Universal Display Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results

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Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) reported robust financial results for Q4 and full year 2021, achieving record revenue of $554 million. The fourth quarter revenue was $146.2 million, a slight increase from $141.5 million year-over-year. Notably, material sales surged to $85.8 million, up from $62.5 million in Q4 2020, while royalty and license fees dropped to $56.0 million. Full-year net income reached $184.2 million or $3.87 per diluted share. The company anticipates revenue of $625 million to $650 million for 2022 and declared a dividend of $0.30 per share for Q1 2022.

Positive

• Record annual revenue of $554 million in 2021, up from $429 million in 2020.
• Material sales increased significantly to $318.6 million for 2021 from $229.7 million in 2020.
• Operating income improved to $227.6 million for 2021 compared to $157.5 million in 2020.
• 2022 revenue guidance set at $625 million to $650 million.

Negative

• Net income decreased in Q4 2021 to $45.9 million from $53.9 million in Q4 2020.
• Royalty and license fees dropped to $56.0 million in Q4 2021 from $75.0 million in Q4 2020.

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 fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

“2021 was a year of growth, R&D milestone achievements, new customer agreements, continued market recognition, and diversification and expansion of our global manufacturing footprint with PPG,” said Sidney D. Rosenblatt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Display Corporation. “During the year, our revenue grew to a record high of $554 million, we extended our long-term agreements with LG Display, Visionox Technology and Tianma Micro-electronics, and jointly announced with PPG the establishment of a new manufacturing site in Shannon, Ireland, for the production of our highly efficient, high-performing UniversalPHOLED materials. In addition, we were recognized by the Financial Times as one of The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies, by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the second year in a row, awarded a Silver rating for corporate social responsibility from EcoVadis, and recognized once again by The Forum of Executive Women as a Champion of Board Diversity.”

Rosenblatt continued, “Leveraging over 25 years of ‘vision, innovation and reality’, Universal Display’s brilliant team of scientists and engineers continue to discover, develop, and deliver next-generation, state-of-the-art OLED materials and technologies. With respect to blue, given recent advancements, we believe that we are on track to meet preliminary target specifications with our phosphorescent blue by year-end 2022, which should enable the introduction of our all-phosphorescent RGB (red, green and blue) stack into the commercial market in 2024. We believe that the commercial introduction of our full-color emissive stack has the potential to unlock a vast array of opportunities for higher energy-efficiency and higher performance across a broad range of OLED applications.”

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2021

• Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2021 was $146.2 million as compared to $141.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
• Revenue from material sales was $85.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 as compared to $62.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
• Revenue from royalty and license fees was $56.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 as compared to $75.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
• Cost of materials was $29.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 as compared to $24.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
• Operating income was $56.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 as compared to $65.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
• Net income was $45.9 million or $0.96 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2021 as compared to $53.9 million or $1.13 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Revenue Comparison

	($ in thousands)		Three Months Ended December 31,
			2021				2020
	Material sales		$	85,768			$	62,538
	Royalty and license fees			55,995				75,046
	Contract research services			4,484				3,959
	Total revenue		$	146,247			$	141,543

Cost of Materials Comparison

	($ in thousands)		Three Months Ended December 31,
			2021				2020
	Material sales		$	85,768			$	62,538
	Cost of material sales			29,199				24,602
	Gross margin on material sales			56,569				37,936
	Gross margin as a % of material sales			66	%			61	%

Financial Highlights for the Full Year 2021

• Total revenue for the full year 2021 was $553.5 million as compared to $428.9 million for the full year 2020.
• Revenue from material sales was $318.6 million for the full year 2021 as compared to $229.7 million for the full year 2020.
• Revenue from royalty and license fees was $219.0 million for the full year 2021 as compared to $185.1 million for the full year 2020.
• Cost of materials was $104.4 million for the full year 2021 as compared to $75.9 million for the full year 2020.
• Operating income was $227.6 million for the full year 2021 as compared to $157.5 million for the full year 2020.
• Net income was $184.2 million or $3.87 per diluted share for the full year 2021 as compared to $133.4 million or $2.80 per diluted share for the full year 2020.

Revenue Comparison

	($ in thousands)		Full Year Ended December 31,
			2021				2020
	Material sales		$	318,623			$	229,749
	Royalty and license fees			219,032				185,054
	Contract research services			15,870				14,064
	Total revenue		$	553,525			$	428,867

Cost of Materials Comparison

	($ in thousands)		Full Year Ended December 31,
			2021				2020
	Material sales		$	318,623			$	229,749
	Cost of material sales			104,397				75,939
	Gross margin on material sales			214,226				153,810
	Gross margin as a % of material sales			67	%			67	%

2022 Guidance

The Company believes that its 2022 revenue will be approximately in the range of $625 million to $650 million. The OLED industry remains at a stage where many variables can have a material impact on its growth, and the Company thus caveats its financial guidance accordingly.

Dividend

The Company also announced a first quarter 2022 cash dividend of $0.30 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2022 to all shareholders of record on March 17, 2022.

