Universal Display (OLED) Stock Overview
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. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$85.84 |
| 52 Week High | US$153.38 |
| 52 Week Low | US$76.42 |
| Beta | 1.56 |
| 1 Month Change | 8.29% |
| 3 Month Change | -8.98% |
| 1 Year Change | -40.75% |
| 3 Year Change | -42.75% |
| 5 Year Change | -59.01% |
| Change since IPO | 1,574.93% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 16
OLED: China Expansion And Guidance Reset Will Support Future Recovery Re Rating
Universal Display's analyst fair value estimate has been revised from $166.40 to $158.00, as analysts factor in reduced price targets, softer revenue growth assumptions, and pressure on margins linked to ongoing weakness in smartphone and consumer electronics demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Universal Display shows a mix of caution on near term demand and some measured optimism on the longer term setup.Seeking Alpha • Aug 14
Universal Display: I'm Not Seeing A Turnaround Anytime Soon
Summary Universal Display remains a Sell as growth slows and recent financials disappoint. Gross margin and EPS declined sharply in H1 2026, despite share buybacks and cost controls. Customer concentration is shifting, with Samsung Display gaining share and LG Display revenues declining. Aggressive buybacks amid falling earnings and delayed product launches raise concerns about capital allocation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 16
OLED: China Expansion And Guidance Reset Will Support Future Recovery Re Rating
Universal Display's analyst fair value estimate has been revised from $166.40 to $158.00, as analysts factor in reduced price targets, softer revenue growth assumptions, and pressure on margins linked to ongoing weakness in smartphone and consumer electronics demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Universal Display shows a mix of caution on near term demand and some measured optimism on the longer term setup.Seeking Alpha • Aug 14
Universal Display: I'm Not Seeing A Turnaround Anytime Soon
Summary Universal Display remains a Sell as growth slows and recent financials disappoint. Gross margin and EPS declined sharply in H1 2026, despite share buybacks and cost controls. Customer concentration is shifting, with Samsung Display gaining share and LG Display revenues declining. Aggressive buybacks amid falling earnings and delayed product launches raise concerns about capital allocation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 02
OLED: China Expansion And Guidance Reset Will Support Future Re Rating
Universal Display's updated analyst price target has edged lower by about $1.60 to roughly $166.40 as analysts factor in reduced targets across the Street tied to softer smartphone demand and uncertainty around the timing of a broader recovery in OLED-driven consumer electronics. Analyst Commentary Street research on Universal Display points to a mixed backdrop, with lower price targets and a focus on weaker smartphone demand, yet there are still some constructive signals that investors are watching closely.
Narrative Update • Jul 07
OLED: Recent Weak Quarter And Rebased Expectations Will Set Up Future Upside
The analyst price target for Universal Display has been reduced from $130 to $100, with the change tied to updated analyst views on growth assumptions, profitability, and valuation multiples reflected in recent research from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Universal Display points to a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and stressing risks around growth assumptions, profitability, and valuation.Narrative Update • Jun 22
OLED: China Expansion And Macros Being Discounted Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Universal Display to about $168, reflecting slightly more conservative assumptions for revenue growth and discount rates, along with modestly higher estimates for profit margins and future P/E ratios. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Universal Display shows a cluster of price target revisions and updated views as analysts recalibrate their models around revenue, margins, and appropriate P/E levels.
