Universal Display Stock Analysis

OLED Stock  USD 148.50  2.88  1.90%   
Universal Display is overvalued with Real Value of 125.94 and Target Price of 213.84. The main objective of Universal Display stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Universal Display is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Universal Display's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Universal Display stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and Universal Display's ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
  
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Universal Stock Analysis Notes

About 84.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of Universal Display was now reported as 34.05. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.23. Universal Display last dividend was issued on the 17th of March 2025. Universal Display Corporation engages in the research, development, and commercialization of organic light emitting diode technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Universal Display Corporation was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. Universal Display operates under Electronic Components classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 409 people. To find out more about Universal Display contact Steven Abramson at 609 671 0980 or learn more at https://oled.com.

Universal Display Quarterly Total Revenue

162.29 Million

Universal Display Investment Alerts

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Universal Display generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
Universal Display is unlikely to experience financial distress in the next 2 years
Over 84.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
Latest headline from insidermonkey.com: Universal Display Corporation Fell on Delayed Targets and Reduced Revenue Guidance

Universal Display Upcoming and Recent Events

22nd of February 2024
Upcoming Quarterly Report
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1st of May 2024
Next Financial Report
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31st of December 2023
Next Fiscal Quarter End
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22nd of February 2024
Next Fiscal Year End
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30th of September 2023
Last Quarter Report
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31st of December 2022
Last Financial Announcement
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Universal Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Universal Display's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2016-11-03
2016-09-30-0.04-0.030.0125 
2013-05-09
2013-03-31-0.09-0.1-0.0111 
2015-05-07
2015-03-310.010.030.02200 
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Universal Display Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Universal Display's ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Universal Display's performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Universal Display's operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Universal Display's stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Universal Display Thematic Classifications

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Universal Stock Institutional Investors

Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.
Shares
Hhg Plc2024-12-31
551.7 K
Van Eck Associates Corporation2024-12-31
501.5 K
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc.2024-12-31
499.1 K
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2024-12-31
481 K
Ameriprise Financial Inc2024-12-31
454.1 K
Hovey Youngman Associates Inc2024-12-31
437.7 K
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2024-12-31
437.6 K
Neuberger Berman Group Llc2024-12-31
427.7 K
Northern Trust Corp2024-12-31
417.6 K
Blackrock Inc2024-12-31
M
Vanguard Group Inc2024-12-31
4.8 M
Note, although Universal Display's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Universal Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 7.05 B.

Universal Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.34 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.32 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.32.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets 0.12  0.13 
Return On Capital Employed 0.14  0.15 
Return On Assets 0.12  0.13 
Return On Equity 0.14  0.14 

Management Efficiency

Universal Display has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0853 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0853 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 0.145 %, meaning that it created $0.145 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. Universal Display's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Universal Display manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The current year's Return On Tangible Assets is expected to grow to 0.13. The current year's Return On Capital Employed is expected to grow to 0.15. At present, Universal Display's Non Current Assets Total are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Currrent Assets Other is expected to grow to about 189.4 M, whereas Deferred Long Term Asset Charges is forecasted to decline to about 20.9 M.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 34.00  35.70 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 33.56  35.23 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 28.78  30.21 
Price Book Value Ratio 4.30  4.26 
Enterprise Value Multiple 28.78  30.21 
Price Fair Value 4.30  4.26 
Enterprise Value6.9 B7.2 B
Universal Display benefits from a proactive management team that anticipates market trends. Our analysis delves into how this proactive stance influences financial metrics and stock valuation.
Dividend Yield
0.0121
Operating Margin
0.3234
Profit Margin
0.3429
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0121
Beta
1.407

Technical Drivers

As of the 24th of March, Universal Display has the Variance of 5.6, coefficient of variation of (2,291), and Risk Adjusted Performance of (0.03). In relation to fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model makes it possible for you to check existing technical drivers of Universal Display, as well as the relationship between them. Please validate Universal Display standard deviation, treynor ratio, as well as the relationship between the Treynor Ratio and potential upside to decide if Universal Display is priced more or less accurately, providing market reflects its prevalent price of 148.5 per share. Given that Universal Display has information ratio of (0.02), we advise you to double-check Universal Display's current market performance to make sure the company can sustain itself at a future point.

