UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORP \PA\ Earnings Per Share Disclosure
The Company computes earnings per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share, which requires earnings per share (EPS) for each class of stock to be calculated using the two-class method. The two-class method is an allocation of income between the holders of common stock and the Company's participating security holders. Under the two-class method, income for the reporting period is allocated between common shareholders and other security holders based on their respective participation rights in undistributed income. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities and, therefore, are included in computing earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period excluding unvested restricted stock units and performance units. Net income allocated to the holders of the Company's unvested restricted stock awards is calculated based on the shareholders proportionate share of weighted average shares of common stock outstanding on an if-converted basis.
For purposes of determining diluted net income per common share, basic net income per share is further adjusted to include the effect of potential dilutive common shares outstanding, including restricted stock units, performance units and the impact of shares to be issued under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The following table is a reconciliation of net income and the shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income per common share for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands, except share and per share data):
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Numerator: |
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Net income |
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$ |
242,075 |
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$ |
222,079 |
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$ |
203,011 |
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Adjustment for Basic EPS: |
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Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders |
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(153 |
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(526 |
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(993 |
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Adjusted net income |
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$ |
241,922 |
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$ |
221,553 |
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$ |
202,018 |
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Denominator: |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic |
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47,548,046 |
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47,548,931 |
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47,559,669 |
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Effect of dilutive shares: |
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Common stock equivalents arising from ESPP |
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1,905 |
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1,780 |
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2,173 |
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Restricted stock awards and units and performance units |
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108,344 |
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101,951 |
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60,921 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding – Diluted |
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47,658,295 |
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47,652,662 |
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47,622,763 |
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Net income per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
5.09 |
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$ |
4.66 |
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$ |
4.25 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
5.08 |
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$ |
4.65 |
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$ |
4.24 |
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For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the combined effects of unvested restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and performance unit awards of 63,999, 18,015 and 36,345, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS as their impact would have been antidilutive.
About Earnings Per Share Disclosures
The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.
Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.