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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 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 worldwide, including in the United States, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, and elsewhere in Asia, with Taiwan contributing the majority of total revenue.

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Photronics shares plummet 10% after Q2 report; CEO cites slower order rate recovery post Lunar New Year and Taiwan earthquakes impacting production.

Photronics Down 10% After Q2, CEO Cautions Slower Recovery In Order Rate, Taiwan Earthquakes

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Photronics shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 financila results and issued Q4 revenue guidance with its midpoint below estimates. Also, the company issued Q4 adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint below estimates.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Guidance
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, Photronics expects Revenue to be between $213 million and $221 million and non-GAAP Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders to be between $0.48 and $0.54 per diluted share.

Photronics Expects Q4 Revenue Of $213M-$221M Vs $220M Est, Adj EPS Of $0.48-$0.54 Vs $0.54 Est

Share Repurchase
In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized an increase of the Company's existing share repurchase program from the $31.7 million remaining up to a total of $100 million of its common stock. Any purchases will occur pursuant to a repurchase plan under SEC Rule 10b5-1.

Buybacks

Photronics Board Approves $100 Million Share Repurchase Plan, Up From $31.7 Million

Earnings Misses

Photronics Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.51 Misses $0.56 Estimate, Sales $210.984M Miss $225.000M Estimate

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) stock rose 9.6% to $1638.5 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $759.3 billion. The company's, Q2 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Telos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLS#NASDAQ">TLS</a>) shares rose 4.9% to $4.28. The company's market cap stands at $307.1 million. </li>
<li>My Size (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYSZ#NASDAQ">MYSZ</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.4% to $3.08. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.7 million. </li>
<li>Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAXN#NASDAQ">MAXN</a>) shares increased by 4.32% to $1.69. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $92.7 million. </li>
<li>Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) shares rose 4.08% to $0.9. The company's market cap stands at $59.6 million. </li>
<li>Evolv Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVLV#NASDAQ">EVLV</a>) shares rose 3.75% to $2.49. The company's market cap stands at $388.6 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Spectaire Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPEC#NASDAQ">SPEC</a>) shares decreased by 7.2% to $0.43 during Wednesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $8.0 million. </li>
<li>Inuvo (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INUV#AMEX">INUV</a>) stock decreased by 7.2% to $0.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $33.6 million. </li>
<li>Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) shares fell 5.88% to $25.0. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 billion. </li>
<li>Soluna Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNH#NASDAQ">SLNH</a>) stock fell 5.63% to $3.19. The company's market cap stands at $12.5 million. </li>
<li>X3 Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTKG#NASDAQ">XTKG</a>) shares declined by 4.28% to $0.63. The company's market cap stands at $173.9 million. </li>
<li>Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASNS#NASDAQ">ASNS</a>) stock fell 4.01% to $1.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.8 million. 
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12 Information Technology Stocks Moving In Wednesday's After-Market Session

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Photronics Places Richelle E. Burr, Executive VP, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Secretary, On Paid Administrative Leave During Pendency Of Ongoing Internal Review Regarding Co. Transactions And Other Matters - Filing

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BxVaQqS-EEAZwB1dJzli7QHJcWNJqcO6GbrxLl811FHfZkvPEHxLwufpzYe1aXIHovnU7X3gZ0YH8Dt3CcavEA7SEI-U-CSxOYZebv8Yf50MCkqcWopqL2CtsEIEGmnD">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, today announced that Eric Rivera, has been promoted to chief financial officer, effective immediately. Eric previously held the role of interim CFO since February 2024 and served as chief accounting officer since 2020.

Photronics Appoints Eric Rivera As Chief Financial Officer, Effective Immediately

