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- TickerUEIC on Nasdaq1
- IndustryHousehold Audio & Video Equipment1
- HeadquartersScottsdale, Arizona1
- Incorporated inDE2
- Business address15147 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite H300, Scottsdale, Az 852542
- Filer categoryAccelerated filer, Smaller reporting company2
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Universal Electronics Inc. ("UEI", "we", "our", "us", or the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of Delaware in 1986 and began operations in 1987. The principal executive offices are located at 15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H300, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254. As used herein, the terms "we", "us" and "our" refer to UEI and its subsidiaries unless the context indicates the contrary.3 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
What sells
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
Products and services
Home Entertainment brought in 66% of the revenue UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Products and services by year
| Products and services | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Entertainment | $294.9M | $286.6M | $242.9M |
| Connected Home | $125.5M | $108.3M | $125.4M |
Regions
United States brought in 30% of the revenue UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Regions by year
| Regions | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $129.5M | $106.7M | $110.6M |
| Europe | $90.2M | $90.6M | $98.1M |
| Asia, Excluding The People's Republic of China | $85.3M | $78.2M | $81.2M |
| [Canada] | $63.3M | $60.3M | $32.5M |
| Latin America | $28.9M | $34.4M | $24.1M |
| All Other Countries | $23.2M | $24.5M | $21.8M |
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Cost of revenue69¢$261.8M
- Research and development7¢$26.3M
- Selling, general and admin22¢$85.4M
- Income tax2¢$6.6M
Out of $368.3M in revenue.4 The company lost money this year.
Where each dollar of operating cash went, fiscal 2025
- Capital spending16¢$3.9M
- Share buybacks13¢$3.1M
- Kept or used elsewhere71¢$16.7M
Out of $23.6M of cash from operations.4
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $368.3M | $394.9M | $420.5M |
| Cost of sales | $261.8M | $280.9M | $322.9M |
| Gross profit | $106.5M | $114.0M | $97.6M |
| Research and development expenses | $26.3M | $29.7M | $31.3M |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $85.4M | $91.8M | $98.5M |
| Factory restructuring charges (Note 13) | $1.2M | $3.6M | $4.0M |
| Legal judgment (Note 13) | $0 | $4.2M | $0 |
| Goodwill impairment (Note 7) | $0 | $0 | $49.1M |
| Operating loss | -$6.4M | -$15.3M | -$85.3M |
| Interest expense, net | -$935.0K | -$3.4M | -$4.3M |
| Other income (expense), net | -$4.6M | $60.0K | -$2.6M |
| Loss before provision for income taxes | -$12.0M | -$18.6M | -$92.3M |
| Provision for income taxes | $6.6M | $5.4M | $6.0M |
| Net loss | -$18.6M | -$24.0M | -$98.2M |
| Basic (in dollars per share) | -$1.41 | -$1.85 | -$7.64 |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | -$1.41 | -$1.85 | -$7.64 |
| Basic (in shares) | 13.2M shares | 13.0M shares | 12.9M shares |
| Diluted (in shares) | 13.2M shares | 13.0M shares | 12.9M shares |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 4 fiscal years (annual) or 4 quarters (quarterly), latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $32.3M | $26.8M | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | $79.3M | $114.2M | ||
| Contract assets | $8.1M | $10.3M | $4.2M | |
| Inventories | $77.8M | $79.4M | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $6.8M | $9.5M | ||
| Income tax receivable | $806.0K | $2.4M | ||
| Total current assets | $205.1M | $242.5M | ||
| Total property, plant, and equipment, net | $27.6M | $34.2M | ||
| Intangible assets, net | $22.0M | $24.0M | ||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $10.2M | $14.3M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $5.5M | $6.4M | ||
| Other assets | $3.6M | $1.9M | ||
| Total assets | $274.0M | $323.4M | ||
| Accounts payable | $48.9M | $72.0M | ||
| Lines of credit | $24.1M | $37.0M | ||
| Accrued compensation | $17.5M | $20.9M | ||
| Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties | $6.1M | $5.2M | ||
| Accrued income taxes | $2.5M | $2.2M | ||
| Other accrued liabilities | $20.1M | $21.0M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $119.3M | $158.3M | ||
| Operating lease obligations | $6.2M | $9.2M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $1.5M | $1.9M | ||
| Income tax payable | $74.0K | $72.0K | ||
| Other long-term liabilities | $729.0K | $723.0K | ||
| Total liabilities | $127.8M | $170.2M | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 26,146,367 and 25,712,940 shares issued on December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | $261.0K | $257.0K | ||
| Paid-in capital | $350.2M | $344.7M | ||
| Treasury stock, at cost, 13,537,944 and 12,666,443 shares on December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | -$375.0M | -$371.9M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | -$19.1M | -$28.4M | ||
