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Universal Display(NASDAQ) OLED

Current Price$80.90
Market Cap$3.71BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1996)+1,551%
5 Year-62%
1 Year-46%
1 Month-9%
Universal Display last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 79.272026-07-24
Universal Display stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.13%USD 80.182026-07-17
1 month-9.47%USD 87.562026-06-24
3 month-19.52%USD 98.502026-04-24
Year to date-31.39%USD 115.542025-12-31
1 year-46.03%USD 146.872025-07-24
3 year-42.03%USD 136.752023-07-25
5 year-62.45%USD 211.122021-07-23
Since inception+1,550.5%USD 4.801996-04-11

Universal Display Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.71BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$626.55M

Net Income (TTM)

$213.53M

EPS (TTM)

$4.48

P/E Ratio

17.68

Dividend

$1.90

Beta (Volatility)

1.61 (High)

Price

$80.90

Volume

10,831

Open

$79.65

Previous Close

$79.27

Daily Range

$79.20 - $81.08

52-Week Range

$77.15 - $153.38

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 30, 2026

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About Universal Display

Universal Display makes special materials that help screens on phones and TVs light up. These materials make displays look better and use less battery power. The company helps electronics makers build thinner and more flexible devices.

What Is Inside the Screen?

  • Phosphorescent Materials: Red and green light-emitting chemicals sold to display makers; material sales reached $83.7 million in Q1 2026.
  • Technology Licensing: Intellectual property rights that let manufacturers use protected OLED designs; generated $54.2 million in Q1 2026.
  • Adesis Services: Contract research and chemical synthesis for drug and tech firms; earned $4.3 million in Q1 2026.
  • Advanced Technologies: Development of flexible OLEDs (FOLED) and new printing methods like organic vapor jet printing (OVJP) for screen fabrication.

Expanding the Patent Vault

  • Purchased more than 300 OLED-related patents from Merck KGaA in January 2026 for $50 million.
  • Extended long-term patent license and material supply agreements with LG Display through at least 2030.
  • Completed a $100 million share repurchase program during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
  • Entered multi-year agreements with Tianma Micro-electronics in 2025 to provide license rights and phosphorescent materials.

How the Business Competes

The company owns or licenses over 7,000 patents that cover essential ways to build and light OLED screens. It uses a manufacturing partnership with PPG Industries to produce chemicals without owning heavy industrial factories.

Q1 2026 Financial Highlights

  • Total revenue was $142.2 million in Q1 2026, down 14.5% from Q1 2025.
  • Net income reached $35.9 million in Q1 2026, down 44.3% year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow hit $100.3 million in Q1 2026, up 472.9% from the previous year.
  • Operating cash flow rose to $108.9 million in Q1 2026, up 256.2% year-over-year.
  • Cash and short-term investments totaled $516.4 million as of March 31, 2026.

The Long View

Universal Display has evolved from a research firm into a critical material supplier for the global electronics industry. Its massive patent portfolio and deep manufacturing ties provide a foundation for advancing display technology.

AI Generated • May 22, 2026

Industry

Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment

Employees

469

CEO

Steven V. Abramson

Headquarters

Ewing, NJ 08618, US

OLED Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

72.57%

Operating Margin

35.70%

Net Income Margin

34.08%

Return on Equity

12.33%

Return on Capital

13.90%

Return on Assets

11.27%

Earnings Yield

5.66%

Dividend Yield

2.40%

Payout Ratio

41.02%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.71BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

46.75M

Volume

10.83K

Avg. Volume

888.34K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$454.70M

Operating Income

$223.68M

EBITDA

$308.63M

Operating Cash Flow

$289.14M

Capital Expenditure

-$52.02M

Free Cash Flow

$237.13M

Cash & ST Invst.

$516.41M

Total Debt

$22.11M

Universal Display Performance Analysis

Universal Display annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 616,619,00011.4%
20232023-12-31USD 576,429,000-6.5%
20242024-12-31USD 647,684,00012.4%
20252025-12-31USD 650,611,0000.5%
Universal Display sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-303.3%
Q32025-09-30-18.7%
Q42025-12-3123.9%
Q12026-03-31-17.8%
Universal Display annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 4.4013.8%
20232023-12-31USD 4.24-3.6%
20242024-12-31USD 4.659.6%
20252025-12-31USD 5.089.2%
Universal Display sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-304.4%
Q32025-09-30-34.8%
Q42025-12-3151.1%
Q12026-03-31-45.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$142.21M

-14.5%

Gross Profit

$100.40M

-18.7%

Gross Margin

70.60%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.71BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$7.90M

N/A

Employees

469

N/A

Net Income

$35.90M

-44.3%

EBITDA

$58.44M

-35.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$516.41M

-9.6%

Total Debt

$22.11M

+17.7%

Accounts Receivable

$93.63M

-32.9%

Inventory

$248.21M

+25.7%

Long Term Debt

$17.57M

-6.5%

Short Term Debt

$4.55M

N/A

Return on Assets

11.27%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.45%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$100.27M

+472.9%

Operating Cash Flow

$108.88M

+256.2%

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Questions About OLED

What is the current price of Universal Display?

Universal Display is trading at $80.90 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Universal Display?

Over the past 52 weeks, Universal Display has traded between $77.15 and $153.38.

How much debt does Universal Display have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Universal Display reported total debt of $22.11M.

How much cash does Universal Display have on hand?

Universal Display reported $159.35M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Universal Display’s dividend yield?

Universal Display currently has a dividend yield of 2.40%.

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