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) stock rose 6.1% to $28.0 during Friday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.7 billion. As per the press release, Q2 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>CommScope Hldg Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMM#NASDAQ">COMM</a>) shares increased by 5.17% to $1.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $258.9 million. </li>
<li>Comtech Telecom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMTL#NASDAQ">CMTL</a>) shares moved upwards by 3.8% to $2.29. The company's market cap stands at $65.3 million. </li>
<li>SMX (Security Matters) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMX#NASDAQ">SMX</a>) stock moved upwards by 3.22% to $0.2. The company's market cap stands at $7.9 million. </li>
<li>MicroAlgo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLGO#NASDAQ">MLGO</a>) stock rose 2.7% to $1.9. The company's market cap stands at $14.4 million. </li>
<li>Argo Blockchain (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBK#NASDAQ">ARBK</a>) stock rose 2.42% to $1.41. The company's market cap stands at $81.5 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTI#NASDAQ">ASTI</a>) shares decreased by 6.6% to $0.14 during Friday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.4 million. </li>
<li>Red Cat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) shares declined by 5.37% to $0.97. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $72.0 million. </li>
<li>Oblong (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBLG#NASDAQ">OBLG</a>) stock fell 4.73% to $0.17. The company's market cap stands at $3.4 million. </li>
<li>Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASNS#NASDAQ">ASNS</a>) stock decreased by 4.59% to $0.52. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 million. </li>
<li>TROOPS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROO#NASDAQ">TROO</a>) stock declined by 4.54% to $1.13. The company's market cap stands at $114.9 million. </li>
<li>Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) shares declined by 4.2% to $15.36. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.9 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 3 days ago. 
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12 Information Technology Stocks Moving In Friday's After-Market Session