| Retained earnings | $189.8M | $208.4M | ||
| Total stockholders' equity | $146.2M | $153.1M | $178.9M | $268.4M |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $274.0M | $323.4M | ||
| Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5.0M shares | 5.0M shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 50.0M shares | 50.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 26.1M shares | 25.7M shares | ||
| Treasury stock (in shares) | 13.5M shares | 12.7M shares |
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $32.3M | $26.8M | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | $79.3M | $114.2M | ||
| Contract assets | $8.1M | $10.3M | $4.2M | |
| Inventories | $77.8M | $79.4M | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $6.8M | $9.5M | ||
| Income tax receivable | $806.0K | $2.4M | ||
| Total current assets | $205.1M | $242.5M | ||
| Total property, plant, and equipment, net | $27.6M | $34.2M | ||
| Intangible assets, net | $22.0M | $24.0M | ||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $10.2M | $14.3M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $5.5M | $6.4M | ||
| Other assets | $3.6M | $1.9M | ||
| Total assets | $274.0M | $323.4M | ||
| Accounts payable | $48.9M | $72.0M | ||
| Lines of credit | $24.1M | $37.0M | ||
| Accrued compensation | $17.5M | $20.9M | ||
| Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties | $6.1M | $5.2M | ||
| Accrued income taxes | $2.5M | $2.2M | ||
| Other accrued liabilities | $20.1M | $21.0M | ||
| Total current liabilities | $119.3M | $158.3M | ||
| Operating lease obligations | $6.2M | $9.2M | ||
| Deferred income taxes | $1.5M | $1.9M | ||
| Income tax payable | $74.0K | $72.0K | ||
| Other long-term liabilities | $729.0K | $723.0K | ||
| Total liabilities | $127.8M | $170.2M | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding | $0 | $0 | ||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 26,146,367 and 25,712,940 shares issued on December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | $261.0K | $257.0K | ||
| Paid-in capital | $350.2M | $344.7M | ||
| Treasury stock, at cost, 13,537,944 and 12,666,443 shares on December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | -$375.0M | -$371.9M | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | -$19.1M | -$28.4M | ||
| Retained earnings | $189.8M | $208.4M | ||
| Total stockholders' equity | $146.2M | $153.1M | $178.9M | $268.4M |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $274.0M | $323.4M | ||
| Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5.0M shares | 5.0M shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 shares | 0 shares | ||
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 | ||
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 50.0M shares | 50.0M shares | ||
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 26.1M shares | 25.7M shares | ||
| Treasury stock (in shares) | 13.5M shares | 12.7M shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.4
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net loss | -$18.6M | -$24.0M | -$98.2M |
| Depreciation and amortization | $14.2M | $18.1M | $22.9M |
| Provision for credit losses | $454.0K | $1.1M | $70.0K |
| Gain on sale of property, plant, and equipment | -$312.0K | $0 | $0 |
| Deferred income taxes | $866.0K | -$256.0K | -$1.1M |
| Shares issued for employee benefit plan | $431.0K | $1.1M | $1.3M |
| Employee and director stock-based compensation | $5.1M | $6.7M | $8.8M |
| Impairment of goodwill | $0 | $0 | $49.1M |
| Impairment of long-lived assets | $1.3M | $333.0K | $8.0M |
| Accounts receivable and contract assets | $41.5M | -$12.2M | $5.0M |
| Inventories | $4.6M | $6.2M | $51.5M |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | $5.4M | $764.0K | $2.9M |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | -$33.2M | $15.7M | -$21.4M |
| Accrued income taxes | $1.9M | $1.3M | -$3.5M |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $23.6M | $14.8M | $25.2M |
| Purchase of Blue Chip Swap securities (Note 16) | -$2.5M | $0 | $0 |
| Sale of Blue Chip Swap securities (Note 16) | $2.3M | $0 | $0 |
| Proceeds on sale of property, plant, and equipment | $344.0K | $0 | $0 |
| Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment | -$3.9M | -$4.6M | -$8.1M |
| Acquisitions of intangible assets | -$3.0M | -$3.9M | -$5.8M |
| Net cash used for investing activities | -$6.8M | -$8.4M | -$13.9M |
| Borrowings under lines of credit | $103.7M | $102.2M | $78.0M |
| Repayments on lines of credit | -$117.2M | -$120.0M | -$111.0M |
| Treasury stock purchased | -$3.1M | -$2.0M | -$1.8M |
| Net cash used for financing activities | -$16.7M | -$19.8M | -$34.8M |
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | $5.3M | -$2.6M | -$523.0K |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $5.5M | -$16.0M | -$24.0M |
| Income taxes paid | $2.6M | $3.5M | $13.2M |
| Interest paid | $2.0M | $4.7M | $7.0M |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC sits at the top of its group. 1 entity, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
