Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±12.5% Move

$4.91 -3.16% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.87

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 47/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID Cap $65.3M
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As of 2026-11-02, Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $4.91 (-3.16% 1D, market cap $65.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, UEIC ranks #89 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Consumer Electronics/Appliances), UEIC carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 28.9%, and ROIC of -4.4%. By comparison, GNSS (Genasys Inc.) holds a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $77.0M) and KOSS (Koss Corporation) posts a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.9%, cap $32.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, UEIC leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while UEIC leads on capital efficiency (-4.4% ROIC).

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Per UEIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000101984), Universal Electronics Inc. generated $368.3M in revenue (-6.7% YoY), -$18.6M in net income, and $19.8M in free cash flow against $274.0M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Staples with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.9% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for UEIC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (47/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY UEIC SCORES 47/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+12/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.4% FCF Margin ($19.8M FCF) & 28.9% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+10/20 pts (21% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
55
Grade C$5.50-0.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
52
Grade C-$5.47-3.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
50
Grade C-$5.26-6.7% Next Q
Current
47
Grade D$4.91-5.9% Hist 90D α
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While UEIC currently carries a cautious 47/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Consumer Staples with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($5.07) and Max Pain ($5.16) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $6.29.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±12.5% Swing Band

±$0.61 Expected Swing
$4.30 (-12.5%)Spot $4.91$5.52 (+12.5%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

UEIC Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 47/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: -6.7%

Model Bullish Setup (47/100)Model Risk Weight (53/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$368.3M-$18.6M$19.8M28.9%
FY 20242024-12-31$394.9M-$24.0M$10.3M28.9%
FY 20232023-12-31$420.5M-$98.2M$25.2M28.9%
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RES: $5.63SUP: $4.62SMA50: $5.07SMA200: $4.47
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UEIC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -6.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Staples Rank #89 of 146 ⚔️ GNSS vs UEIC Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (UEIC vs. GNSS, KOSS, MSN, SYNX)

Industry: Consumer Electronics/Appliances (22 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) ranks #89 by composite RQD confidence (47/100, grade D) and #106 by equity capitalization ($65.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, UEIC leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while UEIC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -4.4% ROIC and 28.9% gross margin. SYNX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 52/100 (D+) compared with UEIC at 47/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
UEIC ACTIVE
Universal Electronics Inc.
D 47/100 — 28.9% -4.4% -3.16% $65.3M Benchmark Subject
GNSS
Genasys Inc.
E 27/100 — 41.6% -35.0% -8.88% $77.0M /gnss-vs-ueic →
KOSS
Koss Corporation
E 27/100 — 37.8% -4.9% -0.59% $32.3M /koss-vs-ueic →
MSN
Emerson Radio Corporation
E 31/100 — 1.5% -26.7% -0.47% $6.7M /msn-vs-ueic →
SYNX
Silynxcom Ltd.
D+ 52/100 — — — +10.18% $5.4M /synx-vs-ueic →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000101984

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) reported GAAP revenue of $368.3M (-6.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $394.9M , and -12.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$18.6M, operating cash flow of $23.6M, and free cash flow of $19.8M (+92.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, UEIC closed FY2025 with $274.0M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.92, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $368.3M -$18.6M $23.6M $19.8M $274.0M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $394.9M -$24.0M $14.8M $10.3M $323.4M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $420.5M -$98.2M $25.2M $25.2M — —

3. UEIC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is UEIC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $4.91 (-3.16% 1D, market cap $65.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, UEIC ranks #89 in composite RQD confidence.

How does UEIC compare to GNSS and KOSS in the Consumer Staples sector?

Within the Consumer Staples sector (Consumer Electronics/Appliances), UEIC carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 28.9%, and ROIC of -4.4%. By comparison, GNSS (Genasys Inc.) holds a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $77.0M) and KOSS (Koss Corporation) posts a E grade (27/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.9%, cap $32.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, UEIC leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while UEIC leads on capital efficiency (-4.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for UEIC?

Per UEIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000101984), Universal Electronics Inc. generated $368.3M in revenue (-6.7% YoY), -$18.6M in net income, and $19.8M in free cash flow against $274.0M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Staples with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is UEIC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

UEIC last traded at $4.91 (-3.16% on volume of 21,307 shares), positioning the stock -3.16% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.07) and +9.84% above its 200-day simple moving average ($4.47). Across its 52-week range of $2.69 to $5.99, UEIC sits at the 67.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($4.30 to $5.52).

