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Photronics Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
BROOKFIELD, Conn., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in photomask technologies and solutions, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended May 3, 2026. Commenting on the second quarter performance, Chairman and CEO George Macricostas said, “Photomask market dynamics reflect a mix of supportive long-term drivers and several temporary headwinds. In the near term, certain design releases have been delayed due to
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