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
$51.15M
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 Cap1.09
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 $51.15M.
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 54 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. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells pre-programmed and universal control products, audio-video (AV) accessories, and intelligent wireless security and smart home products for video services, consumer electronics, security, home automation, climate control, and home appliance markets. The company offers universal radio frequency (RF) and infrared remote controls primarily for sale to video service providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), retailers, and private label customers; integrated circuits on which its software and universal device control database is embedded for sale to OEMs, video service providers, and private label customers; and software, firmware, and technology solutions that enable devices, such as televisions, set-top boxes, audio systems, smart speakers, game consoles, and other consumer electronic and smart home devices to connect and interact with home networks and interactive services to control and deliver home entertainment, smart home services, and device or system information. It also provides cloud-services that support its embedded software and hardware solutions; intellectual property that the company licenses principally to OEMs and video service providers; RF sensors for residential security, safety, and home automation applications; wall-mount and handheld thermostat controllers and connected accessories for intelligent energy management systems, primarily to OEM customers, as well as hotels and hospitality system integrators; and AV accessories to consumers, including universal remote controls, television wall mounts, and stands and digital television antennas. The company also serves through a network of national and regional distributors and dealers. It sells its products under the One For All brand in the United States, the People's Republic of China, rest of Asia, Europe, Latin America, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered 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
31.28% Public Companies and
Individual Investors