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 (PLAB) will participate in the 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit on October 13, 2026, in San Francisco. The event will be held at the St. Regis Hotel and feature small-group meetings with company management teams in a round-robin format. Attendance is by invitation only, solely for accredited investors and publishing research analysts, with limited space.
Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) reported third quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $216.0 million, up 2.7% year-over-year and 2.9% sequentially. GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was $28.9 million, or $0.49 diluted EPS, versus $22.9 million ($0.39) a year ago and $31.4 million ($0.54) in the prior quarter. Non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was $29.4 million, or $0.50 diluted EPS.
Integrated circuit (IC) revenue was $154.7 million, up 5% year-over-year and sequentially, while flat panel display (FPD) revenue was $61.4 million, down 2% on both bases. Gross margin was 33.2% and operating margin 21.1%. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $672.8 million, including $503.5 million at majority-owned joint ventures. Operating cash flow was $76.3 million in the quarter. For fourth quarter 2026, the company expects revenue of $207–$227 million, operating margin of 19%–24%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.40–$0.56 per share.
Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) announced participation in two upcoming investor conferences. The company will attend the Three Part Advisors Midwest IDEAS Conference on August 27, 2026 in Chicago, and the Lake Street Capital BIG10 Conference on September 10, 2026 in New York City.
Photronics describes itself as a leading global manufacturer of integrated circuit and flat panel display photomasks, operating 11 manufacturing facilities across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB) will release its fiscal third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, before the U.S. market opens. The company will host a public conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, including Q&A on financial performance, business conditions, and industry outlook.
The call will be available live and on-demand via the Events and Presentations section of the Photronics website, with separate online registration for analysts wishing to participate in the Q&A session.
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.