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Silicon Laboratories vs Photronics: SLAB and PLAB compared
Silicon Laboratories is the larger company: $228M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $216M for Photronics (Q3 FY26). Silicon Laboratories is growing faster (+18% against +3% a year earlier). Photronics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 21.1% against -4.7%.
Where the money goes: SLAB and PLAB
Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) · Q2 2026
Silicon Laboratories, Q2 2026: revenue $228M (+18% year over year), operating margin -4.7%, net loss $10.6M, operating cash flow −$14.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Photronics (PLAB) · Q3 FY26
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.
| Silicon Laboratories (SLAB) | Photronics (PLAB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $228M | $216M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +18% | +3% |
| Gross margin | — | 33.2% |
| Operating margin | -4.7% | 21.1% |
| Net earnings | −$10.6M | $28.9M |
| Net margin | -4.6% | 13.4% |
| Operating cash flow | −$14.5M | $76.3M |
| Free cash flow | — | $39.4M |
| Market value | $7.4B | $1.7B |
| P/E | — | 10.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $222.86 | $41.33 |
Where the revenue comes from
Silicon Laboratories
- Industrial & Commercial: $135M (59%)
- Home & Life: $93.2M (41%)
Photronics
- Integrated Circuits: $155M (72%)
- Flat Panel Displays: $61.4M (28%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Silicon Laboratories or Photronics?
Silicon Laboratories is the larger company: $228M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $216M for Photronics (Q3 FY26).
Is Silicon Laboratories or Photronics growing faster?
Silicon Laboratories is growing faster (+18% against +3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Silicon Laboratories or Photronics?
Photronics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 21.1% against -4.7%.
More: Silicon Laboratories earnings · how Silicon Laboratories makes money · Photronics earnings · how Photronics makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.