Universal Electronics reports Q2 adjusted EPS (9c), consensus (4c)

Reports Q2 revenue $90.5M, consensus $95.09M. “Our innovative wireless control solutions and patented technologies continue to capture design wins from major global household brands across all areas of the business,” said UEI Chairman and CEO Paul Arling. “Second quarter 2024 net sales were within guidance, even though some quarter-end orders were pushed out and shipped in early third quarter. Our pipeline of new product developments, recent design wins and new project engagements are laying the foundation for a strong future. We continue to fortify our business by fostering new and existing customer relationships, expanding our intellectual property portfolio and managing our expenses. We have nearly completed our two-year plan to optimize our global manufacturing footprint, which has yielded significantly higher margins. For the second quarter 2024, our gross margin percentage increased 580 basis points over the prior year quarter. As a result of these efforts, we expect to be profitable for the second half of 2024 and to deliver consistent sales and earnings growth into 2025, 2026 and beyond.”