Overview

• Photomask maker's fiscal Q1 revenue rose 6.1% yr/yr

• Adjusted EPS for fiscal Q1 increased to $0.61

• Company achieved record high-end IC revenue, continues facility expansion

Outlook

• Photronics expects Q2 revenue between $212 mln and $220 mln

• Company forecasts Q2 non-GAAP EPS between $0.49 and $0.55

• Photronics aims to diversify revenue mix through facility expansion

Result Drivers

• HIGH-END IC REVENUE - Achieved record high-end IC revenue for the second consecutive quarter, contributing to overall revenue growth

• FACILITY EXPANSION - Ongoing facility expansion plans are expected to diversify geographic revenue mix

• CASH FLOW AND INVESTMENT - Generated $97.3 mln in cash from operations, reinvesting $47.6 mln in capital expenditures for growth

Company press release: ID:nGNX6zjKqM

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the semiconductor equipment & testing peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Photronics Inc is $42.35, about 11.5% above its February 24 closing price of $37.99

• The stock recently traded at 18 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago

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