Universal Display(OLED, $178.77) warns of $40 million-$50 million impact from Coronavirus crisis
OLED technology company Universal Display told investors on Thursday that impact of Coronavirus could hurt its 2020 revenue.
The company, which supplies components to a range of device manufacturers such as Apple, indicated that its annual revenue will come in $40 million to $50 million lower - than originally expected – due to the virus.
CFO Sidney Rosenblatt said that the company expects 2020 revenues to continue to grow; but also warned that uncertainties related to coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is expected to affect material orders.
For the December quarter, Universal Display reported earnings of 56 cents (which was lower than analyst forecasts of 74 cents per share). Its revenue at $101.7 million was in line with analysts’ expectations.
The company lowered its annual sales guidance to between $430 million to $470 million.
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Momentum Indicator for OLED turns negative, indicating new downward trend
OLED saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on August 20, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 81 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 81 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for OLED moved out of overbought territory on August 12, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 23 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 23 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for OLED turned negative on August 19, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where OLED declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
OLED broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 11, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for OLED entered a downward trend on August 05, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
OLED moved above its 50-day moving average on August 19, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for OLED crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on August 11, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where OLED advanced for three days, in of 287 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.343) is normal, around the industry mean (5.563). P/E Ratio (20.734) is within average values for comparable stocks, (83.207). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.998) is also within normal values, averaging (1.216). Dividend Yield (0.022) settles around the average of (0.012) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.684) is also within normal values, averaging (5.276).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. OLED’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. OLED’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 68, placing this stock worse than average.
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a developer of organic light emitting diode (OLED), technologies and materials
Industry ElectronicComponents
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