average target implies a +138% move from current prices. That is up +1% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The PLAB price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $78.39 (low $48.85, high $135.18) — a potential gain of +162% on today's $29.90. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, PLAB is projected to trade between $47.83 and $138.01, averaging $78.56 — a potential gain of +163% from today's $29.90. That is up 0% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Photronics, Inc.'s 2040 outlook centres on $136.70, within a $74.81 to $259.42 range. That is up +74% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +357% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, PLAB could reach as high as $649.55, with a base case around $306.49 and support toward $138.01 — roughly +925% from $29.90. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in PLAB today (≈ 33.444816 PLAB) could be worth
$10,250.6
+$9,250.6 (+925%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected PLAB price of $306.49 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in PLABwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in PLAB on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 50.301813 PLAB) would be worth
$1,504.02
+$504.02 (+50.4%) today · 1.50× · US Dollar
Based on a PLAB entry price of $19.88 vs. today's $29.9.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $28.86 | $1,036.04 | +3.6% |
| 1 month ago | $28.63 | $1,044.36 | +4.4% |
| 3 months ago | $44.9 | $665.92 | -33.4% |
| 6 months ago | $33.7 | $887.24 | -11.3% |
| 1 year ago | $19.88 | $1,504.02 | +50.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $12.91 | $2,316.03 | +131.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our PLAB forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $60.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $60.00: $3.54B
The long‑term outlook shows meaningful upside across the multi‑year horizon. By 2030 the forecast envisions an average price of $47.70 with a max of $76.49 and a return on investment of 65.3%, with a bullish sentiment. The trajectory continues higher into 2040 and 2050, where the averages are forecast at $123.15 and $271.78, respectively, with maxs of $240.91 and $596.55 and ROI of 326.7% and 841.7%, each entry showing BULLISH.
These figures illustrate a sustained uplift in expectations toward the end of the forecast window, though they are estimates and not guarantees. Regardless, the path shows strong upside potential alongside inherent investment uncertainties.
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2030: avg $47.70; min $32.25; max $76.49; ROI 65.3%; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows a bullish long‑term path with 2030 avg $47.70 and 2050 avg $271.78, ROI up to 841.7%; near term (2026) is neutral.
2031 max is $95.98, which is below $100.
Current price is $28.86 and market cap is $1.7B.
The 30-day range is $22.02 to $37.82.
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