Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s PLAB Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) (via Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech)) currently holds 119,748 shares of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) worth $3.83 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has maintained a long-term strategic position in PLAB, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2015, adding 1.06 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2020, reducing 582,200 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Photronics (PLAB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Photronics (PLAB) Trades by Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -112,545 | Reduce 48.45% | 119,748 | $32.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +2,523 | Add 1.10% | 232,293 | $22.95 |
| Q2 2025 | +73,077 | Add 46.64% | 229,770 | $18.83 |
| Q1 2025 | -67,095 | Reduce 29.98% | 156,693 | $20.76 |
| Q4 2024 | +29,193 | Add 15.00% | 223,788 | $23.56 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,800 | Reduce 0.92% | 194,595 | $24.76 |
| Q2 2024 | +80,900 | Add 70.05% | 196,395 | $24.67 |
| Q1 2024 | -37,200 | Reduce 24.36% | 115,495 | $28.32 |
| Q4 2023 | -234,200 | Reduce 60.53% | 152,695 | $31.37 |
| Q3 2023 | +361,300 | Add 1411.60% | 386,895 | $20.21 |
| Q2 2023 | -41,300 | Reduce 61.74% | 25,595 | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | +66,895 | New Buy | 66,895 | $0.02 |
| Q3 2022 | -34,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2022 | +22,600 | Add 189.92% | 34,500 | $19.48 |
| Q1 2022 | -900 | Reduce 7.03% | 11,900 | $16.97 |
| Q4 2021 | -14,200 | Reduce 52.59% | 12,800 | $18.83 |
| Q3 2021 | -42,805 | Reduce 61.32% | 27,000 | $13.63 |
| Q2 2021 | -189,100 | Reduce 73.04% | 69,805 | $13.21 |
| Q1 2021 | -377,292 | Reduce 59.30% | 258,905 | $12.86 |
| Q4 2020 | -369,150 | Reduce 36.72% | 636,197 | $11.16 |
| Q3 2020 | -376,947 | Reduce 27.27% | 1.01 M | $9.96 |
| Q2 2020 | -582,200 | Reduce 29.64% | 1.38 M | $11.13 |
| Q1 2020 | -85,500 | Reduce 4.17% | 1.96 M | $10.26 |
| Q4 2019 | -420,003 | Reduce 17.00% | 2.05 M | $15.76 |
| Q3 2019 | -216,998 | Reduce 8.08% | 2.47 M | $10.88 |
| Q2 2019 | +75,400 | Add 2.89% | 2.69 M | $8.20 |
| Q1 2019 | +704,795 | Add 36.96% | 2.61 M | $9.45 |
| Q4 2018 | -19,100 | Reduce 0.99% | 1.91 M | $9.68 |
| Q3 2018 | -43,700 | Reduce 2.22% | 1.93 M | $9.85 |
| Q2 2018 | -33,600 | Reduce 1.68% | 1.97 M | $7.98 |
| Q1 2018 | -16,000 | Reduce 0.79% | 2 M | $8.25 |
| Q4 2017 | -61,700 | Reduce 2.97% | 2.02 M | $8.53 |
| Q3 2017 | +57,900 | Add 2.86% | 2.08 M | $8.85 |
| Q2 2017 | +23,200 | Add 1.16% | 2.02 M | $9.40 |
| Q1 2017 | -38,800 | Reduce 1.90% | 2 M | $10.70 |
| Q4 2016 | +51,005 | Add 2.57% | 2.04 M | $11.30 |
| Q3 2016 | -193,500 | Reduce 8.87% | 1.99 M | $10.31 |
| Q2 2016 | -444,900 | Reduce 16.94% | 2.18 M | $8.91 |
| Q1 2016 | -121,300 | Reduce 4.42% | 2.63 M | $10.41 |
| Q4 2015 | +1.06 M | Add 62.48% | 2.75 M | $12.45 |
| Q3 2015 | +366,830 | Add 27.70% | 1.69 M | $9.06 |
| Q2 2015 | +493,070 | Add 59.33% | 1.32 M | $9.51 |
| Q1 2015 | +247,284 | Add 42.36% | 830,995 | $8.50 |
| Q4 2014 | +47,016 | Add 8.76% | 583,711 | $8.31 |
| Q3 2014 | +256,795 | Add 91.75% | 536,695 | $8.05 |
| Q2 2014 | +50,100 | Add 21.80% | 279,900 | $8.60 |
| Q1 2014 | +152,500 | Add 197.28% | 229,800 | $8.53 |
| Q4 2013 | +26,400 | Add 51.87% | 77,300 | $9.03 |
| Q3 2013 | -48,900 | Reduce 49.00% | 50,900 | $7.84 |
| Q2 2013 | +99,800 | Add 0.00% | 99,800 | $8.06 |
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s Photronics Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) first purchased Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) in Q2 2013, acquiring 99,800 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech) has held Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s largest addition to Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) was in Q4 2015, adding 2,747,295 shares worth $34.2 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC (Rentech), owns 119,748 shares of Photronics, Inc. (PLAB), valued at approximately $3.83 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies (RenTech)'s peak holding in Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) was 2,747,295 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2015.