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OLED's Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
ZACKSยท 2025-11-07 17:11
Core Insights - Universal Display Corporation (OLED) reported disappointing third-quarter 2025 results, with adjusted earnings and revenues falling short of Zacks Consensus Estimates, primarily due to lower material sales and royalty and license fees [1][10] Financial Performance - Net income for the third quarter was $44 million, or $0.92 per share, down from $66.9 million, or $1.40 per share in the same quarter last year, missing the consensus estimate by $0.27 [3][10] - Revenues totaled $139.6 million, a decline from $161.6 million year-over-year, and also missed the consensus estimate of $163 million [4][10] - Material sales contributed $82.6 million to revenues, slightly down from $83.4 million in the prior-year quarter, while revenues from green emitter sales increased marginally to $65 million from $63 million [5] - Revenues from royalties and license fees fell to $53.3 million from $74.6 million year-over-year, missing estimates [6] - Quarterly gross profit was $104.1 million, down from $125.8 million in the prior-year quarter, with a gross margin of 75%, down from 78% [7][10] Cash Flow and Liquidity - In the first nine months of fiscal 2025, the company generated $179.7 million in cash from operating activities, compared to $219.1 million in the same period last year [8] Guidance - For 2025, the company expects revenues in the range of $650-700 million, an increase from the previous forecast of $640-700 million, with a projected gross margin of 76-77% [9] Market Outlook - Despite short-term uncertainties due to geopolitical factors and tariffs, management remains optimistic about long-term growth potential driven by increasing OLED usage in consumer electronics and automotive sectors [11]