PLAB - NASDAQ
Photronics, Inc.
$32.11
+0.75%Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, China, and internationally. The company offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, FDP substrates, and other types of electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD manufacturers, designers, and foundries, as well as to other high-performance electronics manufacturers through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Photronic Labs, Inc. and changed its name to Photronics, Inc. in 1990. Photronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Brookfield, Connecticut.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotPhotronics, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cash—review working capital trends and capital intensity.
CapEx Intensity
Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Moderate working capital outflow. Typical for growing businesses, but ensure it's supporting revenue growth, not inefficiency.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Deteriorating cash generation: Both declining FCF and weak conversion rate signal fundamental challenges. Investigate margin pressure, rising costs, or working capital issues.
Photronics, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
PLAB • NASDAQ
| Photronics, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Oct 2025 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2021 | Oct 2020 | Oct 2019 | Oct 2018 | Oct 2017 | Oct 2016 | Oct 2015 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2013 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2011 | Oct 2010 | Oct 2009 | Oct 2008 | Oct 2007 | Oct 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
136.4M | 183.8M | 199.6M | 179.2M | 78.8M | 40.3M | 40.5M | 61.2M | 21.3M | 55.7M | 56.9M | 32M | 19.6M | 29.9M | 20.2M | 25.1M | -41.9M | -210.8M | 24.5M | 29.3M | |
77.6M | 82.8M | 80.8M | 80.3M | 90.4M | 93.8M | 83.9M | 84.3M | 86.6M | 82.8M | 82.4M | 80.1M | 72.9M | 85.2M | 86.7M | 81.4M | 90.5M | 95.9M | 98M | 90.7M | |
-17.2M | -1.4M | -927K | 809K | -2.1M | -445K | -3.7M | -273K | 1.6M | -3.8M | 3.4M | 4.2M | -266K | -615K | -224K | 168K | -2.9M | -1.9M | -961K | 965K | |
13.4M | 13.9M | 8M | 6.3M | 5.3M | 4.9M | 3.7M | 3.2M | 3.6M | 3.8M | 3.7M | 4.1M | 4M | 3.2M | 2.5M | 1.9M | 2.1M | 0.0 | 2.9M | 0.0 | |
53.8M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1M | 202.5M | 3.7M | -2.9M | -5.3M | -9M | -7.1M | -24.7M | -3.7M | -2.3M | 34.2M | 3.9M | 10.4M | 215.3M | 285K | 2M | |
-16.3M | -17.7M | 14.6M | 8.5M | -23.8M | 4.4M | -56.2M | -15M | -11M | -7.4M | -6.1M | 562K | 6.9M | 17.2M | -6.7M | -16.5M | 10M | -9.1M | 9.9M | -28M | |
247.8M | 261.4M | 302.2M | 275.2M | 150.8M | 143M | 71.8M | 130.6M | 96.8M | 122.1M | 133.2M | 96.4M | 99.4M | 132.5M | 136.6M | 95.9M | 68.1M | 92.1M | 134.7M | 116.2M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-188.1M | -130.9M | -131.3M | -112.3M | -109.3M | -71M | -177.2M | -92.6M | -92M | -50.1M | -104M | -91.1M | -63.8M | -97M | -82.1M | -71.4M | -35M | -105.1M | -94.1M | -94.6M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (25M) | (0.0) | (17.6M) | (29.4M) | (18M) | -5.4M | -966K | (0.0) | (4.5M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (18.6M) | (0.0) | (5M) | -2.4M | (5.8M) | -8.4M | |
-129.6M | -100.6M | -20.2M | -38.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -13.4M | -18.6M | (0.0) | -162K | -2.9M | -7.7M | -203.1M | |
76.8M | 72.8M | 47.5M | -25M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 167K | 101.9M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -345K | 289K | 5.5M | 8.8M | 66.3M | 105M | |
2.1M | 2.2M | 2.4M | 3.4M | 5.8M | -12.3M | -7.1M | 1.9M | -868K | 584K | -272K | 3.6M | -2.4M | -1.6M | -18.3M | 12.9M | 9.3M | 2.4M | 2.3M | 0.0 | |
-238.9M | -156.5M | -101.5M | -147.8M | -103.5M | -65.7M | -154.9M | -90.7M | -98.1M | (52.3M) | -104.3M | -87.5M | -66.2M | -111.9M | -100.7M | -58.2M | -24.7M | -99.2M | -29.7M | -201.2M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-95.2M | 1.9M | 1.2M | -2.5M | -48.2M | -34.4M | -21.7M | -23.1M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -15.6M | -9.9M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 988K | 1.8M | |
-18M | -6.6M | -18.4M | -65.4M | 506K | 12.9M | -6.7M | -4.6M | -5.4M | -57.6M | -9.6M | -29.8M | -8.3M | 19.7M | 67.9M | -31.3M | -35.8M | -36.4M | -82.8M | 11.7M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -16.2M | -45.1M | -8.2M | -8.3M | -11.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-97.4M | (0.0) | (0.0) | -2.5M | -48.2M | -34.4M | -21.7M | -23.1M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -15.6M | -9.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-2.1M | -3M | -1.3M | 29.3M | -6.2M | 5.4M | -13.7M | 9.3M | -5.5M | -9.4M | 2.5M | 241K | -31.5M | 455K | -3.5M | -1.2M | -4.7M | -11.3M | -8M | 0.0 | |
-115.3M | -7.7M | -18.5M | -38.7M | -53.9M | -16M | -42.1M | -13.8M | -10.9M | -67M | -7.1M | -29.5M | -39.8M | 4.6M | 54.5M | -32.5M | -40.5M | -47.7M | -89.8M | 13.5M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
228K | 2.1M | -2.7M | -46M | 4.7M | 11M | 2.4M | -4.8M | 6.1M | 802K | -8.9M | -2M | 4.3M | 2.9M | 642K | 5.2M | 1.8M | -7.5M | 1.4M | 4.8M | |
-106.1M | 99.4M | 179.5M | 42.7M | -1.9M | 72.3M | -122.7M | 21.3M | -6.1M | 108.2M | 12.9M | -22.7M | -2.4M | 28.1M | 91M | 10.4M | 4.8M | -62.3M | 16.6M | -66.6M | |
601.2M | 501.9M | 322.4M | 279.7M | 281.6M | 209.3M | 332M | 308M | 314.1M | 205.9M | 192.9M | 215.6M | 218M | 189.9M | 98.9M | 88.5M | 83.8M | 146M | 129.4M | 196M | |
495.1M | 601.2M | 501.9M | 322.4M | 279.7M | 281.6M | 209.3M | 329.3M | 308M | 314.1M | 205.9M | 192.9M | 215.6M | 218M | 189.9M | 98.9M | 88.5M | 83.8M | 146M | 129.4M | |
59.7M | 130.5M | 170.9M | 162.8M | 41.5M | 72.1M | -105.4M | 38M | 4.9M | 72M | 29.2M | 5.3M | 35.6M | 35.6M | 54.4M | 24.5M | 33.2M | -13M | 40.6M | 21.6M |
SEC Filings
PLAB - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 09, 2026 | April 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | March 11, 2026 | February 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | February 25, 2026 | February 25, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | February 23, 2026 | April 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 13, 2026 | January 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 07, 2026 | January 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | January 02, 2026 | December 29, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | December 17, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 10, 2025 | December 10, 2025 | 2025 |
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