PLAB PHOTRONICS INC

NEUTRAL Impact: 2/10 144
Horizon days Filed Apr 17, 2026 Processed 1mo ago SEC 0001959173-26-002968
Form 144 — notice of proposed sale of securities
Latest settled — T+20d ⚠ clustered
PLAB ▲ +7.50% at T+20d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +7.50% · α vs SPY +2.13% · entry $48.38 → $52.01
Next anchor: T+60d in 5w
Currently $29.56 · -38.90% from $48.38 entry
Entry anchored
Apr 17, 12:17 PM ET
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T+1d
+1.86%
call +1.86% · α +2.05%
$49.28
settled 7w ago
T+5d
+8.04%
call +8.04% · α +7.49%
$52.27
settled 7w ago
T+20d
+7.50%
call +7.50% · α +2.13%
$52.01
settled 26d ago
T+60d
call — · α —
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Executive Summary

Rui Zhang, an officer of Photronics (PLAB), has filed a Form 144 to notify intent to sell up to 1,752 shares of common stock, valued at approximately $76,212, following a recent vesting event. This is a routine insider transaction and not an immediate sale.

Actionable Insight

This is a small, routine sale following stock vesting and does not signal material concern. Monitor for actual execution via Form 4 filing. Given recent insider selling trends ($3.4M in 30 days), continued outflows could weigh on sentiment if they accelerate.

Key Facts

  • Rui Zhang is an officer of Photronics Inc. (PLAB).
  • Filed Form 144 to propose sale of 1,752 shares of common stock.
  • Approximate value of shares: $76,212 based on current market price.
  • Shares became eligible for sale following vesting on April 8, 2026.
  • Filing was submitted on April 17, 2026, via Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC.

Financial Impact

Approximately $76,212 in potential sale value (1,752 shares).

insider ownershipshare supply

Risk Factors

  • Perception of insider selling may create minor downward pressure if aggregated with other recent sales.
  • Sale could be interpreted as lack of confidence if market conditions deteriorate.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Semiconductors & Related Devices

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
144 Filing (Primary)0001959173-26-002968
Document: 0001959173-26-002968-index.html0001959173-26-002968
Document: 0001959173-26-002968.txt0001959173-26-002968
13 reports for PLAB
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40% Hit rate 4 of 10 directional calls best @ T+5▲ +12.81%Feb 25, 2026
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May 28, 2026
12d ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$34.02 $32.11▲ +5.61%▲ +5.57%$29.56 (+13.11%)
May 14, 2026
26d ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$50.02 $51.46▲ +2.88%▲ +1.92%$29.56 (−40.90%)
May 13, 2026
27d ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$51.86 $45.77▼ −11.74%▼ −10.59%$29.56 (−43.00%)
Apr 17, 2026
7w ago
144
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$48.38 $52.27▲ +8.04%▲ +7.49%$29.56 (−38.90%)
Apr 13, 2026
8w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$45.67 $49.28▼ −7.90%▼ −4.61%$29.56 (+35.27%)
Apr 13, 2026
8w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$45.67 $49.28▼ −7.90%▼ −4.61%$29.56 (+35.27%)
Apr 8, 2026
9w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$43.29 $45.86▼ −5.94%▼ −2.42%$29.56 (+31.72%)
Apr 8, 2026
9w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$43.29 $45.86▼ −5.94%▼ −2.42%$29.56 (+31.72%)
Apr 8, 2026
9w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$43.29 $45.86▼ −5.94%▼ −2.42%$29.56 (+31.72%)
Apr 8, 2026
9w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 5/10
$43.29 $45.86▼ −5.94%▼ −2.42%$29.56 (+31.72%)
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