CAMT CAMTEK LTD

MIXED Impact: 6/10 6-K
Horizon weeks Filed May 12, 2026 Processed 28d 19h ago SEC 0001178913-26-002569
Notable filing: 6-K
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CAMT ▼ -10.82% at T+5d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -10.82% · α vs SPY -10.89% · entry $174.63 → $155.74
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Last close $168.67 (close Jun 8) · -3.41% from $174.63 entry
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Executive Summary

Camtek reported Q1 2026 revenue of $121.7M (+2.5% YoY), but GAAP operating income fell 17% to $27.3M and GAAP net income fell 8% to $31.6M ($0.63 diluted EPS). The company guided Q2 revenue of $129-131M and expects >25% revenue growth in 2H26 vs 1H26 based on strong order momentum, but the reported quarter shows declining profitability despite modest top-line growth.

Actionable Insight

The Q1 print shows a clear divergence: modest revenue growth but declining profitability (operating income -17%, net income -8%). The strong order momentum and >25% 2H26 growth guidance are bullish forward signals, but the reported quarter's earnings miss is a real negative. Watch the Q2 earnings call for order backlog details and margin trajectory — if the 2H26 ramp materializes, the current earnings trough could be a buying opportunity, but the stock may sell off initially on the earnings decline.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 revenue of $121.7M, up 2.5% YoY from $118.6M
  • GAAP operating income of $27.3M, down 17% YoY from $32.7M
  • GAAP net income of $31.6M ($0.63 diluted EPS), down 8% YoY from $34.3M ($0.70 diluted EPS)
  • Non-GAAP net income of $35.3M ($0.70 diluted EPS), down 9% YoY from $38.7M ($0.79 diluted EPS)
  • Q2 2026 revenue guidance of $129-131M
  • Company expects >25% revenue growth in 2H26 vs 1H26 based on strong order momentum
  • Cash and equivalents of $849.7M as of March 31, 2026
  • Operating cash flow of $3.1M in Q1 2026
  • GAAP gross margin of 50.1% vs 51.0% in Q1 2025
  • Non-GAAP gross margin of 51.0% vs 52.1% in Q1 2025

Financial Impact

Q1 revenue $121.7M (+2.5% YoY); GAAP operating income $27.3M (-17% YoY); GAAP net income $31.6M (-8% YoY); Q2 guidance $129-131M

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Risk Factors

  • Declining operating income and net income despite revenue growth — margin compression is a real concern
  • Forward guidance of >25% 2H26 growth is aspirational and depends on order conversion — execution risk is high
  • Operating cash flow of only $3.1M on $121.7M revenue suggests working capital drag or collection issues
  • Geopolitical risks from Middle East hostilities and potential trade restrictions on semiconductor equipment

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Optical Instruments & Lenses
Analyst Consensus
67% bullish (18 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
6-K Filing (Primary)0001178913-26-002569
Document: 0001178913-26-002569-index-headers.html0001178913-26-002569
Document: 0001178913-26-002569-index.html0001178913-26-002569
Document: 0001178913-26-002569.txt0001178913-26-002569
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Jun 2, 2026
7d ago
6-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$187.52 $183.45▼ −2.17%▼ −1.48%$168.67 (−10.05%)
May 12, 2026
28d ago
6-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$174.63 $168.88▼ −3.29%▼ −3.87%$168.67 (−3.41%)
Apr 14, 2026
8w ago
6-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$180.74 $179.55▼ −0.66%▼ −1.43%$168.67 (−6.68%)
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