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Photronics (PLAB) R&D spending by quarter
Photronics' R&D spending was $3.7M in Q3 FY26 (third quarter fiscal 2026), +31% from Q2 FY26. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $2.6M (Q1 FY26) to $5.3M (Q4 FY24).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY26 | $3.7M | +31% | -13% |
| Q2 FY26 | $2.8M | +9% | -31% |
| Q1 FY26 | $2.6M | -19% | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $3.2M | -25% | -40% |
| Q3 FY25 | $4.3M | +4% | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $4.1M | -23% | — |
| Q4 FY24 | $5.3M | — | — |
Q3 FY26 at a glance
Photronics, Q3 FY26: revenue $216M (+3% year over year), operating margin 21.1%, net earnings $28.9M, operating cash flow $76.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Photronics' R&D spending?
Photronics' R&D spending was $3.7M in Q3 FY26 (third quarter fiscal 2026), +31% from Q2 FY26.
How has Photronics' R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $2.6M (Q1 FY26) to $5.3M (Q4 FY24).