OLED
OLED
Universal Display CorporationIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $172.93M ▲ | $58.14M ▲ | $66.34M ▲ | 38.36% ▲ | $1.4 ▲ | $88.67M ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $139.61M ▼ | $56.26M ▼ | $44.02M ▼ | 31.53% ▼ | $0.93 ▼ | $66.19M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $171.79M ▲ | $64.05M ▲ | $67.26M ▲ | 39.15% ▲ | $1.41 ▲ | $79.94M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $166.28M ▲ | $58.48M ▼ | $64.44M ▲ | 38.76% ▲ | $1.35 ▲ | $80.76M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $162.29M | $72.45M | $45.95M | 28.31% | $0.97 | $63.49M |
What's going well?
Sales jumped 24% and profits rose even faster, thanks to strong cost control and higher margins. The company is highly profitable, with no debt and lots of cash coming in.
What's concerning?
R&D spending is high, which is good for the future but could weigh on profits if revenue growth slows. There may also be some seasonality or lumpiness in sales, so investors should watch for consistency.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $602.36M ▼ | $1.97B ▲ | $211.84M ▲ | $1.76B ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $602.98M ▲ | $1.95B ▲ | $202.65M ▼ | $1.74B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $525.21M ▼ | $1.93B ▲ | $217.09M ▲ | $1.71B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $571.28M ▲ | $1.86B ▲ | $205.16M ▼ | $1.66B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $492.67M | $1.83B | $215.81M | $1.62B |
What's financially strong about this company?
OLED has over $600 million in cash and investments, very little debt, and a long track record of profits. The company is buying back shares and has a very strong equity position.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Receivables and inventory are rising faster than before, which could mean slower customer payments or potential overstock. Debt has increased, though it remains low overall.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $66.31M ▲ | $31.15M ▼ | $39.5M ▲ | $-53.91M ▼ | $16.74M ▼ | $15.06M ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $44.02M ▼ | $97.18M ▲ | $-50.49M ▲ | $-20.89M ▲ | $25.8M ▲ | $84.34M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $67.26M ▲ | $51.94M ▲ | $-92.66M ▼ | $-20.95M ▲ | $-61.67M ▼ | $37.46M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $64.44M ▲ | $30.56M ▼ | $58.17M ▲ | $-30.24M ▼ | $58.49M ▲ | $17.5M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $46.34M | $34.71M | $2.73M | $-18.02M | $19.42M | $22.04M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
OLED is still generating positive cash flow, has no debt, and holds $138 million in cash. The company is returning significant cash to shareholders through both dividends and buybacks.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Operating and free cash flow fell sharply this quarter, mostly due to a big build-up in receivables and inventory. Only about half of reported profits turned into cash, which is a warning sign if this continues.
Revenue by Products
| Product | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q4-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contract Research Services | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $0 ▲ |
Material Sales | $90.00M ▲ | $90.00M ▲ | $80.00M ▼ | $100.00M ▲ |
Royalty And License Fees | $70.00M ▲ | $80.00M ▲ | $50.00M ▼ | $70.00M ▲ |
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q4-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHINA | $70.00M ▲ | $80.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▼ | $60.00M ▲ |
JAPAN | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
KOREA REPUBLIC OF | $90.00M ▲ | $90.00M ▲ | $100.00M ▲ | $110.00M ▲ |
NonUS | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $140.00M ▲ | $490.00M ▲ |
Other Non US | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
UNITED STATES | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $10.00M ▲ |
Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Universal Display Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Universal Display combines a very profitable, asset‑light business model with a strong balance sheet and robust cash generation. Its extensive patent portfolio, specialized OLED materials, and entrenched relationships with major display makers create a meaningful competitive moat. The company has ample liquidity, no debt, rising retained earnings, and a history of converting profits into cash while still funding substantial R&D, all of which provide both financial and strategic flexibility.
Key risks center on slowing revenue growth, dependence on a concentrated customer base, and exposure to technology cycles. Recent trends suggest the business may be moving into a more mature growth phase, where margin pressures from input costs, pricing negotiations, or higher operating expenses could have a greater impact. The company’s heavy reliance on intellectual property also creates vulnerability to patent expirations, challenges, or competing technologies, while the broader display industry faces potential disruption from alternative display technologies or shifts in device demand.
Overall, the outlook appears cautiously constructive. Universal Display is financially strong, deeply embedded in the OLED value chain, and actively investing in next‑generation technologies such as blue phosphorescent emitters and advanced manufacturing methods. If OLED adoption continues to expand into new applications and the company’s pipeline projects achieve broad commercial uptake, it is well positioned to benefit. However, investors and stakeholders should expect growth to be influenced by display industry investment cycles and by how effectively the company navigates technological transitions and customer dynamics over the coming years.
