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.
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This announcement sets the timing for Photronics’ fiscal Q2 2026 results on May 28, 2026, with a con...
Analysis
This announcement sets the timing for Photronics’ fiscal Q2 2026 results on May 28, 2026, with a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors already have detailed Q1 2026 metrics and Q2 guidance, so the key upcoming catalysts will be how actual revenue and EPS compare with the guided ranges and any updated commentary on business conditions, capital spending, and industry demand trends shared during the call.
Key Figures
Q1 2026 Revenue:$225.1MQ1 2026 GAAP Net Income:$42.9MQ1 2026 Diluted EPS:$0.74+5 more
Set Q4 2025 earnings release date and outlined call and Q&A logistics.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Pattern Detected
Prior earnings date announcements for PLAB have seen consistently negative next-day moves, suggesting a pattern of modest weakness around these scheduling updates.
Recent Company History
Over the last few quarters, Photronics has paired steady operational progress with clear communication of earnings timelines. The company reported strong fiscal Q1 2026 results with growing revenue and solid cash generation, then guided Q2 revenue and EPS ranges. Two prior earnings date releases on Nov 20, 2025 and Feb 4, 2026 were followed by next‑day declines of -1.41% and -3.58%, respectively, indicating that simple scheduling notices have not acted as positive catalysts historically.
Key Terms
q&a, form 4, form 144, restricted stock units, +3 more
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q&afinancial
"Analysts and investors who wish to participate in the Q&A portion of the call"
Q&A is a live or recorded session in which company leaders or spokespeople answer questions from investors, analysts, or journalists following presentations, earnings calls, or announcements. It matters to investors because the answers reveal management’s priorities, clarify numbers or plans, expose risks or opportunities, and often change market perceptions—similar to asking follow-up questions to judge how confident and consistent someone really is.
form 4regulatory
"recent filings include multiple Form 4 insider trading activity reports"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
"PLAB submitted a Form 144 notice describing proposed transactions in Common Stock"
Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.
"an equity award of 3,722 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
equity incentive compensation planfinancial
"under the company’s 2025 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan"
An equity incentive compensation plan is a company program that pays employees, managers or directors with shares or rights to buy shares so their financial rewards rise with the company’s value—like giving team members a stake in the house they’re helping maintain. Investors care because these plans change how many shares exist (dilution), create ongoing expense and influence management’s motivation, all of which can affect future earnings and stock price.
open-market salefinancial
"completed an open-market sale of company common stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
brokerage servicesfinancial
"through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC under a Form 144 notice"
Brokerage services are firms or online platforms that act as the bridge between individual or institutional investors and financial markets, handling the buying, selling and safekeeping of stocks, bonds and other securities. They also provide tools like trading platforms, market research, account administration and optional credit for trading on margin; these features and fees directly affect an investor’s costs, access to opportunities and the speed and reliability of executing trades—like choosing the right driver and route for an important trip.
BROOKFIELD, Conn., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, is scheduled to announce financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 on Thursday, May 28, 2026, before the market opens.
Photronics will host a public conference call the same day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. During the call, company management will respond to questions concerning, but not limited to, the company’s financial performance, business conditions, and industry outlook. Some responses may contain information not previously disclosed. The call will be broadcast live and on-demand on the Events and Presentations link on the Photronics website. Analysts and investors who wish to participate in the Q&A portion of the call should click here: Conference Registration. It is suggested that participants register fifteen minutes prior to the call’s scheduled start time.
About Photronics
Photronics is a leading worldwide manufacturer of integrated circuit (IC) and flat panel display (FPD) photomasks. High precision quartz plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits, photomasks are a key element in the IC and FPD manufacturing process. Founded in 1969, Photronics has been a trusted photomask supplier for over 56 years. The company operates 11 strategically located manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. Additional information can be accessed at www.photronics.com.
When will Photronics (PLAB) release its Q2 2026 earnings results?
Photronics plans to release its fiscal second quarter 2026 results on May 28, 2026, before the U.S. market opens, giving investors early access to updated financial information that same morning.
What time is the Photronics (PLAB) Q2 2026 earnings conference call on May 28, 2026?
The Photronics fiscal Q2 2026 earnings conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on May 28, 2026, with management addressing financial performance, business conditions, and industry outlook.
How can investors listen to the Photronics (PLAB) Q2 2026 earnings call webcast?
Investors can access the Photronics Q2 2026 earnings call via a live and on-demand webcast on the Events and Presentations section of the company website, allowing replay after the live event.
How do analysts join the Q&A portion of the Photronics (PLAB) Q2 2026 call?
Analysts and investors can join the Q&A portion by completing the online conference registration link. Participants are advised to register about fifteen minutes before the 8:30 a.m. Eastern start time.
Will Photronics (PLAB) share new information during the Q2 2026 earnings call?
Photronics notes that some management responses during the Q2 2026 call may include information not previously disclosed, potentially offering fresh insights into financial performance, business conditions, and industry outlook.
