Universal Electronics (UEIC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) is a Santa Ana, California–based provider of device control solutions for the smart home and beyond. Since its founding in 1986, the company has grown into a global technology partner, designing and manufacturing a portfolio of hardware and software products that enable intuitive control of consumer electronics and connected devices. UEIC’s offerings include advanced infrared and radio frequency remote controls, gesture sensors, voice-enabled interfaces and smart home hubs, all underpinned by proprietary software that accelerates time to market for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers.

The core of Universal Electronics’ business is its hardware lineup, which spans customizable remote controls, voice remotes equipped with far-field voice microphones, and modular sensor platforms. These products are complemented by cloud-based device management and user-experience software, enabling seamless interoperability among televisions, set-top boxes, streaming media players, lighting systems and other IoT-enabled home appliances. UEIC’s universal control solutions are embedded in tens of millions of devices worldwide, supporting both residential and hospitality markets.

With engineering and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Universal Electronics serves a diverse customer base that includes leading consumer electronics brands, pay-TV operators and smart-home integrators. The company leverages global design centers to deliver localized support and to tailor its technologies to regional requirements, from emerging markets in Southeast Asia to established telecom and cable networks in Europe and North America.

Universal Electronics’ leadership team brings decades of experience in consumer electronics, wireless technologies and software development. Co-founder Roger D. Fradin, who serves as Executive Chairman, remains actively involved in strategic direction, while the senior management team focuses on driving innovation in voice-enabled and sensor-based control. Through ongoing research and development initiatives, strategic partnerships and selective acquisitions, UEIC aims to expand its portfolio of smart-home solutions and to reinforce its position as a premier control-interface specialist in a rapidly evolving connected-device landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.74 to $7.03
• 50-Day Range: $5.32 to $7.31
• 52-Week Range: $4.32 to $12.64
• Volume: 23,424 shs
• Average Volume: 69,995 shs
• Market Capitalization: $89.16 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $14.50
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Universal Electronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Universal Electronics scored higher than 95% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 42nd out of 663 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Universal Electronics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Universal Electronics has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 358.82%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Universal Electronics are expected to grow by 358.82% in the coming year, from $0.17 to $0.78 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Universal Electronics is -4.08, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Universal Electronics is -4.08, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Universal Electronics has a PEG Ratio of 11.28. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Universal Electronics has a P/B Ratio of 0.58. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

456.25% of the float of Universal Electronics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Universal Electronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Electronics has recently increased by 31,112.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Universal Electronics does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Universal Electronics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.71

Percentage of Shares Shorted

456.25% of the float of Universal Electronics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Universal Electronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Electronics has recently increased by 31,112.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Universal Electronics has a news sentiment score of 1.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Universal Electronics this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for UEIC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Universal Electronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Universal Electronics insiders have bought 3,074.81% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $369,643.00 in company stock and sold $11,643.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.45% of the stock of Universal Electronics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

79.35% of the stock of Universal Electronics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

UEIC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UEIC shares performed this year?

Universal Electronics' stock was trading at $11.00 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, UEIC shares have decreased by 38.5% and is now trading at $6.77.

How were Universal Electronics' earnings last quarter?

Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:UEIC) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 20th. The technology company reported $0.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.04. The technology company earned $110.45 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $102.47 million. Universal Electronics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.19% and a negative net margin of 5.48%.
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How do I buy shares of Universal Electronics?

Shares of UEIC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Universal Electronics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Universal Electronics investors own include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Philip Morris International (PM), Home Depot (HD), Accenture (ACN), Broadcom (AVGO), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) and QUALCOMM (QCOM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/20/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC PRODS - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Consumer Electronics
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:UEIC
• CIK: 101984
• Web: www.uei.com
• Phone: (480) 530-3000
• Fax: 714-918-4100
• Employees: 3,838
• Year Founded: 1986

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Universal Electronics: $14.50
• High Price Target: $15.00
• Low Price Target: $14.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +114.2%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.66)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 39.82
• P/E Growth: 11.28
• Net Income: -$24.03 million
• Net Margins: -5.48%
• Pretax Margin: -3.73%
• Return on Equity: -3.19%
• Return on Assets: -1.57%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.55
• Quick Ratio: 1.04

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $394.88 million
• Price / Sales: 0.23
• Cash Flow: $0.88 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.70
• Book Value: $11.75 per share
• Price / Book: 0.58

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 13,170,000
• Free Float: 11,794,000
• Market Cap: $89.16 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.53