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When is UEIC's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is UEIC stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±12.5% event move for UEIC, spanning a range between $4.3 and $5.52.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 47/100 (D) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

UEIC — Universal Electronics Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:45:56Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The RQD Score is 47, graded D, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning," per the Roarable RQD rating. The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 12 / 20. The pillar reflects ROIC of -4.4% and an FCF yield of 0%. The company is not currently earning a return above its cost of capital on the figures provided, and free cash flow yield offers no cushion for a prospective buyer.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 10 / 20. The pillar covers institutional accumulation and options positioning. Holder-level data is not provided in the source data, so the score cannot be traced to specific filings in this dossier.
  • Insider Conviction: 5 / 20. This is the weakest pillar, covering SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The low score signals limited insider-side conviction on the figures available; the underlying trade detail is not provided.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20. Beta is 1.0 with sector sensitivity noted. The stock is assessed as moving in line with the market rather than offering defensive or differentiated behavior.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 10 / 20. Altman Z is 2.92, Piotroski F is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These are mid-range readings: not distress signals, but not strength either.

For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on the balance sheet holding up and operating margin improving from its current level. The valuation tradeoff is significant: market capitalization is $65.3M and the stock trades near the low end of its 52-week range, but the earnings-based multiples needed to judge value are not available in the source data. The rating's distribution warning and weak insider pillar point toward caution. This is an analytical read of the data, not personalized advice.

Business

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Staples sector, operating in Consumer Electronics/Appliances, per the company profile. Its market capitalization is listed as $0.1B in the profile and $65.3M in market data. Customer base, product lines, and revenue model are not available in source data.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$368.3M$-6.4M$-18.6MN/A$19.8M$32.3MN/A
FY 2024$394.9M$-15.3M$-24.0MN/A$10.2M$26.8MN/A
FY 2023$420.5M$-85.3M$-98.2MN/A$25.2MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined in each reported period, from $420.5M to $394.9M to $368.3M, and the company has reported operating and net losses across all three periods. Gross margin is 28.9%, operating margin is -1.7%, and net margin is -5.1%, per market data. ROIC is -4.4%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.92 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.5. Reported FCF was positive in each period, though FCF yield is listed as 0%.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings timing: A financial report is scheduled after market close on November 5, per a Moomoo item. A Q3 results call will be streamed live with a 90-day replay, per a Stock Titan item.
  • Revenue estimate: A TradingView item cites a Q3'26 revenue estimate of 76.97M USD.
  • Risk Watch: A Stock Traders Daily item is flagged RED under RISK WATCH, covering risk-zone framing for the stock. Its content is not further detailed in the source data.
  • Market wire: Remaining items (TradingView, Syfe) are flagged YELLOW under MARKET WIRE and are summary-level only.
  • Proprietary signals: None are present in the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, which lists supply chain as NONE with no butterfly links.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are mapped, so upstream and downstream dependencies cannot be traced from the source data. Sector and industry are listed as Consumer Staples and Consumer Electronics/Appliances. For a prospective investor, the key second-order watch item is the Q3 report on November 5 and whether the revenue trajectory, which has declined across reported periods, stabilizes. Because no supplier or customer dependencies are provided, the ripple effects of any change in demand or input costs cannot be mapped here.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's forward earnings estimates, and what do the P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples look like once EPS data is available?
  • What drove the decline in revenue and the swing from a $-98.2M net loss in FY 2023 to a $-18.6M loss in FY 2025?
  • What are the debt balances and maturity profile, given that debt is reported as N/A in each period while Debt/Equity is cited at 0.5?
  • Who are the institutional and insider holders, and what is their recent trading activity?
  • What is the content of the RED-flagged Risk Watch item, and what risk zones does it identify?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is UEIC (D • RQD 47/100) a Buy at $5.07?

Welcome to the UEIC (Universal Electronics Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 47/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Consumer Electronics/Appliances. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $4.16 (-17.9%)
Spot @ $5.07

Pump the brakes on UEIC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on UEIC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 28.9% gross margins. Unless Universal Electronics Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $6.13 (+20.9%)
Spot @ $5.07

UEIC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on UEIC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Consumer Electronics/Appliances and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $5.07 (52-wk range $2.69 - $5.99), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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