Conference Call Information

In conjunction with this release, Universal Display will host a conference call on Thursday, February 23, 2022 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 5,000 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 and future declaration of dividends, 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, 2021. 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 (in thousands, except share and per share data)
		December 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	311,993			$	630,012
Short-term investments			351,194				99,996
Accounts receivable			107,639				82,261
Inventory			134,160				91,591
Other current assets			20,948				20,746
Total current assets			925,934				924,606
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $92,461 and $72,493			128,832				102,113
ACQUIRED TECHNOLOGY, net of accumulated amortization of $173,635 and $153,050			49,668				70,253
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $7,565 and $6,155			9,711				10,685
GOODWILL			15,535				15,535
INVESTMENTS			168,076				5,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES			33,453				37,695
OTHER ASSETS			135,710				103,341
TOTAL ASSETS		$	1,466,919			$	1,269,228
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable		$	14,955			$	13,801
Accrued expenses			45,474				41,404
Deferred revenue			120,864				105,215
Other current liabilities			6,645				4,540
Total current liabilities			187,938				164,960
DEFERRED REVENUE			36,217				57,086
RETIREMENT PLAN BENEFIT LIABILITY			66,773				78,527
OTHER LIABILITIES			76,077				55,941
Total liabilities			367,005				356,514
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, 49,065,924 and 49,013,476 shares issued, and 47,700,276 and 47,647,828 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively			491				490
Additional paid-in capital			658,728				635,595
Retained earnings			500,212				353,930
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(18,235	)			(36,019	)
Treasury stock, at cost (1,365,648 shares at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020)			(41,284	)			(41,284	)
Total shareholders’ equity			1,099,914				912,714
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$	1,466,919			$	1,269,228

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except share and per share data)
		Three Months Ended December 31,						Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2021			2020			2021			2020
		(Unaudited)
REVENUE:
Material sales		$	85,768		$	62,538		$	318,623		$	229,749
Royalty and license fees			55,995			75,046			219,032			185,054
Contract research services			4,484			3,959			15,870			14,064
Total revenue			146,247			141,543			553,525			428,867
COST OF SALES			32,243			26,998			114,991			85,478
Gross margin			114,004			114,545			438,534			343,389
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development			26,940			22,186			99,673			83,894
Selling, general and administrative			22,769			16,217			80,372			61,346
Amortization of acquired technology and other intangible assets			5,504			5,495			21,994			21,969
Patent costs			2,157			1,938			8,160			7,529
Royalty and license expense			172			2,930			691			11,125
Total operating expenses			57,542			48,766			210,890			185,863
OPERATING INCOME			56,462			65,779			227,644			157,526
Interest income, net			160			695			505			5,139
Other (expense) income, net			(80	)		230			98			864
Interest and other income, net			80			925			603			6,003
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES			56,542			66,704			228,247			163,529
INCOME TAX EXPENSE			(10,666	)		(12,802	)		(44,034	)		(30,157	)
NET INCOME		$	45,876		$	53,902		$	184,213		$	133,372
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC		$	0.96		$	1.13		$	3.87		$	2.80
DILUTED		$	0.96		$	1.13		$	3.87		$	2.80
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED IN COMPUTING NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
BASIC			47,324,718			47,241,078			47,296,447			47,198,982
DILUTED			47,387,469			47,298,692			47,365,435			47,236,994
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE		$	0.20		$	0.15		$	0.80		$	0.60

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2021				2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income		$	184,213			$	133,372
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of deferred revenue and recognition of unbilled receivables, net			(225,549	)			(183,997	)
Depreciation			19,968				15,217
Amortization of intangibles			21,994				21,969
Change in excess inventory reserve			3,554				1,114
Amortization of premium and discount on investments, net			(373	)			(4,960	)
Stock-based compensation to employees			34,871				26,631
Stock-based compensation to Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board			1,404				1,647
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)			1,748				(4,446	)
Retirement plan expense			8,875				5,656
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts receivable			(25,378	)			(21,809	)
Inventory			(46,123	)			(28,752	)
Other current assets			22,413				6,497
Other assets			(36,139	)			(13,481	)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			1,902				(8,305	)
Other current liabilities			2,105				2,683
Deferred revenue			201,484				192,369
Other liabilities			20,136				7,387
Net cash provided by operating activities			191,105				148,792
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment			(43,161	)			(27,991	)
Purchase of intangibles			(394	)			(60	)
Purchases of investments			(642,180	)			(604,153	)
Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments			227,984				1,023,460
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities			(457,751	)			391,256
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			1,507				1,176
Payment of withholding taxes related to stock-based compensation to employees			(14,949	)			(14,394	)
Cash dividends paid			(37,931	)			(28,445	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(51,373	)			(41,663	)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			(318,019	)			498,385
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR			630,012				131,627
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR		$	311,993			$	630,012
The following non-cash activities occurred:
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities		$	(295	)		$	(118	)
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			(3,526	)			(1,468	)
Cash paid for income tax			52,650				36,269

 

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FAQ

What were Universal Display's Q4 2021 earnings results?

Universal Display reported Q4 2021 revenue of $146.2 million, a net income of $45.9 million, with earnings per diluted share at $0.96.

What is the revenue guidance for Universal Display in 2022?

Universal Display expects 2022 revenue to be between $625 million and $650 million.

How did Universal Display perform in full year 2021?

In full year 2021, Universal Display achieved record revenue of $554 million, with a net income of $184.2 million.

What is Universal Display's dividend announcement for Q1 2022?

Universal Display declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on March 31, 2022.