EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
“We continue to be energized by the opportunities ahead for the OLED industry and the unfolding IT and automotive capex cycle. Third-quarter results reflect timing shifts, including customer pull-ins earlier in the year and a one-time out-of-period adjustment. We are confident that our technology leadership, strong business model and deep customer partnerships continue to position us to capture growth across this expanding market,” said Brian Millard, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Universal Display Corporation. “From pioneering research to high-volume commercialization, we continue to push the boundaries of OLED technologies and materials. Looking forward, we are focused on accelerating innovation, broadening our solutions and services and supporting OLED adoption across an ever-widening range of applications.”
Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2025
- Total revenue in the third quarter of 2025 was $139.6 million as compared to $161.6 million in the third quarter of 2024.
- Revenue from material sales was $82.6 million in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to $83.4 million in the third quarter of 2024.
- Revenue from royalty and license fees was $53.3 million in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to $74.6 million in the third quarter of 2024. The decrease in royalty and license fees was primarily the result of changes in customer mix and an out-of-period adjustment of $9.5 million.
- Cost of material sales was $32.8 million in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to $33.2 million in the third quarter of 2024.
- Total gross margin was 75% in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to 78% in the third quarter of 2024.
- Operating income was $43.1 million in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to $67.0 million in the third quarter of 2024.
- The effective income tax rate was 18.7% in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to 17.9% in the third quarter of 2024.
- Net income was $44.0 million or $0.92 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to $66.9 million or $1.40 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2024.
Revenue Comparison
($ in thousands) | | Three Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2025 | | | 2024 | |
Material sales | | $ | 82,634 | | | $ | 83,428 | |
Royalty and license fees | | | 53,317 | | | | 74,590 | |
Contract research services | | | 3,662 | | | | 3,609 | |
Total revenue | | $ | 139,613 | | | $ | 161,627 | |
Cost of Materials Comparison
($ in thousands) | | Three Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2025 | | | 2024 | |
Material sales | | $ | 82,634 | | | $ | 83,428 | |
Cost of material sales | | | 32,817 | | | | 33,172 | |
Gross margin on material sales | | | 49,817 | | | | 50,256 | |
Gross margin as a % of material sales | | | 60 | % | | | 60 | % |
Financial Highlights for the First Nine Months of 2025
- Total revenue in the first nine months of 2025 was $477.7 million as compared to $485.4 million in the first nine months of 2024.
- Revenue from material sales was $257.4 million in the first nine months of 2025 as compared to $272.2 million in the first nine months of 2024. The decrease in material sales was primarily due to lower unit material volume and changes in customer mix.
- Revenue from royalty and license fees was $202.6 million in the first nine months of 2025 as compared to $202.4 million in the first nine months of 2024. The increase was due to changes in customer mix, partially offset by the out-of-period adjustment of $7.1 million reflected in the third quarter of 2025.
- Cost of material sales was $100.9 million in the first nine months of 2025 as compared to $102.8 million in the first nine months of 2024.
- Total gross margin was 76% in the first nine months of 2025 as compared to 77% in the first nine months of 2024.
- Operating income was $181.3 million in the first nine months of 2025 as compared to $186.3 million in the first nine months of 2024.
- The effective income tax rate was 19.4% in the first nine months of 2025 as compared to 18.8% in the first nine months of 2024.
- Net income was $175.7 million or $3.68 per diluted share in the first nine months of 2025 as compared to $176.1 million or $3.69 per diluted share in the first nine months of 2024.
Revenue Comparison
($ in thousands) | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2025 | | | 2024 | |
Material sales | | $ | 257,439 | | | $ | 272,154 | |
Royalty and license fees | | | 202,553 | | | | 202,409 | |
Contract research services | | | 17,692 | | | | 10,828 | |
Total revenue | | $ | 477,684 | | | $ | 485,391 | |
Cost of Materials Comparison
($ in thousands) | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2025 | | | 2024 | |
Material sales | | $ | 257,439 | | | $ | 272,154 | |
Cost of material sales | | | 100,920 | | | | 102,759 | |
Gross margin on material sales | | | 156,519 | | | | 169,395 | |
Gross margin as a % of material sales | | | 61 | % | | | 62 | % |
Revised 2025 Guidance
The Company now believes that 2025 revenue will be around the lower end of its previous guidance range of $650 million to $700 million.