Shares of XP Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) fell sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported worse-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XP/earnings">first-quarter EPS results</a>.
XP posted quarterly earnings of 37 cents per share, missing market estimates of 40 cents per share. The company's quarterly sales came in at $818.79 million versus expectations of $784.08 million, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
XP shares dipped 11.5% to $18.99 on Wednesday.
Here are some other stocks moving in today&#8217;s mid-day session.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKTS#NASDAQ">AKTS</a>) shares climbed 213.3% to $0.4254 after the company reportedly floated the probability of bankruptcy after losing a lawsuit against Qorvo.</li>
<li>Barnes &amp; Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNED#NYSE">BNED</a>) gained 119.7% to $1.1883 on continued volatility. Greenhaven last week said it continues to explore a possible transaction with the company.</li>
<li>Binah Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCG#NASDAQ">BCG</a>) gained 58.7% to $4.27.</li>
<li>Siyata Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYTA#NASDAQ">SYTA</a>) jumped 56% to $3.70 after the company announced the expansion of its SD7 rollout at Baha Mar Resort.</li>
<li>BuzzFeed, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZFD#NASDAQ">BZFD</a>) shares gained 48.2% to $3.71 after Vivek Ramaswamy disclosed a 7.7% stake in the company.</li>
<li>Oblong, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBLG#NASDAQ">OBLG</a>) rose 36% to $0.2300.</li>
<li>Mustang Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBIO#NASDAQ">MBIO</a>) shares gained 27% to $0.3951 after falling over 8% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DMTK#NASDAQ">DMTK</a>) rose 26% to $0.44.</li>
<li>IGM Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGMS#NASDAQ">IGMS</a>) jumped 24% to $10.44.</li>
<li>Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOOF#NASDAQ">WOOF</a>) gained 23% to $3.0201 following better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>FREYR Battery, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FREY#NYSE">FREY</a>) gained 22.8% to $2.42 after the company issued an operations update.</li>
<li>CureVac N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVAC#NASDAQ">CVAC</a>) jumped 20.3% to $3.9604.</li>
<li>Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAXN#NASDAQ">MAXN</a>) rose 20% to $3.2601. Maxeon Solar Technologies announced Nasdaq notification of non-compliance.</li>
<li>MGO Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGOL#NASDAQ">MGOL</a>) gained 15.6% to $1.4450. MGO Global shares jumped around 447% on Tuesday after the company posted a year-over-year increase in its first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Venus Concept Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERO#NASDAQ">VERO</a>) rose 12.8% to $0.7002.</li>
<li>LM Funding America, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMFA#NASDAQ">LMFA</a>) shares climbed 12.2% to $3.67 after jumping around 15% on Tuesday. LM Funding America, last week, posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DQ#NYSE">DQ</a>) gained 12.1% to $21.43.</li>
<li>SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>) rose 10.5% to $3.0294 after the company announced it will now offer Tesla Powerwall 3 as part of its portfolio.</li>
<li>Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) climbed 9.5% to $16.33. Shah Capital recently withdrew its proxy campaign against the re-election of directors at Novavax&#8217;s 2024 Annual Meeting.</li>
<li>Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSIQ#NASDAQ">CSIQ</a>) rose 9.2% to $17.28. Roth MKM analyst Philip Shen maintained Canadian Solar with a Buy and maintained a $25 price target.</li>
<li>Brady Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRC#NYSE">BRC</a>) gained 8.6% to $65.48 after the company posted upbeat quarterly earnings and raised earnings guidance for FY24.</li>
<li>VS Media Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSME#NASDAQ">VSME</a>) gained 7.7% to $0.4065 after falling over 7% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) gained 6.8% to $104.32 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) jumped 6% to $229.69 following better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) rose 5.6% to $151.80.</li>
<li>Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) gained 4.7% to $329.05 after the company reported first-quarter financial results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Edible Garden AG Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDBL#NASDAQ">EDBL</a>) shares fell 52.7% to $2.05 after the company announced the pricing of a $6 million public offering.</li>
<li>Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGEN#NYSE">OGEN</a>) dipped 41.1% to $1.79. Oragenics named William &#8220;Frank&#8221; Peacock MD as Chief Clinical Officer.</li>
<li>Biodexa Pharmaceuticals Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDRX#NASDAQ">BDRX</a>) fell 39% to $1.4192 after the company announced $7 million of gross proceeds from warrant exercises.</li>
<li>Hywin Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYW#NASDAQ">HYW</a>) dipped 35.7% to $0.45.</li>
<li>MMTec, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTC#NASDAQ">MTC</a>) fell 29.3% to $0.6288.</li>
<li>Ault Alliance, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AULT#NYSE">AULT</a>) declined 25% to $0.3530.</li>
<li>FLJ Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLJ#NASDAQ">FLJ</a>) shares fell 24.3% to $0.8625 after jumping over 46% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTNT#NASDAQ">CTNT</a>) dipped 22% to $0.9091.</li>
<li>Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIE#NASDAQ">FFIE</a>) fell 22% to $1.0801</li>
<li>MultiMetaVerse Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMV#NASDAQ">MMV</a>) fell 19.7% to $0.7350.</li>
<li>Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YSG#NYSE">YSG</a>) shares declined 18.6% to $3.7050 following downbeat second-quarter results.</li>
<li>LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LFST#NASDAQ">LFST</a>) shares declined 17.4% to $6.17. LifeStance Health Group priced its secondary public offering of 20 million common shares at $6.25 per share.</li>
<li>Nanobiotix S.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBTX#NASDAQ">NBTX</a>) dipped 13.7% to $6.09 following first-quarter results.</li>
<li>Viasat Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) fell 12.6% to $16.42 after the company reported its fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOGL#NASDAQ">GOGL</a>) declined 11.7% to $13.92 following first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOV#NYSE">HOV</a>) fell 11.1% to $150.26 following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) declined 10.8% to $25.19 following worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results and soft third-quarter guidance.</li>
<li>IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>) shares fell 9.6% to $4.06 after the company announced a $300 million bought deal financing.</li>
<li>Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOD#NYSE">MOD</a>) shares fell 8.6% to $92.79 following mixed fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Hudbay Minerals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBM#NYSE">HBM</a>) shares declined 8% to $9.53 after the company announced a $300 million Bought Deal Equity Offering.</li>
<li>CAE Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAE#NYSE">CAE</a>) fell 8% to $18.25 after the company reported a year over-year decrease preliminary fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) fell 7.7% to $143.78 following downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) fell 7.6% to $120.28. Toll Brothers reported stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter and raised its FY24 forecast.</li>
<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) shares declined 6.7% to $301.39 after the company announced that its Chief Product Officer resigned and the company does not intend to replace the role.</li>
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Why XP Shares Are Trading Lower By Around 12%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Mid-Day Session

Photronics, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) shares are&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Wednesday.</a>
The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 46 cents,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/05/g38959205/photronics-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;missing the Wall Street view of 55 cents.</a>&nbsp;
Photronics reported quarterly revenues of $217.0 million,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;down 5% year-over-year</a>. Sales missed the analyst consensus of $231 million.
&#8220;Order rates, which typically pause during Lunar New Year, have recovered at a slower rate than we typically observe,&#8221; flagged &nbsp;Frank Lee, chief executive officer.&nbsp;
IC revenue was $160.9 million, down 4% year-over-year.&nbsp;FPD revenue was $56.1 million, down 10% from&nbsp;the same quarter last year.
&#8220;In addition, the recent earthquakes in Taiwan caused a loss of production across both IC and FPD, resulting in an approximately $3 million revenue impact,&#8221; Lee added.
Photronics said that cash generated from operating activities was $76.5 million in the quarter under review, and&nbsp;cash&nbsp;invested in organic growth through capital expenditures was $20.0 million.
The company&#8217;s cash balance at&nbsp;the end of the quarter was $539.2 million, with $20.7 million in short-term investments and $21.8 million in debt.
Outlook:&nbsp;For the third quarter, Photronics expects revenue to be between $221 million and $229 million (estimate: $240 million).
The company expects adjusted earnings per share<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;between $0.53 and $0.59 (estimate: $0.58).</a>
Price Action:&nbsp;PLAB shares are trading lower by 9.24% to $25.65 at last check Wednesday.&nbsp;

