U.S. Stock Market Movement: Universal Display Plunges on October 29—Revenue Misses Expectations, Material Sales Drop, Guidance at Lower End

Universal Display October 29 Significant Drop Analysis

Keywords: Revenue below expectations, materials sales decline, guidance at low end

1. On October 28, the company released its third-quarter financial report, with revenue of $160.4 million, below the expected $162.7 million/$165.5 million. Although adjusted earnings per share were $1.23, exceeding expectations, revenue still fell short.

2. The October 28 financial report showed materials sales revenue of $79.7 million, below the expected $90.31 million from institutions, a year-on-year decrease of 3.5%.

3. On October 28, the company stated that full-year revenue is expected to approach the lower end of the guidance range of $630 million to $670 million, and gross margin is also trending towards the low end of guidance.

4. On October 29, an institution maintained a buy rating but lowered the target price from $120 to $115.

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