Cliff Asness's PLAB Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 391,487 shares of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) worth $12.53 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 53 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in PLAB, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2016, adding 389,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2020, reducing 271,757 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's Photronics (PLAB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Photronics (PLAB) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +27,364 | Add 7.52% | 391,487 | $32.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +73,214 | Add 25.17% | 364,123 | $22.95 |
| Q2 2025 | -80,906 | Reduce 21.76% | 290,909 | $18.83 |
| Q1 2025 | +44,764 | Add 13.69% | 371,815 | $20.76 |
| Q4 2024 | -24,933 | Reduce 7.08% | 327,051 | $23.56 |
| Q3 2024 | +15,239 | Add 4.53% | 351,984 | $24.76 |
| Q2 2024 | +58,080 | Add 20.84% | 336,745 | $24.67 |
| Q1 2024 | -102,754 | Reduce 26.94% | 278,665 | $28.32 |
| Q4 2023 | -57,230 | Reduce 13.05% | 381,419 | $31.37 |
| Q3 2023 | +46,331 | Add 11.81% | 438,649 | $20.21 |
| Q2 2023 | -39,363 | Reduce 9.12% | 392,318 | $25.79 |
| Q1 2023 | +38,879 | Add 9.90% | 431,681 | $16.58 |
| Q4 2022 | +37,771 | Add 10.64% | 392,802 | $16.83 |
| Q3 2022 | +167,982 | Add 89.81% | 355,031 | $14.62 |
| Q2 2022 | -8,858 | Reduce 4.52% | 187,049 | $19.48 |
| Q1 2022 | +21,208 | Add 12.14% | 195,907 | $16.97 |
| Q4 2021 | +34,512 | Add 24.62% | 174,699 | $18.85 |
| Q3 2021 | -24,656 | Reduce 14.96% | 140,187 | $13.63 |
| Q2 2021 | -95,218 | Reduce 36.61% | 164,843 | $13.21 |
| Q1 2021 | -81,984 | Reduce 23.97% | 260,061 | $12.86 |
| Q4 2020 | -94,121 | Reduce 21.58% | 342,045 | $11.16 |
| Q3 2020 | -124,171 | Reduce 22.16% | 436,166 | $9.96 |
| Q2 2020 | -85,969 | Reduce 13.30% | 560,337 | $11.13 |
| Q1 2020 | -271,757 | Reduce 29.60% | 646,306 | $10.26 |
| Q4 2019 | -3,326 | Reduce 0.36% | 918,063 | $15.76 |
| Q3 2019 | +135,892 | Add 17.30% | 921,389 | $10.88 |
| Q2 2019 | +327,571 | Add 71.53% | 785,497 | $8.20 |
| Q1 2019 | +108,226 | Add 30.95% | 457,926 | $9.45 |
| Q4 2018 | -134,313 | Reduce 27.75% | 349,700 | $9.68 |
| Q3 2018 | -220,045 | Reduce 31.25% | 484,013 | $9.85 |
| Q2 2018 | -142,259 | Reduce 16.81% | 704,058 | $7.98 |
| Q1 2018 | -241,677 | Reduce 22.21% | 846,317 | $8.25 |
| Q4 2017 | +29,685 | Add 2.80% | 1.09 M | $8.52 |
| Q3 2017 | +132,509 | Add 14.31% | 1.06 M | $8.85 |
| Q2 2017 | +119,940 | Add 14.88% | 925,800 | $9.40 |
| Q1 2017 | +13,393 | Add 1.69% | 805,860 | $10.70 |
| Q4 2016 | -20,292 | Reduce 2.50% | 792,467 | $11.30 |
| Q3 2016 | +389,700 | Add 92.11% | 812,759 | $10.31 |
| Q2 2016 | +234,612 | Add 124.50% | 423,059 | $8.91 |
| Q1 2016 | +122,792 | Add 187.03% | 188,447 | $10.41 |
| Q4 2015 | +37,786 | Add 135.58% | 65,655 | $12.44 |
| Q3 2015 | -1,863 | Reduce 6.27% | 27,869 | $9.04 |
| Q2 2015 | -1,011 | Reduce 3.29% | 29,732 | $9.52 |
| Q1 2015 | -2,521 | Reduce 7.58% | 30,743 | $8.49 |
| Q4 2014 | -1,700 | Reduce 4.86% | 33,264 | $8.30 |
| Q3 2014 | -12,900 | Reduce 26.95% | 34,964 | $8.04 |
| Q2 2014 | -38,700 | Reduce 44.71% | 47,864 | $8.61 |
| Q1 2014 | -58,000 | Reduce 40.12% | 86,564 | $8.53 |
| Q4 2013 | -59,265 | Reduce 29.08% | 144,564 | $9.03 |
| Q3 2013 | -208,642 | Reduce 50.58% | 203,829 | $7.83 |
| Q2 2013 | +412,471 | Add 0.00% | 412,471 | $8.06 |
| Q4 2012 | +595,337 | Add 0.00% | 595,337 | $5.96 |
Cliff Asness's Photronics Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) in Q4 2012, acquiring 595,337 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) for 53 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) was in Q4 2012, adding 595,337 shares worth $3.55 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 391,487 shares of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB), valued at approximately $12.53 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) represents approximately 0.01% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) was 1,087,994 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2017.