Photronics Ownership | Who Owns Photronics?
Photronics Ownership Summary
Photronics is owned by 42.84% institutional investors, 3.18% insiders, and 53.98% retail investors. Blackrock is the largest institutional shareholder, holding 16.46% of PLAB shares. iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is the top mutual fund, with 6.11% of its assets in Photronics shares.
PLAB Ownership Benchmark
| Type | Name | % Inst | % Insiders | % Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | Photronics | 42.84% | 3.18% | 53.98% |
| Sector | Technology Stocks | 36.93% | 14.89% | 48.18% |
| Idea | Semiconductor Stocks List | 48.16% | 6.95% | 44.89% |
Institutional Shareholders
Top Institutional Shareholders by Total Shares
| Holder | Shares | % Holding | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock | 10.17M | 16.46% | $250.80M |
| Blackrock funding, inc. /de | 9.39M | 16.24% | $379.33M |
| Vanguard group | 5.67M | 9.51% | $181.46M |
| Dimensional fund advisors lp | 3.96M | 6.86% | $160.12M |
| Lsv asset management | 2.88M | 4.99% | $116.48M |
| American century companies | 2.82M | 4.88% | $113.95M |
| State street | 2.24M | 3.88% | $90.51M |
| Victory capital management | 1.94M | 3.35% | $78.34M |
| Geode capital management | 1.85M | 3.21% | $74.96M |
| Invesco | 1.43M | 2.47% | $57.69M |
Top Institutional Shareholders by % of Total Assets
| Holder | Shares | % Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel investment management | 200.45K | 4.84% | $8.10M |
| Penbrook management | 96.73K | 2.96% | $3.91M |
| Decker retirement planning | 97.39K | 1.78% | $3.94M |
| Mill road capital management | 80.20K | 1.70% | $3.24M |
| Needham investment management | 605.00K | 1.25% | $24.45M |
| Easterly investment partners | 403.70K | 1.23% | $16.05M |
| Illumine investment management | 34.53K | 1.07% | $1.40M |
| Summerhaven investment management | 39.84K | 0.99% | $1.61M |
| Hudson portfolio management | 25.91K | 0.88% | $1.05M |
| Heartland advisors | 370.68K | 0.76% | $14.98M |
Top Buyers
| Holder | Shares | % Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan nelson investment management | 1.19M | 0.48% | 1.19M |
| Blackrock funding, inc. /de | 9.39M | 0.01% | 559.41K |
| Polar capital | 513.45K | 0.07% | 513.45K |
| Vanguard fiduciary trust | 378.65K | 0.00% | 378.65K |
| Norges bank | 360.63K | 0.00% | 360.63K |
Top Sellers
| Holder | Shares | % Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubric capital management lp | - | - | -1.86M |
| Arrowstreet capital, limited partnership | - | - | -535.20K |
| Citadel advisors | 9.06K | 0.00% | -434.86K |
| Morgan stanley | 1.03M | 0.00% | -382.18K |
| Walleye trading | - | - | -353.03K |
New Positions
| Holder | Shares | % Assets | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan nelson investment management | 1.19M | 0.48% | 1.19M | $47.90M |
| Polar capital | 513.45K | 0.07% | 513.45K | $20.75M |
| Vanguard fiduciary trust | 378.65K | 0.00% | 378.65K | $15.30M |
| Norges bank | 360.63K | 0.00% | 360.63K | $11.54M |
| Lazard asset management | 117.36K | 0.01% | 117.36K | $4.74M |
Sold Out
| Holder | Change |
|---|---|
| Newedge advisors | -1.00 |
| Riggs asset managment | -5.00 |
| Mendota financial group | -8.00 |
| Cedar mountain advisors | -10.00 |
| Principal securities | -10.00 |
Institutional Ownership Trends
| Date | Holdings | Change % | Shares | Change % | Ownership | Change % | Increased Position | Change % | Decreased Position | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 198 | -38.13% | 24,759,218 | -55.31% | 42 | 0.46% | 105 | -33.54% | 64 | -47.11% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 242 | -13.26% | 45,346,777 | -15.62% | 76 | 0.96% | 113 | -10.32% | 94 | -6.00% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 262 | 2.75% | 53,369,504 | 3.12% | 88 | 1.22% | 116 | -9.38% | 97 | 12.79% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 262 | 1.16% | 54,092,103 | -2.38% | 88 | 1.12% | 126 | -3.82% | 93 | 8.14% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 256 | -7.25% | 55,450,946 | -2.98% | 89 | 1.04% | 129 | -12.84% | 86 | 4.88% |
Top Mutual Funds Shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % Holding | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 3.60M | 6.11% | 795.00 |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 2.54M | 4.31% | - |
| Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv | 1.79M | 3.04% | 5.77K |
| Vanguard US Total Market Shares ETF | 1.93M | 3.04% | - |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 1.46M | 2.48% | 7.73K |
| Victory Small Cap Value CIT (Net 75) | 1.40M | 2.42% | 1.36M |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 1.35M | 2.29% | 11.37K |
| Victory Sycamore Small Company Opp R | 1.32M | 2.24% | -79.00K |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 1.08M | 1.83% | -2.18K |
| DFA US Small Cap Value I | 780.50K | 1.32% | -92.58K |
Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Role | Activity | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | ZHANG RUI | VP, CAO & Corporate Controller | Sell | $212.77K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Lee Kang Jyh | - | Sell | $460.50K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Lee Kang Jyh | - | Sell | $458.00K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Lee Kang Jyh | - | Sell | $451.00K |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Wang Hsueh-Chun | SVP/COO IC & US/EU Mnstrm Ops | Sell | $872.02K |
Insider Transactions Trends
| Date | Buy | Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q2 | - | 21 |
| 2026 Q1 | - | 15 |
| 2025 Q4 | - | 10 |
| 2025 Q3 | - | 6 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | 6 |
PLAB Ownership FAQ
Try Tickergate Pro Free
Customize Everything. 100% Flexibility. Fast and Easy to Use (No code or Excel Needed)
Customize your own personal stocks lists, views and charts
Choose from hundreds of fields, up to 15 years of history
Conduct deep comparison analysis
Discover trending investment themes
Find your next best investment
Research stocks using tools