Universal Display Price Movement Analysis

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The output start index for this execution was nineteen with a total number of output elements of fourty-two. The Bollinger Bands is very popular indicator that was developed by John Bollinger. It consist of three lines. Universal Display middle band is a simple moving average of its typical price. The upper and lower bands are (N) standard deviations above and below the middle band. The bands widen and narrow when the volatility of the price is higher or lower, respectively. The upper and lower bands can also be interpreted as price targets for Universal Display. When the price bounces off of the lower band and crosses the middle band, then the upper band becomes the price target.

Universal Display Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Universal Display insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Universal Display's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Universal Display insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.
 
Steven Abramson over a week ago
Disposition of 4667 shares by Steven Abramson of Universal Display subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Janice Mahon over two weeks ago
Disposition of 1070 shares by Janice Mahon of Universal Display at 159.74 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Julia Brown over three weeks ago
Disposition of 4950 shares by Julia Brown of Universal Display at 145.02 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Elias Richard C over three weeks ago
Acquisition by Elias Richard C of 314 shares of Universal Display subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Janice Mahon over a month ago
Disposition of 744 shares by Janice Mahon of Universal Display at 142.5 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Hartley C Keith over a month ago
Acquisition by Hartley C Keith of 314 shares of Universal Display subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Sidney Rosenblatt over two months ago
Acquisition by Sidney Rosenblatt of 314 shares of Universal Display subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Mauro Premutico over three months ago
Disposition of 1001 shares by Mauro Premutico of Universal Display at 181.76 subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Sidney Rosenblatt over three months ago
Disposition of 15822 shares by Sidney Rosenblatt of Universal Display subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Brown Nigel over three months ago
Acquisition by Brown Nigel of 314 shares of Universal Display subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Comparin Cynthia Jane over six months ago
Acquisition by Comparin Cynthia Jane of 472 shares of Universal Display subject to Rule 16b-3
 
Elias Richard C over six months ago
Disposition of 5064 shares by Elias Richard C of Universal Display at 192.6 subject to Rule 16b-3

Universal Display Outstanding Bonds

Universal Display issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Universal Display uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Universal bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Universal Display has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Universal Display Predictive Daily Indicators

Universal Display intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Universal Display stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Universal Display Corporate Filings

F4
11th of March 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
6th of March 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
27th of February 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
20th of February 2025
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
3rd of January 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
2nd of January 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F3
23rd of December 2024
The report used by insiders such as officers, directors, and major shareholders (beneficial owners holding more than 10% of any class of the company's equity securities) to declare their ownership of a company's stock
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F4
18th of December 2024
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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Universal Display Forecast Models

Universal Display's time-series forecasting models are one of many Universal Display's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Universal Display's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

About Universal Stock Analysis

Stock analysis is the technique used by a trader or investor to examine and evaluate how Universal Display prices is reacting to, or reflecting on a current market direction and economic conditions. It can be used to make informed decisions about market timing, and when buying or selling Universal shares will generate the highest return on investment. We also built our stock analysis module to help investors to gain an insight into the world economy as a whole, the stock market, thematic ideas. a specific sector, or an individual Stock such as Universal Display. By using and applying Universal Stock analysis, traders can create a robust methodology for identifying Universal entry and exit points for their positions.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.42  0.44 
Operating Profit Margin 0.37  0.39 
Net Profit Margin 0.34  0.36 
Gross Profit Margin 0.77  1.06 

Current Universal Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Universal analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Universal analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceAdvice# of Analysts
213.84Strong Buy11Odds
Universal Display current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Universal analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Universal stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Universal Display, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Universal conference calls.
Universal Analyst Advice Details

Universal Stock Analysis Indicators

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Begin Period Cash Flow92 M
Common Stock Shares Outstanding47.7 M
Total Stockholder Equity1.6 B
Tax Provision50 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.256
Property Plant And Equipment Net195.2 M
Cash And Short Term Investments492.7 M
Cash99 M
Accounts Payable36.6 M
Net Debt-79.8 M
50 Day M A149.2552
Total Current Liabilities125.4 M
Other Operating Expenses408.9 M
Non Current Assets Total932.5 M
Forward Price Earnings29.4118
Non Currrent Assets Other180.4 M
Stock Based Compensation30 M

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