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Photronics, Inc.

Photronics, Inc.

PLABNASDAQTechnology● Active
$29.96
+$0.81(+2.78%)
Market Cap$1.8B
P/E Ratio
52W High$56
52W Low$17.57

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

PLAB · cash on hand · updated Oct 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$588.2M -8.2% vs prior year
FY · as of Oct 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$492.3M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$95.9M
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-8.2%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$637.7M
Q2 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: October 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$588.2MCash on Hand
Total Debt$6.0MTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt+$582.2MNet Cash Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 99%Debt 1%

Photronics, Inc. has a net cash position of $582.2M, holding more cash than debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$588.2M$6.0M = +$582.2M

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
PLAB annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Oct 31, 2025Latest$588.2M-8.2%
Oct 31, 2024$640.7M+25.1%
Oct 31, 2023$512.2M+42.9%
Oct 31, 2022$358.5M+29.6%
Oct 31, 2021$276.7M-0.7%
PLAB cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

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#5
Photronics, Inc.
Photronics, Inc.YOU
PLAB
$588.2M33.3%
Technology sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) cash on hand as of October 31, 2025 is $588.2M, comprising $492.3M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $95.9M in short-term investments — reported as Photronics, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Photronics, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Photronics, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows decreased -8.2% in 2025: decreased -8.2% in 2025. Photronics, Inc. cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Photronics, Inc. carries total debt of $6.0M against cash of $588.2M, resulting in a net cash position of +$582.2M. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.

Frequently asked questions

PLAB cash on hand · 5 questions

As of October 31, 2025, Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) has $588,165,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $492,256,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $95,909,000 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (May 3, 2026): $637,667,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Photronics, Inc. · Photronics, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: October 31, 2025