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Sep 30, 2020

Universal Display Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Universal Display reported solid Q3 2020 results with increased revenue driven by higher material sales due to stronger demand in the OLED display market.

Key Takeaways

Universal Display Corporation reported a revenue of $117.1 million for the third quarter of 2020, compared to $97.5 million in the third quarter of 2019. The increase in revenue was due to higher material sales as a result of stronger demand in the OLED display market. Net income was $40.5 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, compared to $37.0 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2019.

Total revenue increased to $117.1 million, up from $97.5 million in Q3 2019.

Material sales revenue rose to $68.7 million, compared to $51.8 million in Q3 2019.

Royalty and license fees revenue increased to $44.6 million, up from $43.0 million in Q3 2019.

Operating income increased to $48.4 million, compared to $40.8 million in Q3 2019.

Total Revenue
$117M
Previous year: $97.5M
+20.1%
EPS
$0.85
Previous year: $0.78
+9.0%
Gross margin on mat. sales
70%
Previous year: 71%
-1.4%
Gross Profit
$93.7M
Previous year: $80.2M
+16.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$163M
Previous year: $236M
-31.0%
Free Cash Flow
$36.4M
Previous year: $48.9M
-25.5%
Total Assets
$1.22B
Previous year: $1.06B
+15.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company believes that its 2020 revenue will be approximately in the range of $385 million to $400 million.

Positive Outlook

  • OLED panel momentum will continue in the fourth quarter.
  • Meaningful growth to resume in 2021 as new OLED production comes online.
  • New OLED consumer electronic models are launched.
  • Customers continue to advance their OLED commercialization plans.
  • Flexibility and versatility of OLEDs continue to broaden the imagination and transform the definition of what a consumer product can be.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic persist.
  • The full extent of the impact of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic on our operational performance remains uncertain.
  • The timing of the pandemic.
  • The extent and duration of the pandemic.
  • The development and availability of effective treatments and vaccines, and the impact on the global economy and demand for OLED consumer products.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income