PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:PLAB • US7194051022
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PLAB Technical Rating and Analysis
Taking everything into account, PLAB scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, PLAB has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that PLAB is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 94% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by PLAB over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- PLAB is part of the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are 115 other stocks in this industry. PLAB outperforms 71% of them.
- PLAB is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so PLAB is performing more or less in line with the market.
- In the last month PLAB has a been trading in the 31.80 - 43.63 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- PLAB has an average volume of 1147940 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
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PLAB Setup Rating and Analysis
Although PLAB has an excellent technical rating, it does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Prices have been extended to the upside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.
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PLAB Support and Resistance Analysis
19.49
When analyzing the support we can see 6 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 35.15 to 35.49. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the weekly time frame.
- Support @33.31 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @24.19 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @21.91 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @20.64 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @19.69 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 43.25 to 43.58. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
PLAB Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for PLAB is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for PLAB is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 94.65 | POSITIVE | PLAB has a high relative strength, it outperformed 94.65% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of PLAB is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PLAB is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PLAB is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 67.4 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for PLAB is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.9 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests PLAB has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 94.02 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests PLAB may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 5.7 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for PLAB suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 21.6 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for PLAB suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
PLAB Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
PLAB Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NASDAQ:PLAB (3/26/2026, 1:44:59 PM)
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-2.82 (-6.51%)
PHOTRONICS INC / PLAB TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for PLAB stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to PLAB.
Can you provide the trend direction for PHOTRONICS INC?
The current trend direction for PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) stock?
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) has an RSI value of 67.3979. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for PHOTRONICS INC?
The buy/sell signal for PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What are the support and resistance levels for PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) stock?
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) has a support level at 35.49. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of PLAB support and resistance levels.