Narrative Update • Jun 05
OLED: Chengdu Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Future Returns
Narrative Update: Universal Display Analyst Target Reset Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Universal Display from about $154 to roughly $128, citing a higher required discount rate, more measured revenue growth assumptions, a slightly stronger profit margin outlook, and a lower expected future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Universal Display cluster around lower price targets, which signals a reset in expectations rather than a single outlier view.Narrative Update • May 05
OLED: IT Demand Recovery And New Capacity Will Support Future Re Rating
Universal Display's analyst price target has been revised from $180 to about $166.60, as analysts reset expectations following a series of target reductions from firms that cite updated views on demand drivers, macro sensitivity, and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts continue to highlight long term growth drivers for Universal Display, even as several firms trim price targets and reassess valuation multiples.Analysis Article • May 04
Earnings Miss: Universal Display Corporation Missed EPS By 34% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
The analysts might have been a bit too bullish on Universal Display Corporation ( NASDAQ:OLED ), given that the company...Narrative Update • Apr 21
OLED: IT Demand And Blue Emitters Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed Universal Display’s consensus price target to $180, reflecting updated views on macro risks and OLED demand drivers such as IT, blue emitters and new 8.6 gen capacity, while keeping fair value assumptions largely intact. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Universal Display highlights a mix of macro caution and constructive views on the OLED cycle, with bullish analysts emphasizing that current valuation already reflects many of the broader economic concerns.Narrative Update • Apr 06
OLED: IT Demand And 8.6 Gen Capacity Will Support Re Rating
Narrative Update on Universal Display The consensus analyst price target for Universal Display has been reduced by $14, from $194 to $180. Analysts cite softer near term demand while also noting expectations for future growth tied to ramping IT OLED demand, blue emitters and added 8.6 gen capacity.Narrative Update • Mar 23
OLED: IT Demand And 8.6 Gen Capacity Will Drive Future Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Universal Display to $180 from $184, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as they weigh near term smartphone and TV softness against expectations for growth tied to IT demand, blue emitters and added 8.6 gen capacity. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have trimmed price targets but still highlight several potential growth drivers that they see as important for Universal Display over the medium term.Narrative Update • Mar 08
OLED: IT Panel Demand Will Drive Future Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Universal Display to $184 from $194, citing updated assumptions around growth, margins and discount rates. They also highlight potential future demand from IT OLED adoption, blue emitters and added 8.6 gen capacity.Narrative Update • Feb 22
OLED: IT Demand And 8.6 Gen Capacity Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Universal Display to about $154 from roughly $166, citing more muted assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, even as they highlight potential long term demand from ramping IT OLED adoption, blue emitters, and added 8.6 gen capacity. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on how Universal Display’s setup around IT OLED demand, blue emitters, and added 8.6 gen capacity lines up with execution risks and current valuation after the latest round of target cuts.Narrative Update • Feb 08
OLED: Reset P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Bullish Outlook
Analysts trimmed their price targets on Universal Display by about $20, reflecting updated views on future P/E assumptions and slightly adjusted expectations for growth, margins, and risk. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts largely view the recent price target reduction as a reset of assumptions rather than a shift in long term conviction.New Narrative • Jan 28
OLED Fab Timing Risks And Blue Emitter Delays Will Eventually Reward Patient Belief
Catalysts About Universal Display Universal Display develops and licenses OLED materials and technologies used in a wide range of display applications. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 24
OLED: Supply Agreements And Premium P/E Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have kept their price target for Universal Display steady at US$194.00, with slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect updated expectations while maintaining their overall view of the stock. What's in the News Universal Display signed long term OLED material supply and license agreements with Tianma, extending its UniversalPHOLED material and technology support for Tianma's next generation OLED displays through subsidiary UDC Ireland Limited, with financial terms not disclosed (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 10
OLED: Long Term Tianma Partnership Will Support Future Return Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Universal Display to around $166 from about $169. This reflects updated views that slightly higher discount rates and modestly lower profit margin assumptions are only partly offset by marginally stronger revenue growth expectations and a somewhat higher future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jan 04
Slowing Rates Of Return At Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED) Leave Little Room For Excitement
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Narrative Update • Dec 25
OLED: Cash Retention And Lower Margins Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Universal Display to approximately $194, down from about $213. They are factoring in a higher required return, expectations for faster top line growth, structurally lower margins, and a richer future earnings multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 11
OLED: Future Returns Will Benefit From Stable Margins And Disciplined Buybacks
