Universal Electronics
Supplies control platforms and devices to entertainment, smart-home, security and HVAC customers.
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Profile
Designs and supplies home-entertainment controls, climate-control solutions, wireless sensors, smart-home controls and related software. Revenue comes from technology, software and products sold or licensed to customers, extending a platform that began with universal remotes.
Designs, develops and supplies home-entertainment controls, control technology and software. Its offering also includes climate-control solutions, wireless sensors, smart-home controls, AV accessories and cloud-based connectivity and control software, sold or licensed to customers across consumer electronics, subscription broadcast and home-device markets.
The business broadened beyond the All For One remote through control-code software, security and home-automation technology, and programmable communicating thermostats and HVAC controls. It serves OEM and subscription-broadcast customers as well as retail channels outside the United States. Its operating model depends on control, sensing and cloud-connectivity capabilities being embedded in customers' entertainment and home platforms.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date +23.4% · Average volume (30d) 82.9K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Buy | Neutral |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Rosenblatt | Downgrade | Buy | Neutral |
| Nov 11, 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Upgrade | Neutral | Buy |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Rosenblatt | Upgrade | Neutral | Buy |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.03 | $0.34 | +1,033.3% | $78.1M | $73.2M | −6.3% | −0.83% |
| May 11, 2026Q1 FY26 | −$0.03 | −$0.10 | −233.3% | $73.9M | $79.0M | +7.0% | −2.60% |
| Mar 12, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.06 | $0.17 | +183.3% | $87.3M | $87.7M | +0.6% | +18.03% |
| Nov 6, 2025Q3 FY25 | −$0.03 | $0.08 | +366.7% | $85.1M | $90.6M | +6.4% | +7.83% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $92.3M | $97.7M | $90.6M | $87.7M | $79.0M | $73.2M | |
| Gross profit | $25.0M | $28.1M | $24.0M | $25.0M | $19.5M | $25.9M | |
| Operating income | −$3.8M | $1.0M | −$3.7M | $1.5M | −$3.9M | $4.8M | |
| Net income | −$6.3M | −$2.9M | −$8.3M | −$1.1M | −$7.3M | $1.6M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.48 | −$0.22 | −$0.62 | −$0.08 | −$0.58 | $0.13 | |
| Gross margin | 27.1% | 28.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% | 24.7% | 35.4% | |
| Operating margin | -4.1% | 1.0% | -4.1% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 6.5% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $601.6M · FY22 $542.8M · FY23 $420.5M · FY24 $394.9M · FY25 $368.3M
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $32.4M · Total debt $30.3M · Total assets $267.3M · Shareholders' equity $143.0M
Dividends
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History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 24 | Oct 15 | $0.24 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 12.63M · Float 9.35M · 74.1% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immersion Corp | 1.54M | 12.23% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
| Singer Eric | 1.43M | 11.10% | 13D | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Toro 18 Holdings LLC · 10 percent owner | 1.28M | 10.12% | Form 4 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Kent Lake Partners LP | 990.9K | 7.40% | 13D | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | 873.7K | 6.92% | 13F | Jul 17, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Toro 18 Holdings LLC | 10 percent owner | −8,300 | $4.83 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Toro 18 Holdings LLC | 10 percent owner | −15,000 | $4.95 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Toro 18 Holdings LLC | 10 percent owner | −43,596 | $5.25 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Toro 18 Holdings LLC | 10 percent owner | −200,000 | $5.22 |
| May 8, 2026 | Richard K. Carnifax | officer: COO and Interim CEO | −362 | $4.26 |
Peers
- Resideo Technologies
Residential HVAC controls, safety sensors and smart-home control overlap
- Tuya (ADR)
Overlap in cloud-connected smart-home platforms and OEM device solutions
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Electronics | $4.52 | +0.89% | $57.1M | — | 16.0 | 0.2 | −25.0% |
| Resideo Technologies | $19.63 | 0.00% | $4.27B | 8.4 | 11.0 | 0.6 | +2.0% |
| Tuya (ADR) | $1.88 | −0.53% | $1.15B | 13.7 | — | 2.7 | +16.0% |
| Median | 11.0 | 11.0 | 1.6 | +9.0% |