Universal Electronics (UEIC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:UEIC) is a leading provider of sensing and control technologies for the smart home and consumer electronics markets. The company specializes in design, development and manufacturing of remote control devices, wireless connectivity modules and integrated sensing solutions. Its core expertise lies in infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) remote controls, voice-enabled control devices and universal remotes that allow consumers to manage multiple home entertainment and automation systems through a single interface.

In addition to traditional remote control products, Universal Electronics has expanded its portfolio to include Internet of Things (IoT) gateways, home-automation hubs and cloud-based management platforms. These solutions enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), cable and satellite service providers, and consumer electronics brands to deliver seamless, voice-controlled experiences and connected-home capabilities. The company’s products often feature advanced gesture recognition, motion sensing and far-field voice capture, supporting integrations with leading virtual assistants and smart-device ecosystems.

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, Universal Electronics serves customers in North America, Europe and Asia through a network of design centers, manufacturing sites and regional sales offices. Over more than three decades, the company has built partnerships with major television and set-top box manufacturers, as well as broadband operators and smart-device vendors worldwide. Its global footprint and engineering expertise have positioned it as a strategic collaborator for companies seeking to enhance user engagement and simplify control of complex home-entertainment and automation systems.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.47 to $4.96
• 50-Day Range: $4.47 to $6.99
• 52-Week Range: $4.25 to $12.50
• Volume: 90,931 shs
• Average Volume: 67,835 shs
• Market Capitalization: $59.63 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $11.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Universal Electronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Universal Electronics scored higher than 94% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 84th out of 669 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: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Universal Electronics has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Universal Electronics has a consensus price target of $11.00, representing about 146.1% upside from its current price of $4.47.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Universal Electronics has only been the subject of 1 research reports 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 -3.58, 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 -3.58, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Universal Electronics has a P/B Ratio of 0.38. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.83% 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 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Electronics has recently decreased by 21.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving 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

0.83% 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 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Universal Electronics has recently decreased by 21.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Universal Electronics has a news sentiment score of 1.45. 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 0.89 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.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Universal Electronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Universal Electronics insiders have not sold or bought any 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 59.4% and is now trading at $4.47.

How were Universal Electronics' earnings last quarter?

Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ:UEIC) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 20th. The technology company reported $0.10 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 analysts' expectations of $102.47 million. Universal Electronics had a negative net margin of 4.07% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.02%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Universal Electronics' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Universal Electronics include Kent Lake PR LLC (9.45%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (6.56%), AMH Equity Ltd (5.48%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (1.33%). Insiders that own company stock include Toro 18 Holdings Llc, Paul D Arling, Bryan M Hackworth, Edward K Zinser, David Cheung Hyen Chong, Romulo Pontual and Richard A Firehammer, Jr.
View institutional ownership trends.

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: 9/17/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• 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: $11.00
• High Price Target: $14.00
• Low Price Target: $8.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +146.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.25)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 26.29
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$24.03 million
• Net Margins: -4.07%
• Pretax Margin: -2.60%
• Return on Equity: -1.02%
• Return on Assets: -0.50%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.62
• Quick Ratio: 1.05

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $394.88 million
• Price / Sales: 0.15
• Cash Flow: $0.85 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.28
• Book Value: $11.75 per share
• Price / Book: 0.38

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 13,340,000
• Free Float: 11,943,000
• Market Cap: $59.63 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.62