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Universal Display by aligning it more closely with an updated intrinsic value estimate of approximately $169 per share, reflecting steady expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and long term valuation multiples. What's in the News Revised 2025 outlook, with management now expecting revenue at the lower end of the prior 650 million to 700 million dollar range, signaling more cautious growth assumptions for next year (Corporate guidance) Buyback update for the July 1 to September 30, 2025 period shows zero shares repurchased for zero dollars, indicating no recent capital returned via the existing authorization (Buyback tranche update) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Unchanged at approximately 168.78 dollars per share, indicating no material revision to the intrinsic valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 27
OLED: Margins Will Strengthen As Revenue Outlook Remains Favorable
Analysts have slightly revised their price target for Universal Display, lowering it from $172.11 to $168.78. This change reflects modest adjustments in fair value assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 08
OLED: Expanding Profit Margins Will Drive Stronger Returns Moving Forward
Analysts have lowered their price target for Universal Display from $181.89 to $172.11. They cite a higher discount rate as the reason, even though revenue growth projections have increased and profit margins are improving.Analysis Article • Sep 12
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Universal Display Corporation's (NASDAQ:OLED) Shares
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Universal Display Corporation Just Beat EPS By 21%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Universal Display Corporation ( NASDAQ:OLED ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong...Analysis Article • Jul 09
Is Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Key Insights The projected fair value for Universal Display is US$126 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Jun 26
Returns On Capital At Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED) Have Stalled
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jun 11
Shareholders Will Most Likely Find Universal Display Corporation's (NASDAQ:OLED) CEO Compensation Acceptable
Key Insights Universal Display will host its Annual General Meeting on 18th of June Salary of US$917.8k is part of CEO...Analysis Article • May 20
With EPS Growth And More, Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED) Makes An Interesting Case
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Apr 01
Calculating The Fair Value Of Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED)
Key Insights Universal Display's estimated fair value is US$123 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Universal...Analysis Article • Mar 19
Getting In Cheap On Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) Is Unlikely
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 33.5x Universal Display Corporation ( NASDAQ:OLED ) may be sending very...Analysis Article • Mar 05
Returns At Universal Display (NASDAQ:OLED) Appear To Be Weighed Down
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Seeking Alpha • Jan 23
Universal Display: Good Returns, But Not As Good As The S&P500 - Updating For 2025E
Summary Universal Display Corporation remains a fundamentally attractive investment, with a market-leading position in OLED technology and strong partnerships with LG and Samsung. Despite a recent decline in valuation and lowered revenue forecasts, OLED's long-term growth prospects remain solid, driven by increasing adoption and cost efficiencies. The company's current valuation offers a potential upside of 18-22% annualized, making it a compelling "Buy" at around $168/share. OLED meets key investment criteria: it's qualitative, fundamentally safe, pays a well-covered dividend, and has realistic growth potential, justifying a "Buy" rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| OLED | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.5% | -5.5% | -1.5% |
| 1Y | -40.7% | 55.8% | 17.8% |
Return vs Industry: OLED underperformed the US Semiconductor industry which returned 55.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: OLED underperformed the US Market which returned 17.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| OLED volatility | |
|---|---|
| OLED Average Weekly Movement | 6.0% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 12.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: OLED has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: OLED's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 469 | Steve Abramson | oled.com |
Universal 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 offers phosphorescent organic light-emitting diode (PHOLED) technologies and materials for displays and lighting products under the UniversalPHOLED brand. The company also offers FOLED that are flexible OLEDs for the fabrication of OLEDs on flexible substrates; and OVJP, an organic vapor jet printing technology.
Universal Display Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| OLED fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.95b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$195.64m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$606.91m |
20.2x
P/E Ratio6.5x
P/S RatioIs OLED overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| OLED income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$606.91m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$159.20m |
| Gross Profit | US$447.71m |
| Other Expenses | US$252.06m |
| Earnings | US$195.64m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 4.26 |
| Gross Margin | 73.77% |
| Net Profit Margin | 32.24% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did OLED perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.3%
Current Dividend Yield46%
Payout RatioDoes OLED pay a reliable dividends?
See OLED dividend history and benchmarks| Universal Display dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 16 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 23 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 37 days |
Does OLED pay a reliable dividends?
See OLED dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/23 20:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Universal Display Corporation is covered by 22 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Brett Simpson | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Nam Hyung Kim | Arete Research Services LLP |
| James Fontanelli | Arete Research Services LLP |