Dividend
The Company also announced a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.45 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2025 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 17, 2025.
Conference Call Information
In conjunction with this release, Universal Display will host a conference call on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed under the events page of the Company's Investor Relations website at ir.oled.com. Those wishing to participate in the live call should dial 1-877-524-8416 (toll-free) or 1-412-902-1028. Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time. An online archive of the webcast will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call.
About Universal Display Corporation
Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Founded in 1994 and with subsidiaries and offices around the world, the Company currently owns, exclusively licenses or has the sole right to sublicense more than 6,500 patents issued and pending worldwide. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit https://oled.com/.
Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other Company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.
All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to the projected adoption, development and advancement of the Company’s technologies, and the Company’s expected results, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.
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UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
(UNAUDITED) |
(in thousands, except share and per share data) |
| | | | | | |
| | September 30, 2025 | | | December 31, 2024 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 121,609 | | | $ | 98,980 | |
Short-term investments | | | 481,366 | | | | 393,690 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 74,214 | | | | 113,648 | |
Inventory | | | 212,621 | | | | 182,938 | |
Other current assets | | | 147,503 | | | | 110,575 | |
Total current assets | | | 1,037,313 | | | | 899,831 | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $181,880 and $169,877 | | | 209,802 | | | | 195,239 | |
ACQUIRED TECHNOLOGY, net of accumulated amortization of $216,199 and $203,621 | | | 60,976 | | | | 73,554 | |
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $12,910 and $11,842 | | | 4,378 | | | | 5,446 | |
GOODWILL | | | 15,535 | | | | 15,535 | |
INVESTMENTS | | | 422,929 | | | | 457,593 | |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | | | 77,339 | | | | 78,320 | |
OTHER ASSETS | | | 119,179 | | | | 106,815 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 1,947,451 | | | $ | 1,832,333 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 34,728 | | | $ | 36,590 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 42,834 | | | | 46,026 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 23,264 | | | | 33,074 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 7,814 | | | | 9,720 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 108,640 | | | | 125,410 | |
DEFERRED REVENUE | | | 1,584 | | | | 537 | |
RETIREMENT PLAN BENEFIT LIABILITY | | | 55,703 | | | | 54,450 | |
OTHER LIABILITIES | | | 36,718 | | | | 35,411 | |
Total liabilities | | | 202,645 | | | | 215,808 | |
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 200,000
shares of Series A Nonconvertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding
(liquidation value of $7.50 per share or $1,500) | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 48,907,893
and 48,834,541 shares issued, and 47,542,245 and 47,468,893 shares outstanding, at
September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | | | 489 | | | | 488 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 739,052 | | | | 723,719 | |
Retained earnings | | | 1,045,628 | | | | 934,655 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 919 | | | | (1,055 | ) |
Treasury stock, at cost (1,365,648 shares at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024) | | | (41,284 | ) | | | (41,284 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 1,744,806 | | | | 1,616,525 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 1,947,451 | | | $ | 1,832,333 | |
UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
(UNAUDITED) |
(in thousands, except share and per share data) |
| | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2025 | | | 2024 | | | 2025 | | | 2024 | |
REVENUE: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Material sales | | $ | 82,634 | | | $ | 83,428 | | | $ | 257,439 | | | $ | 272,154 | |
Royalty and license fees | | | 53,317 | | | | 74,590 | | | | 202,553 | | | | 202,409 | |
Contract research services | | | 3,662 | | | | 3,609 | | | | 17,692 | | | | 10,828 | |
Total revenue | | | 139,613 | | | | 161,627 | | | | 477,684 | | | | 485,391 | |
