Photronics reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $209.9 million, down 0.5% from a year earlier and down 6.7% from the first quarter.
Net income attributable to shareholders rose to $31.4 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, from $8.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. That was lower than the $42.9 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, posted in the first quarter of 2026.
On a non-GAAP basis, net income attributable to shareholders was $24.9 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, up from $24.3 million, or $0.40 per diluted share a year ago, but down from $35.7 million, or $0.61 per diluted share in the prior quarter.
Revenue from integrated circuits fell 5% year over year to $147.5 million and declined 11% sequentially. Flat panel display revenue increased 13% from a year earlier to $62.4 million and rose 4% from the first quarter.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $637.7 million at quarter-end, including $477.3 million tied to joint ventures. Photronics said it generated $47.0 million from operating activities and invested $45.8 million in capital expenditures.
For the third quarter, the company guided to revenue of $207 million to $215 million, operating margin of 18% to 20%, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.39 to $0.45. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -1.85% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $53.4301. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.