- TORO 18 HOLDINGS LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13D/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Sep 11, 2026 (8 filings since Jul 3, 2023)
- Ameriprise Financial Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Sep 4, 2026 (3 filings since Nov 14, 2024)
- Leviticus Partners LP Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest May 14, 2026 (6 filings since Jun 3, 2024)
- Kent Lake PR LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Nov 18, 2025 (6 filings since Nov 14, 2024)
- Manulife Financial Filed SCHEDULE 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Feb 14, 2025 (3 filings since Feb 14, 2023)
- Kent Lake Capital LLC Filed SC 13G on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Jun 28, 2024
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SC 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Feb 13, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP Filed SC 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Feb 9, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 8, 2022)
- BlackRock Filed SC 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Jul 7, 2023 (5 filings since Jan 25, 2022)
- EAGLE ASSET MANAGEMENT INC Filed SC 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest May 8, 2023 (5 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC Filed SC 13G/A on UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, latest Feb 9, 2023 (2 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC Scottsdale, Arizona
Built from major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction in progress | $1.8M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $1.3M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +35.7% |
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $189.5M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $189.7M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −0.1% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $163.7M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $156.8M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +4.4% |
| Property and equipment, net | $25.8M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $32.9M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −21.5% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $10.2M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $14.3M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −28.8% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $32.3M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $26.8M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +20.6% |
Intangibles and goodwill
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finite-lived intangibles, gross | $44.0M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $44.9M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −2.0% |
| Accumulated amortization | $22.0M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $20.8M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +5.7% |
| Finite-lived intangibles, net | $22.0M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $24.0M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −8.6% |
Inventory
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory, total | $77.8M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $79.4M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −2.0% |
| Raw materials | $18.7M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $21.2M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −12.1% |
| Work in process | $1.2M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $1.9M4 Dec 31, 2024 | −34.5% |
| Finished goods | $48.0M4 Dec 31, 2025 | $45.4M4 Dec 31, 2024 | +5.6% |
Properties, in its own words
Our global headquarters is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. We utilize the following facilities:
Location · Purpose or Use · SquareFeet · Status
The rest of Item 2
Scottsdale, Arizona · Corporate headquarters, engineering, research and development · 25,106 · Leased, expires February 27, 2027
Hong Kong, PRC · Asian headquarters · 6,550 · Leased, expires July 31, 2028
Enschede, Netherlands · European headquarters and call center · 19,440 · Leased, expires February 28, 2029
Bangalore, India · Engineering, research and development · 21,326 · Leased, expires May 31, 2026
Carlsbad, California · Engineering, research and development · 30,758 · Leased, expires December 31, 2027
Plymouth, Minnesota · Engineering, research and development · 2,000 · Leased, expires June 30, 2027
Poway, California · Engineering, research and development · 7,891 · Leased, expires December 31, 2026
Santa Ana, California · Engineering, research and development · 18,420 · Leased, expires November 30, 2027
Suzhou, PRC · Engineering, research and development · 5,705 · Leased, expires December 31, 2027
Hai Duong, Vietnam · Manufacturing facility · 124,776 · Leased, expires June 30, 2035
Manaus, Brazil · Manufacturing facility · 56,120 · Leased, expires August 19, 2028
Monterrey, Mexico · Manufacturing facility · 61,296 · Leased, closed July 31, 2025.