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Akoustis Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKTS#NASDAQ">AKTS</a>) shares rose 171.0% to $0.37 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $36.8 million. </li>
<li>WiSA Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WISA#NASDAQ">WISA</a>) shares moved upwards by 16.26% to $2.86. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.3 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Signing Day Sports (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGN#AMEX">SGN</a>) shares rose 15.08% to $0.35. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 million. </li>
<li>Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTI#NASDAQ">ASTI</a>) shares rose 11.31% to $0.12. The company's market cap stands at $3.7 million. </li>
<li>Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASNS#NASDAQ">ASNS</a>) stock increased by 9.43% to $0.58. The company's market cap stands at $1.9 million. </li>
<li>Saverone 2014 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVRE#NASDAQ">SVRE</a>) stock rose 8.65% to $0.59. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.4 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sequans Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>) stock declined by 11.4% to $0.62 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $38.4 million. </li>
<li>Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) stock declined by 10.83% to $25.2. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 billion. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) shares fell 10.67% to $16.83. The company's market cap stands at $2.1 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>MMTEC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTC#NASDAQ">MTC</a>) stock decreased by 9.01% to $0.81. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $161.2 million. </li>
<li>Meta Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMAT#NASDAQ">MMAT</a>) shares declined by 7.88% to $3.04. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.3 million. </li>
<li>Cyngn (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>) shares fell 5.86% to $0.12. The company's market cap stands at $16.6 million. 
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Photronics shares are trading lower following worse-than-expected Q2 financial results and soft Q3 guidance.

Photronics Sees Q3 Revenues Of $221M-$229M Vs. $240M Estimate, Company Projects Q3 Adjusted EPS Of $0.53-$0.59 Vs. $0.58 Estimate

Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.55 by 16.36 percent. This is a 14.81 percent decrease over earnings of $0.54 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $217.00 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $231.00 million by 6.06 percent. This is a 5.37 percent decrease over sales of $229.31 million the same period last year.

Photronics Q2 Adj $0.46 Misses $0.55 Estimate, Sales $217.00M Miss $231.00M Estimate

