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Photronics Inc reports developments in photomask manufacturing for integrated circuits and flat panel displays. The company produces high-precision quartz or glass photomasks used to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers and display substrates, with manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Recurring updates include fiscal earnings releases, conference-call schedules, business-condition and industry-outlook commentary, investments in advanced display photomask capabilities such as AMOLED mask writing, and governance changes involving executive officers and the board of directors.
Photronics (Nasdaq:PLAB) announced participation in several June 2026 investor conferences. Management will meet investors and discuss the business at four events across major U.S. cities.
- June 4: Bank of America Global Technology Conference, San Francisco
- June 10: East Coast IDEAS, New York City
- June 11: DA Davidson Technology & Consumer, Nashville
- June 15: Singular Research Las Vegas Invitational, Las Vegas
Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $209.9 million, down 0.5% year-over-year and 6.7% sequentially. GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was $31.4 million ($0.54 diluted EPS); non-GAAP net income was $24.9 million ($0.42 diluted EPS).
IC revenue was $147.5 million (down 5% YoY, 11% sequentially), while FPD revenue was $62.4 million (up 13% YoY, 4% sequentially). Quarter-end cash, equivalents and short-term investments totaled $637.7 million, including $477.3 million from joint ventures. Operating cash flow was $47.0 million and capital expenditures were $45.8 million.
For Q3 FY2026, guidance is revenue of $207–$215 million, operating margin of 18%–20%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.39–$0.45.
Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) appointed Christopher Dayton as Senior Vice President, Finance, effective May 11, 2026. He is based at the Brookfield, Connecticut headquarters and reports to President & Chief Financial Officer Eric Rivera.
Dayton will oversee financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, and enterprise financial processes, supporting Photronics’ global financial strategy and long-term growth.
Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) will report fiscal second quarter 2026 results on May 28, 2026, before the market opens. Management will host a public conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss financial performance, business conditions, and industry outlook.
The call will be webcast live and available on-demand via the Events and Presentations section of the Photronics website. Analysts and investors can register online to participate in the Q&A session.
Photronics (Nasdaq:PLAB) took delivery of the most advanced mask writer for the FPD market and plans installation in Fiscal Q2 2026 at its Korea facility. The tool enables production of advanced AMOLED photomasks including G8.6 sizes, improving writing stability, accuracy and resolution. This milestone positions the company to support next‑generation AMOLED and IT OLED displays and reinforces its long‑term strategy of investing in display photomask technology.
Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) reported fiscal Q1 2026 results for the period ended Feb 1, 2026: Revenue $225.1M (+6.1% YoY, +4.3% QoQ) and GAAP net income $42.9M ($0.74 diluted EPS). IC revenue was $165.3M and FPD revenue was $59.8M. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $636.9M (includes $459.1M tied to 50.01% JVs). Operating cash flow was $97.3M and capex was $47.6M. For Q2 FY2026 Photronics expects revenue of $212M–$220M and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.49–$0.55. A webcast to discuss results is scheduled for Feb 27, 2026.
Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) announced the rescheduling of its first quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call from 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb 25, 2026 to 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb 27, 2026 due to inclement weather affecting logistics.
The company will still release first quarter financial results before market open on Feb 25, 2026, and will broadcast the rescheduled call live and on-demand on its Events and Presentations web page; registration is suggested 15 minutes before the call.
Photronics (Nasdaq:PLAB) announced upcoming investor events and a quarterly results webcast schedule in February–March 2026. Key dates include the FQ1 2026 financial results webcast on February 25, 2026, participation at the Susquehanna Technology Conference on February 26, 2026 in NYC, and the OFC trade show on March 17–18, 2026 in Los Angeles. Institutional investors are invited to contact investor relations to request meetings.
Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) said it will report first quarter fiscal 2026 results on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, before market open, and host a public conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET.
The call will include management commentary and a Q&A; some answers may disclose information not previously released. Live and on-demand audio will be available via the company Events and Presentations page; analysts should register in advance to ask questions.
Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) announced executive officer appointments effective January 12, 2026. Eric Rivera was appointed President while remaining Chief Financial Officer and the company’s principal financial officer; he previously served as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. Rui (Elie) Zhang was named Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer and will continue as Corporate Controller; she has served as Controller since 2024. Todd Alesio was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer and will remain Head of Global Human Resources. Management said the moves aim to enhance organizational clarity and reinforce accountability.