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Universal Electronics Inc.(UEIC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
UEIC•NASDAQ
$4.74
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutUniversal 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.Show more
- Revenue$368M-6.7%
- EBITDA$14M+410.9%
- Net Income-$19M+22.6%
- EPS (Diluted)-1.41+23.8%
- Gross Margin28.03%-2.9%
- EBITDA Margin3.83%+447.8%
- Operating Margin-0.02%+99.4%
- Net Margin-5.05%+17.0%
- ROE-12.43%+14.1%
UEIC Price & Volume
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Revenue Erosion Challenges Operational Turnaround Efforts
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Accelerating Pay-TV subscriber churn
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Universal Electronics faces a difficult transition as it attempts to pivot from legacy hardware manufacturing to a software-centric IoT model while battling secular declines in its core remote control business.
- The company's inability to achieve consistent operating leverage, evidenced by nine net losses in the last ten quarters, suggests that the current cost structure remains misaligned with its shrinking revenue base.
- While management has successfully reduced total debt from $72.4 million in 2023Q4 to $33.2 million in 2026Q1, the lack of sustainable free cash flow generation poses a significant risk to long-term solvency.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to generate positive free cash flow, which hit -2.0% in 2026Q1, combined with persistent net losses, suggests that the turnaround strategy has yet to stabilize the underlying business model.
UEIC Growth Metrics
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-4.81%
5 Years-9.74%
3 Years-12.13%
TTM-10.2%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM9.22%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM9.46%
Return on Capital
10 Years-0.25%
5 Years-6.29%
3 Years-14.64%
Last Year-0.05%
UEIC Recent Earnings
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 8/12 qtrs (67%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 11, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.10-233.3%
$0.03
Rev
$79M+7.0%
$74M
Q2 2026
Mar 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.17+183.3%
$0.06
Rev
$88M+0.6%
$87M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.08+366.7%
$0.03
Rev
$91M+6.4%
$85M
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.18+260.0%
$0.05
Rev
$98M+3.7%
$94M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 11, 2026 | $0.10vs $0.03-233.3% | $79Mvs $74M+7.0% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $0.17vs $0.06+183.3% | $88Mvs $87M+0.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.08vs $0.03+366.7% | $91Mvs $85M+6.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.18vs $0.05+260.0% | $98Mvs $94M+3.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.74 | $59.87M | -3.36 | -6.73% | -5.05% | -12.43% | — | |
| $3.92 | $37.11M | -41.97 | 2.93% | -8.57% | -3.62% | — | |
| $97.11 | $13.94B | 20.23 | 6.28% | 14.69% | 32.22% | — | |
| $14.10 | $1.7B | -27.65 | -4.93% | -2.82% | -10.43% | — | |
| $141.21 | $20.86B | 239.34 | 15.18% | 4.06% | 7.64% | — | |
| $0.70 | $119.86M | -1.19 | -18.71% | -20.7% | -201.66% | — |
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Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
UEIC SEC Filings & Documents
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UEIC Frequently Asked Questions
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Universal Electronics Inc.'s revenue?
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) reported $355.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 260% increase from $98.6M in 1996.
How fast is Universal Electronics Inc. growing?
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) saw revenue decline by 6.7% over the past year.
Is UEIC profitable?
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) reported a net loss of $19.7M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is UEIC's return on equity?
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) has a return on equity (ROE) of -12.4%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Universal Electronics Inc.'s free cash flow?
Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) generated $8.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.