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) stock increased by 10.9% to $30.5 during Thursday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $1.9 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Airspan Networks Hldgs (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MIMO#AMEX">MIMO</a>) shares increased by 6.19% to $0.12. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.9 million. </li>
<li>Data Storage (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTST#NASDAQ">DTST</a>) shares rose 4.9% to $5.99. The company's market cap stands at $41.0 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Photronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) shares increased by 4.75% to $29.67. The company's market cap stands at $1.8 billion. </li>
<li>Alarum Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAR#NASDAQ">ALAR</a>) stock increased by 4.6% to $20.65. The company's market cap stands at $131.9 million. </li>
<li>Rubicon Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBT#NYSE">RBT</a>) stock increased by 4.46% to $0.42. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $17.8 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>X3 Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTKG#NASDAQ">XTKG</a>) shares declined by 33.3% to $0.66 during Thursday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $3.5 million. </li>
<li>FOXO Technologies (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXO#AMEX">FOXO</a>) shares decreased by 11.55% to $0.36. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.2 million. </li>
<li>Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRAP#NASDAQ">WRAP</a>) shares decreased by 6.56% to $2.12. The company's market cap stands at $93.7 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>CVD Equipment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVV#NASDAQ">CVV</a>) stock declined by 5.74% to $4.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $30.3 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Riskified (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSKD#NYSE">RSKD</a>) stock fell 5.18% to $5.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $911.2 million. </li>
<li>ARB IOT Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBB#NASDAQ">ARBB</a>) shares declined by 4.14% to $1.39. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $36.7 million. 
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Photronics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NYSE">PLAB</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.54% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.46 million shares sold short, which is 4.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.87 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Photronics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1709666130_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Photronics has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Photronics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Photronics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.64%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of International Flavors &amp; Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iff#NYSE">IFF</a>) fell during Wednesday&rsquo;s session after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results and reduced its expected quarterly dividend approximately 50% to 40 cents per share.
International Flavors &amp; Fragrances shares dipped 8.4% to $75.11 on Wednesday.
Here are some other stocks moving in today&#39;s mid-day session.
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Greenbrook TMS Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gbnh#NASDAQ">GBNH</a>) climbed 120.8% to $0.4351. Greenbrook TMS raised $2.5 million in debt financing.</li>
<li>Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ebs#NYSE">EBS</a>) gained 84% to $2.8050. Emergent BioSolutions appointed Joseph Papa as President and CEO, effective Feb. 21, 2024.</li>
<li>Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vtyx#NASDAQ">VTYX</a>) gained 77.2% to $5.30. Traders circulated unconfirmed analyst comments suggesting co might be the next big weight loss drug citing a new publication showing NLRP3 has significant weight loss similar to GLP-1.</li>
<li>Sound Group Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sogp#NASDAQ">SOGP</a>) shares rose 63.1% to $4.60. Sound Group announced the launch of new AI-powered applications.</li>
<li>Motus GI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mots#NASDAQ">MOTS</a>) shares rose 59.4% to $1.04 after the company was granted U.S. Patent #11904085 for &#39;Systems And Methods For Cleaning A Colon.&#39;</li>
<li>Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/seed#NASDAQ">SEED</a>) gained 34% to $3.11. Origin Agritech increased revenue by 77% year-over-year for the fiscal year ended Sep. 30, 2023.</li>
<li>Gentherm Incorporated (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/thrm#NASDAQ">THRM</a>) shares jumped 24.7% to $61.48 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued guidance.</li>
<li>RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rapt#NASDAQ">RAPT</a>) gained 24% to $8.52.</li>
<li>Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/efoi#NASDAQ">EFOI</a>) shares jumped 23.4% to $1.7050.</li>
<li>MediaAlpha, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/max#NYSE">MAX</a>) rose 19% to $18.80 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/janx#NASDAQ">JANX</a>) gained 18% to $11.75. Janux Therapeutics will host virtual event on Feb. 26th, 2024, at 4:30PM ET to discuss updated clinical data for PSMA-TRACTr JANX007 and EGFR-TRACTr JANX008.</li>
<li>Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iova#NASDAQ">IOVA</a>) rose 15.9% to $13.95.</li>
<li>TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trtx#NYSE">TRTX</a>) jumped 12.9% to $6.24 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd.(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/grmn#NYSE">GRMN</a>) rose 12.2% to $137.72 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance above estimates, recommended boosting annual dividend and authorized share buyback.</li>