COST OF SALES | | | 35,491 | | | | 35,812 | | | | 112,828 | | | | 111,109 | |
Gross margin | | | 104,122 | | | | 125,815 | | | | 364,856 | | | | 374,282 | |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Research and development | | | 36,336 | | | | 36,089 | | | | 107,594 | | | | 110,900 | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 18,039 | | | | 15,664 | | | | 55,493 | | | | 54,757 | |
Amortization of acquired technology and other intangible assets | | | 4,553 | | | | 4,551 | | | | 13,646 | | | | 13,648 | |
Patent costs | | | 1,886 | | | | 2,352 | | | | 6,380 | | | | 6,735 | |
Royalty and license expense | | | 170 | | | | 154 | | | | 401 | | | | 1,928 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 60,984 | | | | 58,810 | | | | 183,514 | | | | 187,968 | |
OPERATING INCOME | | | 43,138 | | | | 67,005 | | | | 181,342 | | | | 186,314 | |
Interest income, net | | | 10,046 | | | | 10,592 | | | | 29,883 | | | | 30,073 | |
Other income, net | | | 952 | | | | 3,819 | | | | 6,905 | | | | 416 | |
Interest and other income, net | | | 10,998 | | | | 14,411 | | | | 36,788 | | | | 30,489 | |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | 54,136 | | | | 81,416 | | | | 218,130 | | | | 216,803 | |
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | | | (10,111 | ) | | | (14,546 | ) | | | (42,397 | ) | | | (40,743 | ) |
NET INCOME | | $ | 44,025 | | | $ | 66,870 | | | $ | 175,733 | | | $ | 176,060 | |
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BASIC | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | 1.40 | | | $ | 3.69 | | | $ | 3.69 | |
DILUTED | | $ | 0.92 | | | $ | 1.40 | | | $ | 3.68 | | | $ | 3.69 | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN COMPUTING NET
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BASIC | | | 47,554,970 | | | | 47,542,114 | | | | 47,571,930 | | | | 47,549,976 | |
DILUTED | | | 47,676,500 | | | | 47,669,439 | | | | 47,681,477 | | | | 47,644,026 | |
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE | | $ | 0.45 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | $ | 1.35 | | | $ | 1.20 | |
UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
(UNAUDITED) |
(in thousands) |
| | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2025 | | | 2024 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 175,733 | | | $ | 176,060 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 20,932 | | | | 19,488 | |
Amortization of intangibles | | | 13,646 | | | | 13,648 | |
Investment gains, net | | | (6,630 | ) | | | (5,930 | ) |
Stock-based compensation | | | 22,888 | | | | 23,812 | |
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | | | 977 | | | | (12,878 | ) |
Retirement plan expense, net of benefit payments | | | 1,271 | | | | 1,385 | |
Decrease (increase) in assets: | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 39,434 | | | | 52,157 | |
Inventory | | | (29,683 | ) | | | (163 | ) |
Other current assets | | | (36,928 | ) | | | (39,278 | ) |
Other assets | | | (12,364 | ) | | | (4,397 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 304 | | | | 9,405 | |
Other current liabilities | | | (2,406 | ) | | | (1,977 | ) |
Deferred revenue | | | (8,763 | ) | | | (9,950 | ) |
Other liabilities | | | 1,270 | | | | (2,355 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 179,681 | | | | 219,027 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (40,383 | ) | | | (29,960 | ) |
Purchases of investments | | | (319,593 | ) | | | (337,949 | ) |
Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments | | | 275,000 | | | | 200,768 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (84,976 | ) | | | (167,141 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | 1,617 | | | | 1,776 | |
Payment of withholding taxes related to stock-based compensation to employees | | | (9,470 | ) | | | (8,251 | ) |
Cash dividends paid | | | (64,223 | ) | | | (57,837 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (72,076 | ) | | | (64,312 | ) |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 22,629 | | | | (12,426 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 98,980 | | | | 91,985 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 121,609 | | | $ | 79,559 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | | | | | | |
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities | | $ | 1,789 | | | $ | 4,117 | |
Common stock issued to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board that was
earned and accrued for in a previous period | | | 300 | | | | 300 | |
Net change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to purchases of property
and equipment | | | 4,888 | | | | (5,573 | ) |
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | | | 53,995 | | | | 60,772 | |
Source: Universal Display Corporation