Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC)
NASDAQ:UEIC
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UEIC Stock Chart & Stats
$4.20
-$0.18(-1.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.20
-$0.18(-1.75%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.69 - $7.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.35K
Average Volume (3M)112.51K
Market Cap
$48.37M
Enterprise Value$55.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$29.83M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$33.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.50
Shares Outstanding12,630,302
10 Day Avg. Volume85,174
30 Day Avg. Volume112,506
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)0.33
Price to Sales (P/S)0.13
P/FCF Ratio2.41
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.00Price Target Upside19.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$321.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Leverage And Balance-sheet FlexibilityTotal debt has declined materially and debt-to-equity sits near 0.24, giving the company greater financial flexibility. A stronger balance sheet reduces refinancing risk, supports investment or restructuring, and provides optionality to fund targeted product development or working-capital moves over the next several quarters.
Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowUEIC generates positive operating and free cash flow despite ongoing GAAP losses, which funds operations and cost actions without immediate external financing. While FCF weakened versus 2025, continued positive cash generation supports near-term liquidity and execution of restructuring and customer continuity plans.
Documented Cost Cuts And Working-capital GainsManagement executed structural expense reductions (roughly $5M annualized savings), significant inventory drawdown, and prioritized R&D, which are tangible actions that improve margins and cash conversion. These operational fixes underpin the company’s reaffirmed EPS guidance and make profitability recovery more achievable over a multi-quarter horizon.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineTop-line has contracted substantially over several years, reflecting secular pressure in core end markets and delayed customer deployments. Persistent revenue shrinkage limits operating leverage and scale, making it harder to convert cost reductions into sustainable profit growth without a clear and durable demand inflection.
Ongoing Operating Losses And Negative ReturnsDespite margin improvements, GAAP operating losses persist and returns on equity remain negative, indicating that operating leverage and cost discipline have not yet produced sustainable profitability. Continued losses constrain reinvestment, limit ability to rebuild shareholder equity, and prolong reliance on cash preservation measures.
Structural Industry And Margin HeadwindsEnd-market dynamics—shrinking set-top box volumes, slower connected-home adoption, regional retail weakness, and tariff/commodity pressures—are structural factors that compress gross margins and delay higher-margin program ramps. These industry trends can extend recovery timelines and reduce the company's addressable market and pricing power.
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UEIC FAQ
What was Universal Electronics Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Universal Electronics Inc. lowest stock price was $2.69 and its highest was $7.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Universal Electronics Inc.’s market cap?
Universal Electronics Inc.’s market cap is $48.37M.
When is Universal Electronics Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Universal Electronics Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Universal Electronics Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Universal Electronics Inc. released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.1 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.03 by -$0.07.
Is Universal Electronics Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Universal Electronics Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Universal Electronics Inc. pay dividends?
Universal Electronics Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Universal Electronics Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Universal Electronics Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Universal Electronics Inc. have?
Universal Electronics Inc. has 12,630,302 shares outstanding.
What happened to Universal Electronics Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Universal Electronics Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.1 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.03. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.6%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Universal Electronics Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UEIC
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Universal Electronics Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$5.00 (19.05% Upside)
$5.00 (19.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UEIC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 912.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $20.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-71.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-13.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Universal Electronics Inc.
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and supplying a comprehensive suite of control, audio-video (AV) accessories, and intelligent wireless security and smart home products. Their solutions cater to a broad spectrum of markets, including video services, consumer electronics, home security, automation, climate management, and domestic appliances. The company provides a wide array of universal radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) remote controls, primarily distributed to video service providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), retailers, and private label brands. Additionally, UEIC offers integrated circuits pre-embedded with its proprietary software and extensive universal device control database, which are sold to OEMs, video service providers, and private label clients. Beyond hardware, UEIC develops advanced software, firmware, and technology solutions. These enable various devices, such as televisions, set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, and gaming consoles, to seamlessly connect and interact with home networks and online services. This connectivity facilitates robust control, enhancing home entertainment, providing smart home functionalities, and delivering crucial device or system information. The company's offerings also include cloud-based services that support its integrated software and hardware solutions, and intellectual property that is frequently licensed to OEMs and video service providers. For residential safety and automation, UEIC produces RF sensors. They also supply wall-mounted and handheld thermostat controllers and associated accessories for intelligent energy management systems, primarily targeting OEM customers, hotels, and hospitality system integrators. A direct-to-consumer segment offers AV accessories, encompassing universal remote controls, television wall mounts and stands, and digital television antennas. UEIC distributes its products through an extensive network of national and regional distributors and dealers. Globally, the company markets its consumer-focused items under the widely recognized "One For All" brand across the United States, China, the wider Asian region, Europe, Latin America, and other international territories. Established in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.
UEIC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balances clear near-term challenges—most notably a meaningful revenue decline (−14.4% YoY), continued operating losses, margin pressure from mix, tariffs and commodity costs, and market headwinds in Europe and set-top boxes—with concrete early execution successes including $5.3M of operating expense reductions, a $9.8M inventory reduction, improved adjusted non-GAAP net loss and per-share metrics, and reaffirmed FY26 adjusted EPS guidance ($0.45–$0.65). Management’s focus is on cost alignment, R&D prioritization, working capital discipline and preserving customer relationships while acknowledging slower-than-expected demand recovery.View all UEIC earnings summariesUEIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.00
▲(19.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
18.99% Insiders
18.64% Mutual Funds
23.37% Other Institutional Investors
31.32% Public Companies and
Individual Investors