<li>Select Water Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wttr#NYSE">WTTR</a>) gained 11.7% to $8.77 following strong earnings.</li>
<li>The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hckt#NASDAQ">HCKT</a>) surged 11.2% to $25.48 following upbeat results.</li>
<li>LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/livn#NASDAQ">LIVN</a>) jumped 8.8% to $57.28 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>EQT Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eqt#NYSE">EQT</a>) gained 8.8% to $36.69.</li>
<li>Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wix#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) gained 8.6% to $136.15 following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/blco#NYSE">BLCO</a>) gained 8.6% to $15.84 after reporting quarterly results.</li>
<li>Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wix#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) gained 8.2% to $135.56 following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/neo#NASDAQ">NEO</a>) rose 7.4% to $15.78 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tol#NYSE">TOL</a>) gained 6.6% to $110.42 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued FY24 EPS guidance above estimates.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/atch#NYSE">ATCH</a>) shares tumbled 41% to $1.19.</li>
<li>Shineco, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sisi#NASDAQ">SISI</a>) dipped 33.4% to $1.53 after gaining around 56% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sncr#NASDAQ">SNCR</a>) fell 32.2% to $8.30.</li>
<li>U Power Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ucar#NASDAQ">UCAR</a>) dipped 30% to $0.0710 after the company received a delisting notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market due to its ordinary shares&rsquo; closing bid price falling below $0.10 for ten consecutive trading days, as per the Low Priced Stocks Rule.</li>
<li>MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mny#NASDAQ">MNY</a>) fell 28% to $2.2259.</li>
<li>Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cyh#NYSE">CYH</a>) fell 27.3% to $2.9350 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/panw#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) shares dipped 26.2% to $270.29 after the company issued third-quarter guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tdoc#NYSE">TDOC</a>) shares fell 25.3% to $15.31 after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results and issued weak guidance.</li>
<li>Unisys Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uis#NYSE">UIS</a>) fell 24.5% to $5.88 after the company reported quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Pop Culture Group Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cpop#NASDAQ">CPOP</a>) fell 21.3% to $5.66 after jumping 171% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Amplitude, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ampl#NASDAQ">AMPL</a>) fell 16.6% to $11.73 after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results and issued weak guidance.</li>
<li>SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sedg#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) shares fell 15.7% to $71.20 after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mttr#NASDAQ">MTTR</a>) shares fell 15.4% to $2.1450 after the company posted weak quarterly sales and issued downbeat forecast.</li>
<li>Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zs#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) fell 14.8% to $212.15.</li>
<li>Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/med#NYSE">MED</a>) declined 14.3% to $41.95 after the company issued weak guidance.</li>
<li>Avinger, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgr#NASDAQ">AVGR</a>) shares fell 14.3% to $4.57 after surging 83% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/plab#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) fell 13% to $27.17 after the company reported first-quarter financial results below estimates.</li>
<li>Workiva Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wk#NYSE">WK</a>) fell 12.3% to $82.55 following quarterly results.</li>
<li>Fisker Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fsr#NYSE">FSR</a>) fell 11.4% to $0.5582.</li>
<li>Biofrontera Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bfri#NASDAQ">BFRI</a>) shares fell 6.1% to $1.0794. Biofrontera shares jumped 53% on Tuesday after the company announced a private placement of up to $16 million priced at the market per Nasdaq rules.</li>
<li>Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spt#NASDAQ">SPT</a>) shares declined 5.4% to $61.01 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued guidance.</li>
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Photronics, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLAB#NASDAQ">PLAB</a>) stock is trading lower Wednesday after the company reported its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/02/g37231957/photronics-reports-first-quarter-fiscal-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter results</a>.
The company clocked revenue growth of 2% year-on-year (Y/Y) to $216.3 million, missing the consensus of $220.0 million. The American semiconductor photomask manufacturer&#8217;s adjusted EPS of $0.48 missed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $0.49</a>. 
IC revenue was $157.6 million, up 1% Y/Y and down by 1% sequentially. FPD revenue was $58.7 million, up 8% from the same quarter last year and down by 7% sequentially.
Gross profit improved to $79.3 million from $76.1 million a year ago. The margin improved from 36% to 36.5% Y/Y.
The company exited the quarter with $508.5 million in cash balance, $13.0 million in short-term investments, and $23.4 million in debt.
Photronics generated first quarter operating cash flow of $41.5 million.
&#8220;Order rates improved through the quarter, continuing into second quarter,&#8221; said Frank Lee, CEO. &#8220;High-end IC revenue increased both sequentially and year-over-year, primarily in 22nm and 28nm nodes, as customers continue migration to these nodes for improved performance and optimal cost.&#8221;
