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Universal Display Corporation

OLED

Universal Display Corporation NASDAQ
$106.69 -0.35% (-0.37)

Market Cap $5.07 B
52w High $163.21
52w Low $99.65
Dividend Yield 1.47%
Frequency Quarterly
P/E 22.99
Volume 758.03K
Outstanding Shares 47.54M

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 Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
Contract Research Services
Contract Research Services
$10.00M $10.00M $0 $0
Material Sales
Material Sales
$90.00M $90.00M $80.00M $100.00M
Royalty And License Fees
Royalty And License Fees
$70.00M $80.00M $50.00M $70.00M

Revenue by Geography

Region Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
CHINA
CHINA
$70.00M $80.00M $30.00M $60.00M
JAPAN
JAPAN
$0 $0 $0 $0
KOREA REPUBLIC OF
KOREA REPUBLIC OF
$90.00M $90.00M $100.00M $110.00M
NonUS
NonUS
$0 $0 $140.00M $490.00M
Other Non US
Other Non US
$0 $0 $0 $0
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
$10.00M $10.00M $0 $10.00M

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Universal Display Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

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.

! Risks

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.

Outlook

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.