UEIC UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC

BEARISH Impact: 6/10 8-K
Horizon months Filed May 11, 2026 Processed 29d 8h ago SEC 0000101984-26-000057
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Latest settled — T+5d
UEIC ▼ -4.85% at T+5d
SHORT call ✓ call won +4.85% · α vs SPY +4.93% · entry $4.12 → $3.92
Next anchor: T+20d due 17h ago
Last close $3.95 (close Jun 8) · +4.13% from $4.12 entry (call sign-flipped)
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Executive Summary

Universal Electronics reported Q1 2026 revenue of $79.0M, down 14.4% YoY from $92.3M, and a GAAP net loss of $7.3M ($0.58/share) vs a $6.3M loss ($0.48/share) a year ago. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for a revenue decline and adjusted non-GAAP EPS of $0.45-$0.65, but the deteriorating top line and widening GAAP losses signal ongoing structural headwinds in both home entertainment and connected home segments.

Key Financial Metrics

Guidance
decline year over year
maintained
Gross Margin
26.1%

Actionable Insight

The reaffirmed guidance for a full-year revenue decline and the worsening GAAP losses suggest no near-term catalyst for a turnaround. Monitor the next quarter for any signs of stabilization in connected home revenue or further cost-cutting measures. The stock's low market cap ($54M) and negative operating cash flow increase vulnerability to adverse macro or tariff developments.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 GAAP net sales $79.0M, down 14.4% YoY from $92.3M
  • GAAP net loss widened to $7.3M ($0.58/share) from $6.3M ($0.48/share) YoY
  • GAAP gross margin contracted to 26.1% from 28.3% YoY
  • Connected home sales fell to $28.3M from $31.7M; home entertainment fell to $50.7M from $60.6M
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue decline YoY, adjusted non-GAAP EPS $0.45-$0.65
  • Operating cash flow turned negative at -$0.8M vs +$9.0M in Q1 2025
  • Cash and equivalents declined to $29.8M from $32.3M at year-end 2025

Financial Impact

Revenue decline of $13.3M YoY (14.4%) and GAAP net loss increase of $1.1M YoY

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Risk Factors

  • Continued secular decline in home entertainment revenue
  • Connected home revenue inflection point remains elusive
  • Negative operating cash flow may pressure liquidity
  • Tariff and trade policy uncertainties could further impact margins

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Household Audio & Video Equipment
Analyst Consensus
0% bullish (6 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000101984-26-000057
Document: ueic-20260511.htm0000101984-26-000057
Document: 0000101984-26-000057-index-headers.html0000101984-26-000057
Document: 0000101984-26-000057-index.html0000101984-26-000057
Document: 0000101984-26-000057.txt0000101984-26-000057
8-K Data (Synthetic)0000101984-26-000057
6 reports for UEIC
Performance horizon
67% Hit rate 2 of 3 directional calls best @ T+5▲ +4.37%Apr 23, 2026
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May 13, 2026
28d ago
Court Ruling
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$3.85 $4.02▼ −4.42%▼ −4.56%$3.95 (−2.60%)
May 11, 2026
29d ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$4.12 $3.92▲ +4.85%▲ +4.93%$3.95 (+4.13%)
May 8, 2026
4w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$4.30 $3.96▼ −7.91%▼ −9.37%$3.95 (−8.14%)
Apr 23, 2026
6w ago
Court Ruling
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$4.12 $4.30▲ +4.37%▲ +2.89%$3.95 (−4.13%)
Apr 10, 2026
8w ago
Court Ruling
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$4.23 $4.14▲ +2.13%▲ +6.63%$3.95 (+6.62%)
Apr 8, 2026
8w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$4.37 $4.19▼ −4.12%▼ −7.30%$3.95 (−9.61%)
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