Outlook:&nbsp;Photronics expects second-quarter revenue of $226 million &#8211; $236 million (<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus: $230 million</a>) and adjusted EPS of $0.50 &#8211; $0.58 (consensus: $0.56).
The stock has gained over 90% last year.
Price Action: PLAB shares traded lower by 16.80% at $25.96 on the last check Wednesday.
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The semiconductor industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by the rising demand for gadgets fueled by innovative and cutting-edge technology advancements. This creates an opportunity for investors to focus on semiconductor stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Photronics (PLAB), and Qorvo (QRVO) to leverage the sector's growth potential. Read on… The semiconductor industry is thriving, driven by technological advancements and the rising demand for gadgets that rely on chips. With AI-driven features and innovative enhancements integrated into smartphones, computers, and appliances, semiconductors have become a crucial part of daily life, accelerating their demand across industries.
Amid this surge, investors could consider keeping an eye on fundamentally sound semiconductor stocks such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TSM/">TSM</a>), Photronics, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PLAB/">PLAB</a>), and Qorvo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QRVO/">QRVO</a>). These companies are poised to benefit from the rapid growth in semiconductor demand.
Key innovations in AI, machine learning, 5G networks, big data, and electric vehicles have boosted the demand for semiconductor chips. With frequent groundbreaking innovations in gadgets that utilize these chips, both the average consumer and tech enthusiasts are increasingly drawn to these products, driving further demand.
According to a study by Counterpoint, global smartphone shipments are expected to <a href="https://www.counterpointresearch.com/insights/global-smartphone-forecast-2024/">grow by 5%</a> year-over-year in 2024, reaching 1.23 billion units—the highest in the past five years. The inclusion of generative AI features in smartphones is a key factor driving this increased demand.
Similarly, the PC market is seeing rising demand for chips, especially in graphical processing units (GPUs) used for gaming, crypto-mining, and video editing. This ongoing need for more advanced GPUs continues to fuel growth in the PC segment.
Gartner, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IT/">IT</a>) reports that worldwide PC shipments <a href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-07-10-gartner-says-worldwide-pc-shipments-increased-1-point-9-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2024">reached 60.6 million units</a> in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 1.9% increase from the same period in 2023. This highlights the growing importance of semiconductors in supporting various computing functions.
The semiconductor industry's performance reflects these trends. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales <a href="https://www.semiconductors.org/global-semiconductor-sales-increase-18-3-in-q2-2024-compared-to-q2-2023-quarter-to-quarter-sales-up-6-5/">reached $149.9 billion</a> in the second quarter of 2024, an 18.3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2023.
Looking ahead, the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) forecasts <a href="https://www.wsts.org/esraCMS/extension/media/f/WST/6558/WSTS_FC-Release-2024_05.pdf">a 12.5% growth</a> in the global semiconductor market, with the market expected to reach $687 billion in 2024 alone. This growth outlook underscores the immense potential for continued success in the semiconductor sector.
So, considering these trends, let's analyze the fundamentals of three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> stocks, beginning with #3.
Stock #3: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TSM/">TSM</a>)
Headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, TSM manufactures, packages, tests, and sells integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices. The company provides a range of wafer fabrication processes and also offers customer and engineering support services.
On October 3, TSM announced the <a href="https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3174">signing of a memorandum of understanding</a> with Amkor Technology, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AMKR/">AMKR</a>) to collaborate and bring advanced packaging and test capabilities to Arizona to further expand the region's semiconductor ecosystem.
Through this agreement, TSM would utilize AMKR's contract turnkey advanced packaging and test services. The collaboration allows TSM to better serve its customers by streamlining processes. By capitalizing on AMKR's expertise, TSM can enhance the efficiency of its operations and meet customer demands with improved speed and quality.
On August 20, ESMC, a joint venture between TSM, Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IFNNY/">IFNNY</a>), and NXP Semiconductors N.V. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NXPI/">NXPI</a>), <a href="https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3169">announced a ceremony</a> to mark the initial phase of land preparation for the joint venture's first semiconductor lab in Dresden, Germany.
The facility is expected to bring TSM's advanced manufacturing capabilities closer to European customers, fostering stronger partnerships and expanding its influence in the European market.
TSM's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 22.86% is 117.20% higher than the 10.53% industry average. Its trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 43.62% is 780.3% higher than the 4.96% industry average. Likewise, the stock's trailing-12-month gross profit margin of 54.45% is 8.4% higher than the industry average of 50.26%.
During the fiscal third quarter that ended September 30, 2024, TSM's net revenue increased 39% year-over-year to $23.50 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp">gross profit</a> grew 48.1% from the year-ago value to $13.59 billion. Moreover, the company's income from operations was $11.16 billion, up 58.2% year-over-year.
