OLED Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

OLED has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 1.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.30%
Payout Ratio 48.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 22.47%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.80%
Payout FCF 51.2%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 69.79%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -14.8%
Total Return 5y: -46.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Semiconductors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NVEC 306 M 7.48% 7.87%
UMC 25,843 M 6.12% 6.39%
ASX 44,310 M 3.46% 5.57%
SIMO 4,193 M 3.10% 6.13%
TXN 201,205 M 3.14% 3.66%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MPWR 55,380 M 27.0% 86.3%
ELG 2,334 M 17.8% 63.7%
NXPI 56,002 M 15.9% 98.9%
POWI 2,577 M 11.7% 99.4%
IFX 63,625 M 12.3% 58.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Semiconductors

TXN
Texas Instruments
 3.14% Yield
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor
 1.15% Yield
ELG
Elmos Semiconductor SE
 1.44% Yield
SIMO
Silicon Motion
 3.10% Yield

OLED Dividend History: Last 36 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.38%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.33%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.29%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% 0.3%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.25%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.19%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.2%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.4 14.3% 0.25%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.19%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.21%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.24%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% 0.26%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.26%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.29%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.27%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.3 50% 0.19%
2021-12-15 2021-12-16 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.13%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.1%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.09%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% 0.09%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.15 50% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.1 66.7% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-15 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.06 100% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Other 0.03 0% N/A

OLED Dividend FAQ

Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) develops and licenses OLED technologies and materials, most notably its phosphorescent “UniversalPHOLED” platform, which underpins high-efficiency displays and solid-state lighting. The firm also commercializes flexible-OLED (FOLED) processes and organic vapor-jet printing (OVJP), and offers contract research, IP licensing, and third-party support services across a global footprint that includes South Korea, China, Japan, and the United States.

What is the Dividend Yield of OLED?

As of February 2026, OLED`s dividend yield is 1.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.80 USD by the current share price of 121.11.

Does OLED pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, OLED paid a dividend of 1.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

How often does OLED pay dividends?

OLED pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, OLED has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-17.

OLED dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for OLED for the next 4 payments are between 0.464 (+3.1%) and 0.507 (+12.7%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will OLED pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Display (OLED) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for OLED?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Display (OLED) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of OLED?

OLED's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 22.5% per year.
Strong growth: OLED's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of OLED?

OLED's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.80%. If you bought OLED's shares at 225.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.80% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of OLED?

OLED Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Universal Display has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does OLED have a good Dividend Yield?

OLED`s 1.30% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of OLED?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of OLED is 48.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of OLED?

OLED`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.79%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

OLED Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in OLED's Outstanding Shares?

Universal Display's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has OLED ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 11, 1996 with a ratio of 91:1000.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 8,000,000
1996 8,571,400 +7.14%
1997 10,000,000 +16.67%
1998 10,000,000
1999 15,027,100 +50.27%
2000 16,430,300 +9.34%
2001 18,435,300 +12.2%
2002 21,543,500 +16.86%
2003 24,688,300 +14.6%
2004 28,029,300 +13.53%
2005 30,030,400 +7.14%
2006 31,523,100 +4.97%
2007 35,770,600 +13.47%
2008 36,300,000 +1.48%
2009 37,029,500 +2.01%
2010 38,896,000 +5.04%
2011 45,749,100 +17.62%
2012 45,823,400 +0.16%
2013 46,531,800 +1.55%
2014 46,350,900 -0.39%
2015 46,864,500 +1.11%
2016 47,038,300 +0.37%
2017 46,826,400 -0.45%
2018 46,917,800 +0.2%
2019 47,031,800 +0.24%
2020 47,298,700 +0.57%
2021 47,387,500 +0.19%
2022 47,492,600 +0.22%
2023 47,622,800 +0.27%
2024 47,671,000 +0.1%
2025 47,676,500 +0.01%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40