Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) saw its stock price jump over 9% in premarket trading following a better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings report. The company exceeded adjusted EPS estimates and revenue projections, driven by strong high-end IC sales and mainstream FPD demand. Despite year-over-year revenue dips, the positive outlook for 2025, fueled by megatrends like AI and supply chain changes, boosted investor confidence.