Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.80
Universal Display Corporation (OLED) Dividend History
Income profile from 2017 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
35.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
OLED Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
OLED Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$1.80
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout35.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR14.5%
5Y CAGR24.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return-34.0%
5Y Total Return-54.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,51210Y ago$18,66420Y ago$66,231
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
OLED Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
OLED Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Universal Display Corporation distributes 35.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
OLED has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.5% and 5-year CAGR of 24.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OLED returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -54.9%, with dividends contributing 3.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,664 today.
OLED Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.40
Avg/Payment$0.3700
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 1.97% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.5000 | ↑ +11.1% | 1.97% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 1.56% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 1.28% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 1.09% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.05% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 1.03% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 76.20% | Sep 30, 2024 |
OLED Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
35.3% payout
Streak
9Y
24.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#2 of 3
VUZI
AAPLOLED Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 12.5% | 4 | $5.08 | 35.4% | 2.82x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $1.60 | 14.3% | 4 | $4.65 | 34.4% | 2.91x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $1.40 | 16.7% | 4 | $4.24 | 33.0% | 3.03x | 0.6% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | 50.0% | 4 | $4.40 | 27.3% | 3.67x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 33.3% | 4 | $3.87 | 20.7% | 4.84x | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 50.0% | 4 | $2.80 | 21.4% | 4.67x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 66.7% | 4 | $2.92 | 13.7% | 7.30x | 0.2% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 100.0% | 4 | $1.25 | 19.2% | 5.21x | 0.1% |
| 2017 | $0.12 | — | 4 | $2.18 | 5.5% | 18.17x | 0.1% |
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Start ComparisonOLED — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OLED stock.
How much dividend does OLED pay per share?
Universal Display Corporation (OLED) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is OLED's next ex-dividend date?
OLED's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OLED typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is OLED's dividend safe?
OLED's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.3% and FCF payout ratio of +35.7%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is OLED a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Universal Display Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +24.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does OLED pay dividends?
Universal Display Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 9+ years from 2017 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OLED grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OLED five years ago would be worth approximately $4,512 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OLED's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OLED's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.