In addition, TSM's net income and EPS totaled $10.06 billion and $0.39, indicating a growth of 54.2% for both from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect the company's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 32.4% year-over-year to $26.24 billion. For the same quarter, the company's EPS is expected to grow 51% from the prior year's period to $2.17. Moreover, the company topped the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
Shares of TSM have surged 51.8% over the past six months and 124.1% over the past year to close the last trading session at $200.78.
TSM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
TSM has an A grade for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #8 out of 91 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/semiconductor-wireless-chip/">Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TSM/">Click here</a> to access additional TSM ratings for Stability, Momentum, Value, and Growth.
Stock #2: Photronics, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PLAB/">PLAB</a>)
PLAB is a global manufacturer and seller of photomask products for integrated circuits, flat panel displays (FPD), and circuit pattern transfer onto semiconductor wafers and substrates. The company sells its products to semiconductor and FPD manufacturers, designers, foundries, and high-performance electronics manufacturers.
When talking about PLAB's trailing 12-month EBITDA margin of 35.95%, it is 266.6% higher than the industry average of 9.81%. The stock's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 10.95% is 4.1% more than the sector average of 10.53%. Plus, its trailing-12-month net income margin of 16.22% is 329.8% higher than the 3.77% industry average.
For the fiscal third quarter that ended on July 28, 2024, PLAB's revenue came in at $210.98 million. Its gross profit registered at $75.14 million. Moreover, the company's non-GAAP net income attributable to PLAB increased marginally year-over-year to $31.92 million. Meanwhile, its EPS stood at $0.51.
As of July 28, 2024, PLAB's cash and cash equivalents amounted to $537.33 million, compared to $499.29 million on October 31, 2023. Its total current assets came in at $892.64 million, up from $785.45 million on October 31, 2023.
The consensus revenue estimate of $940 million for the fiscal year ending October 2025 reflects a year-over-year rise of 9%. Its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 5.8% from the prior year to $2.20.
Shares of PLAB have surged 2.7% over the past month and 17.2% over the past year to close the last trading session at $23.74.
PLAB's solid fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
PLAB has a B grade for Value and Quality. In the same industry, it is ranked #7 out of 91 stocks.
To access PLAB's additional grades for Growth, Stability, Momentum, and Sentiment ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/PLAB/">click here</a>.
Stock #1: Qorvo, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QRVO/">QRVO</a>)
QRVO develops and commercializes technologies for wireless, wired, and power markets. The company's operations span three segments: High Performance Analog (HPA); Connectivity and Sensors Group (CSG); and Advanced Cellular Group (ACG). It also offers foundry services for defense and aerospace clients.
On January 31, QRVO <a href="https://ir.qorvo.com/news-releases/news-release-details/qorvor-acquire-anokiwave">announced a definitive agreement</a> to acquire Anokiwave, a supplier of high-performance silicon integrated circuits for intelligent active array antennas used in defense, SATCOM, and 5G applications. Anokiwave's high-frequency beamforming and IF-to-RF conversion ICs would complement QRVO's existing RF front-end portfolio.
The combination of QRVO's capabilities with Anokiwave's technology would enable QRVO to deliver highly integrated solutions and SiPs for defense, aerospace, and network infrastructure.
QRVO's trailing-12-month EBIT margin of 11.12% is 124.3% higher than the 4.96% industry average. The stock's trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 19.06% is 81% more than the 10.53% industry average. Additionally, its ROTC of 4.92% is 76.6% higher than the industry average of 2.79%.
QRVO's revenue for the fiscal 2025 first quarter, which ended on June 29, 2024, increased 36.2% year-over-year to $886.67 million. Its non-GAAP operating income rose 110.1% from the year-ago value to $98.13 million.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income amounted to $83.52 million, or $0.87 per share, up 148.7% and 155.9% from the previous year's quarter, respectively.
For the September 2024 quarter, QRVO expects <a href="https://ir.qorvo.com/news-releases/news-release-details/qorvor-announces-fiscal-2025-first-quarter-financial-results">a sequential increase</a> in revenue, gross margin, and EPS. It projects revenue of approximately $1.025 billion, with a potential leeway of $25 million. Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be between 46% and 47%. Meanwhile, non-GAAP earnings per share is forecasted to be between $1.75 and $1.95.
Street expects QRVO's revenue and EPS for the next fiscal year (ending March 2026) to increase 7.8% and 27.9% year-over-year to $4.26 billion and $7.94, respectively. Furthermore, the company has surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of QRVO have gained 4.7% over the past month and 14% over the past year to close the last trading session at $104.50.
QRVO's promising outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. It has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
QRVO has a B grade for Growth, Value, and Quality. It is ranked #4 out of 91 stocks within the Semiconductor &amp; Wireless Chip industry.
Beyond what we stated above, we have also given QRVO grades for Momentum, Sentiment, and Stability. Get all the QRVO's ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QRVO/">here</a>.
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TSM shares fell $1.08 (-0.54%) in premarket trading Monday. Year-to-date, TSM has gained 94.72%, versus a 24.15% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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