About Universal Display Corporation
https://oled.comUniversal Display Corporation engages in the research, development, and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. It owns, exclusively licenses, or has sole rights to sublicense approximately 5,500 issued and pending patents worldwide.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $172.93M ▲ | $58.14M ▲ | $66.34M ▲ | 38.36% ▲ | $1.4 ▲ | $88.67M ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $139.61M ▼ | $56.26M ▼ | $44.02M ▼ | 31.53% ▼ | $0.93 ▼ | $66.19M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $171.79M ▲ | $64.05M ▲ | $67.26M ▲ | 39.15% ▲ | $1.41 ▲ | $79.94M ▼ |
| Q1-2025 | $166.28M ▲ | $58.48M ▼ | $64.44M ▲ | 38.76% ▲ | $1.35 ▲ | $80.76M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $162.29M | $72.45M | $45.95M | 28.31% | $0.97 | $63.49M |
What's going well?
Sales jumped 24% and profits rose even faster, thanks to strong cost control and higher margins. The company is highly profitable, with no debt and lots of cash coming in.
What's concerning?
R&D spending is high, which is good for the future but could weigh on profits if revenue growth slows. There may also be some seasonality or lumpiness in sales, so investors should watch for consistency.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $602.36M ▼ | $1.97B ▲ | $211.84M ▲ | $1.76B ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $602.98M ▲ | $1.95B ▲ | $202.65M ▼ | $1.74B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $525.21M ▼ | $1.93B ▲ | $217.09M ▲ | $1.71B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $571.28M ▲ | $1.86B ▲ | $205.16M ▼ | $1.66B ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $492.67M | $1.83B | $215.81M | $1.62B |
What's financially strong about this company?
OLED has over $600 million in cash and investments, very little debt, and a long track record of profits. The company is buying back shares and has a very strong equity position.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Receivables and inventory are rising faster than before, which could mean slower customer payments or potential overstock. Debt has increased, though it remains low overall.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $66.31M ▲ | $31.15M ▼ | $39.5M ▲ | $-53.91M ▼ | $16.74M ▼ | $15.06M ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $44.02M ▼ | $97.18M ▲ | $-50.49M ▲ | $-20.89M ▲ | $25.8M ▲ | $84.34M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $67.26M ▲ | $51.94M ▲ | $-92.66M ▼ | $-20.95M ▲ | $-61.67M ▼ | $37.46M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $64.44M ▲ | $30.56M ▼ | $58.17M ▲ | $-30.24M ▼ | $58.49M ▲ | $17.5M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $46.34M | $34.71M | $2.73M | $-18.02M | $19.42M | $22.04M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
OLED is still generating positive cash flow, has no debt, and holds $138 million in cash. The company is returning significant cash to shareholders through both dividends and buybacks.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Operating and free cash flow fell sharply this quarter, mostly due to a big build-up in receivables and inventory. Only about half of reported profits turned into cash, which is a warning sign if this continues.
Revenue by Products
| Product | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q4-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contract Research Services | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $0 ▲ |
Material Sales | $90.00M ▲ | $90.00M ▲ | $80.00M ▼ | $100.00M ▲ |
Royalty And License Fees | $70.00M ▲ | $80.00M ▲ | $50.00M ▼ | $70.00M ▲ |
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q4-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHINA | $70.00M ▲ | $80.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▼ | $60.00M ▲ |
JAPAN | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
KOREA REPUBLIC OF | $90.00M ▲ | $90.00M ▲ | $100.00M ▲ | $110.00M ▲ |
NonUS | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $140.00M ▲ | $490.00M ▲ |
Other Non US | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ | $0 ▲ |
UNITED STATES | $10.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▲ | $0 ▼ | $10.00M ▲ |
Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Read Call Summary5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Universal Display Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Universal Display combines a very profitable, asset‑light business model with a strong balance sheet and robust cash generation. Its extensive patent portfolio, specialized OLED materials, and entrenched relationships with major display makers create a meaningful competitive moat. The company has ample liquidity, no debt, rising retained earnings, and a history of converting profits into cash while still funding substantial R&D, all of which provide both financial and strategic flexibility.
Key risks center on slowing revenue growth, dependence on a concentrated customer base, and exposure to technology cycles. Recent trends suggest the business may be moving into a more mature growth phase, where margin pressures from input costs, pricing negotiations, or higher operating expenses could have a greater impact. The company’s heavy reliance on intellectual property also creates vulnerability to patent expirations, challenges, or competing technologies, while the broader display industry faces potential disruption from alternative display technologies or shifts in device demand.
Overall, the outlook appears cautiously constructive. Universal Display is financially strong, deeply embedded in the OLED value chain, and actively investing in next‑generation technologies such as blue phosphorescent emitters and advanced manufacturing methods. If OLED adoption continues to expand into new applications and the company’s pipeline projects achieve broad commercial uptake, it is well positioned to benefit. However, investors and stakeholders should expect growth to be influenced by display industry investment cycles and by how effectively the company navigates technological transitions and customer dynamics over the coming years.

CEO
Steven V. Abramson
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| Date | Type | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-11 | Reverse | 91:1000 |
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