Universal Display Corporation
NasdaqGS-OLED
Company Overview
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 owns, exclusively licenses, or has sole rights to sublicense approximately 5,500 issued and pending patents worldwide. The company supplies its proprietary UniversalPHOLED materials to display and lighting manufacturers, and others. It is also involved in the research, development, and commercialization of other OLED device and manufacturing technologies, including FOLED that are flexible OLEDs for the fabrication of OLEDs on flexible substrates; OVJP, an organic vapor jet printing technology; thin-film encapsulation technology for the packaging of flexible OLEDs and other thin-film devices, as well as for use as a barrier film for plastic substrates; and UniversalP2OLED, which are printable phosphorescent OLEDs. In addition, the company provides technology development and support services, including third-party collaboration and support to third parties for the commercialization of their OLED products. Further, it provides contract research services in the areas of chemical materials synthesis research, development, and commercialization for non-OLED applications. Universal Display Corporation was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey.
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Universal Display Corporation
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Steven V. Abramson
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oled.com
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Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment
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1985
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What's happening
Nov 11, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
Universal Display Corp Faces Challenges Despite Outperforming Major Indices
- Universal Display Corporation's stock experienced a total movement of 1.6% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500 by 1.3%.
- The company reported disappointing quarterly results on November 10th, leading to a significant decline in investor sentiment.
- Increased competition within the OLED technology sector has raised concerns about profit margins and growth potential for Universal Display Corp.
Over the last month, Universal Display Corporation (OLED) recorded a total stock movement of 1.6%, surpassing the S&P 500's return of only 0.3%. This performance indicates that OLED outperformed the broader market by an impressive margin of 1.3%. However, this relative strength was overshadowed by substantial challenges highlighted in recent financial reports and prevailing market sentiments.
On November 10th, OLED faced a notable decline of 4.3% following disappointing quarterly results marked by decreased revenue and earnings per share compared to the previous year. Mixed analyst ratings contributed to this downturn; while Zacks upgraded its rating to "strong buy," Needham lowered its target price but maintained a "buy" stance on the stock. Overall sentiment surrounding OLED remained bearish due to these financial struggles amid increasing competition within the OLED technology sector.
Investor sentiment fluctuated significantly during this period as analysts weighed positive upgrades against negative earnings news. The average rating from eight brokerage firms indicated a “Moderate Buy,” with three firms holding shares and four recommending buys alongside one strong buy recommendation. Despite these endorsements, concerns regarding declining performance metrics overshadowed any bullish outlooks.
The competitive landscape for OLED technology has intensified pressures on profit margins and growth potential for Universal Display Corp., contributing further to investor caution during this timeframe. As macroeconomic factors continued influencing tech stocks broadly, investors remained vigilant regarding how these elements would impact future performance.
In summary, while Universal Display Corp managed an overall positive movement compared to major indices like the S&P 500 over this month-long period—outperforming it by 1.3%—the underlying financial challenges have led analysts and investors alike to scrutinize its long-term viability in an increasingly competitive environment within Information Technology (XLK), where it outperformed that sector by an impressive margin of 51.3%.