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A maker of photomasks—the precision quartz "blueprints" used to print the microscopic circuits inside the chips and flat-panel displays that power smartphones, computers, and TVs. Founded in 1969 by Deno Macricostas, who started the company in a Connecticut garage after designing early photomask equipment for a prior employer. Today it runs fabrication plants across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Photronics reports Q3 FY2026 revenue of $216.0M, up 2.7% YoY; guides Q4 revenue $207M-$227M.
Third quarter fiscal 2026 revenue was $216.0 million, up 2.7% year-over-year and 2.9% sequentially.
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GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was $28.9 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $22.9 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in Q3 2025.
Non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was $29.4 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to $29.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in Q3 2025.
IC revenue was $154.7 million (up 5% YoY and sequentially); FPD revenue was $61.4 million (down 2% YoY and sequentially).
For Q4 fiscal 2026, the company expects revenue between $207 million and $227 million, operating margin between 19% and 24%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $0.40 and $0.56.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Photronics shareholders elect eight directors and approve auditor and executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Shareholders elected eight directors to the Board, with votes for each ranging from 35,474,107 (Daniel Liao) to 40,814,195 (Michelle Almeida).
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Photronics, Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders on April 8, 2026, in Brookfield, Connecticut and via webcast.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending October 31, 2026, with 44,791,040 votes for.
A non-binding advisory resolution on named executive officer compensation was approved with 38,999,556 votes for.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the results of these shareholder votes.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Photronics appoints Eric Rivera as President, effective January 12, 2026.
Eric Rivera, age 49, appointed President on January 12, 2026, while continuing as CFO and principal financial officer.
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Rui (Elie) Zhang, age 55, appointed Chief Accounting Officer, becoming principal accounting officer and retaining Corporate Controller role.
Todd Alesio, age 48, appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, retaining Head of Global Human Resources duties.
No arrangements or related-party transactions were disclosed for the appointees.
A press release announcing the appointments was issued on January 13, 2026.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Photronics expands board to nine, appoints Michelle Almeida as independent director effective January 1, 2026.
Ms. Almeida has over 25 years of finance experience, is a CPA, and currently serves as Vice President Corporate Finance, Treasurer at Compass Datacenters.
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On January 1, 2026, Photronics, Inc. enlarged its Board of Directors from eight to nine members and elected Michelle Almeida as an independent director.
She will receive compensation similar to other non-employee directors, including cash retainers and restricted stock equity compensation.
There are no arrangements or understandings with any person regarding her election, and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).
A press release announcing the appointment was issued on January 7, 2026, and is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Photronics CTO Dr. Christopher Progler steps down effective December 29, 2025
He will receive $445,805 (12 months' base salary) in 26 equal installments, plus 360 days of medical/dental coverage and accrued obligations, upon signing a release.
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Dr. Christopher J. Progler stepped down as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective December 29, 2025.
Dr. Progler is considering an advisory engagement with the company to support strategic continuity.
The transition follows more than 20 years of service, with the announcement made on January 2, 2026.
A press release dated January 2, 2026 was issued and attached as Exhibit 99.1.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Full-year fiscal 2025 revenue was $849.3 million, down 2.0% year-over-year; GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was $136.4 million, or $2.28 per diluted share.
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Fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 revenue was $215.8 million, down 3.1% year-over-year and up 2.6% sequentially; GAAP net income was $61.8 million, or $1.07 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP net income for Q4 was $34.6 million, or $0.60 per diluted share; full-year non-GAAP net income was $120.6 million, or $2.01 per diluted share.
IC revenue for Q4 was $157.4 million (down 4% year-over-year, up 7% sequentially); FPD revenue was $58.3 million (down 1% year-over-year, down 7% sequentially).
For Q1 fiscal 2026, the company expects revenue between $217 million and $225 million and non-GAAP EPS between $0.51 and $0.59 per diluted share.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits