Universal Display Shares Sold by First Trust Advisors

Institutional investor trims stake in semiconductor company

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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First Trust Advisors LP lowered its position in Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) by 1.8% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund owned 686,950 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at around $98.7 million, after selling 12,462 shares during the quarter.

Why it matters

Universal Display is a leading developer of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials used in displays and lighting. The company's stock performance and ownership changes by major institutional investors can signal shifts in market sentiment and outlook for the OLED industry.

The details

First Trust Advisors, an investment management firm, reduced its stake in Universal Display in the third quarter of 2025. The firm sold 12,462 shares, lowering its total position to 686,950 shares, which represented approximately 1.45% of Universal Display's outstanding stock at the time.

  • First Trust Advisors filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2025 on March 10, 2026.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

An investment management firm that owns a stake in Universal Display Corporation.

Universal Display Corporation

A technology company specializing in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) solutions, including proprietary materials, technologies, and software used in OLED displays and lighting.

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The takeaway

The reduction in First Trust Advisors' stake in Universal Display could signal a broader shift in investor sentiment towards the OLED technology sector, as major institutional investors adjust their portfolios in response to market conditions and industry trends.