Chuck Royce's PLAB Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 384,360 shares of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) worth $12.3 M, representing 0.12% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Chuck Royce has maintained a long-term strategic position in PLAB, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 468,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 579,700 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Photronics (PLAB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Photronics (PLAB) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -588 | Reduce 0.15% | 384,360 | $32.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -79,646 | Reduce 17.14% | 384,948 | $22.95 |
| Q2 2025 | -226,234 | Reduce 32.75% | 464,594 | $18.83 |
| Q1 2025 | -6,000 | Reduce 0.86% | 690,828 | $20.76 |
| Q4 2024 | -49,778 | Reduce 6.67% | 696,828 | $23.56 |
| Q3 2024 | +12,603 | Add 1.72% | 746,606 | $24.76 |
| Q2 2024 | -1,119 | Reduce 0.15% | 734,003 | $24.67 |
| Q1 2024 | -52,705 | Reduce 6.69% | 735,122 | $28.32 |
| Q4 2023 | -29,093 | Reduce 3.56% | 787,827 | $31.37 |
| Q3 2023 | -49,020 | Reduce 5.66% | 816,920 | $20.21 |
| Q2 2023 | -101,880 | Reduce 10.53% | 865,940 | $25.79 |
| Q1 2023 | -5,242 | Reduce 0.54% | 967,820 | $16.58 |
| Q4 2022 | +36,983 | Add 3.95% | 973,062 | $16.83 |
| Q3 2022 | +24,058 | Add 2.64% | 936,079 | $14.62 |
| Q2 2022 | -37,825 | Reduce 3.98% | 912,021 | $19.48 |
| Q1 2022 | -36,286 | Reduce 3.68% | 949,846 | $16.97 |
| Q4 2021 | -64,889 | Reduce 6.17% | 986,132 | $18.85 |
| Q3 2021 | -10,000 | Reduce 0.94% | 1.05 M | $13.63 |
| Q2 2021 | +3,806 | Add 0.36% | 1.06 M | $13.21 |
| Q1 2021 | +55,963 | Add 5.59% | 1.06 M | $12.86 |
| Q4 2020 | +2,309 | Add 0.23% | 1 M | $11.16 |
| Q3 2020 | +19,055 | Add 1.94% | 998,943 | $9.96 |
| Q2 2020 | -8,806 | Reduce 0.89% | 979,888 | $11.13 |
| Q1 2020 | -20,200 | Reduce 2.00% | 988,694 | $10.26 |
| Q4 2019 | -107,367 | Reduce 9.62% | 1.01 M | $15.76 |
| Q3 2019 | -61,100 | Reduce 5.19% | 1.12 M | $10.88 |
| Q2 2019 | -1,315 | Reduce 0.11% | 1.18 M | $8.20 |
| Q1 2019 | +15,205 | Add 1.31% | 1.18 M | $9.45 |
| Q4 2018 | -103,322 | Reduce 8.16% | 1.16 M | $9.68 |
| Q3 2018 | +47,200 | Add 3.87% | 1.27 M | $9.85 |
| Q2 2018 | +90,600 | Add 8.02% | 1.22 M | $7.97 |
| Q1 2018 | +80,900 | Add 7.72% | 1.13 M | $8.25 |
| Q4 2017 | -16,844 | Reduce 1.58% | 1.05 M | $8.53 |
| Q3 2017 | +58,877 | Add 5.85% | 1.06 M | $8.85 |
| Q2 2017 | -18,200 | Reduce 1.78% | 1.01 M | $9.40 |
| Q1 2017 | -130,400 | Reduce 11.29% | 1.02 M | $10.70 |
| Q4 2016 | -38,100 | Reduce 3.19% | 1.15 M | $11.30 |
| Q3 2016 | +5,600 | Add 0.47% | 1.19 M | $10.31 |
| Q2 2016 | -71,300 | Reduce 5.67% | 1.19 M | $8.91 |
| Q1 2016 | -72,500 | Reduce 5.45% | 1.26 M | $10.41 |
| Q4 2015 | -579,700 | Reduce 30.34% | 1.33 M | $12.45 |
| Q3 2015 | +117,700 | Add 6.56% | 1.91 M | $9.06 |
| Q2 2015 | +182,400 | Add 11.33% | 1.79 M | $9.51 |
| Q1 2015 | +2,860 | Add 0.18% | 1.61 M | $8.50 |
| Q4 2014 | +468,700 | Add 41.15% | 1.61 M | $8.31 |
| Q3 2014 | +136,400 | Add 13.60% | 1.14 M | $8.05 |
| Q2 2014 | -50,000 | Reduce 4.75% | 1 M | $8.60 |
| Q1 2014 | +230,000 | Add 27.96% | 1.05 M | $8.53 |
| Q4 2013 | -60,000 | Reduce 6.80% | 822,600 | $9.03 |
| Q3 2013 | +113,000 | Add 14.68% | 882,600 | $7.83 |
| Q2 2013 | +769,600 | Add 0.00% | 769,600 | $8.06 |
Chuck Royce's Photronics Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) in Q2 2013, acquiring 769,600 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) was in Q2 2013, adding 769,600 shares worth $6.2 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 384,360 shares of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB), valued at approximately $12.3 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) represents approximately 0.12% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) was 1,910,660 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015.