Yangzhou, PRC (1) · Manufacturing facility · 1,247,688 · Land leased, expires November 19, 2060
Guangzhou, PRC · Service center · 26,850 · Leased, expires April 14, 2028
(1)Private ownership of land in mainland PRC is not allowed. All land in the PRC is owned by the government and cannot be sold to any individual or entity. These facilities were developed on land which we lease from the PRC government.
In addition to the facilities listed above, we lease space in various international locations, primarily for use as sales offices.
Upon expiration of our facilities leases, we believe we will obtain lease agreements under similar terms; however, there can be no assurance that we will receive similar terms or that any offer to renew will be accepted.
We currently believe that our manufacturing, engineering, and research and development facilities are suitable and adequate for our continued needs. We will continue to assess the suitability and adequacy of these facilities to meet both our current needs, as well as our expected future requirements.
See "ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 8" for additional information regarding our obligations under leases.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026.3
Leadership
Who has led UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief financial officer
Chief operating officer
- Chief executive officerWade Michael Jenke Sep 2, 2026 to now12
- Chief executive officerRichard K. Carnifax Aug 11, 2025 to Sep 2, 202613
- Chief executive officerPaul D. Arling Aug 21, 2007 to Aug 11, 202514
- PresidentWade Michael Jenke Sep 2, 2026 to now12
- PresidentRobert P. Lilleness Jan 6, 2006 to Apr 24, 200615
- Chief financial officerWade Michael Jenke Jan 2, 2026 to now16
- Chief financial officerSui Man Ho Sep 24, 2025 to Jan 2, 202617
- Chief financial officerBryan M. Hackworth Sep 18, 2006 to Sep 24, 202518
- Chief operating officerJoseph Lee Haughawout Aug 13, 2026 to now19
- Chief operating officerRichard K. Carnifax May 8, 2025 to Aug 13, 202620
- Chief operating officerLouis Sylvester Hughes Dec 20, 2016 to Jan 3, 201921
- Chief operating officerRobert P. Lilleness Jan 6, 2006 to Apr 24, 200615
Board members and other officers (20)
- V.P. Global OperationsRichard K. Carnifax Jul 13, 2022 to now22
- Sr. VP OperationsJoseph Miketo Jan 28, 2020 to May 13, 202223
- Sr.VP Corp Planning & StrategyRamzi Ammari Jan 28, 2020 to now24
- Sr. Vice PresidentMenno Koopmans Feb 9, 2017 to May 15, 202325
- EVPLouis Sylvester Hughes Jan 15, 2015 to Nov 15, 201626
- Executive Vice President -AsiaDavid Cheung Hyen Chong Jun 13, 2013 to now27
- Executive VPMark S. Kopaskie Mar 12, 2008 to Mar 3, 201528
- Senior Vice PresidenRichard A. Firehammer Jr. Mar 8, 2006 to now29
- Board memberJohn Mutch Apr 18, 2025 to now30
- Board memberMichael D. Burger May 5, 2025 to now31
- Board memberEric Singer Jan 3, 2024 to now32
- Board memberRomulo Pontual Jul 29, 2022 to now33
- Board memberSue Ann Hamilton Nov 12, 2019 to now34
- Board memberCarl E. Vogel Nov 9, 2009 to Oct 2, 202335
- Board memberGregory Stapleton May 14, 2008 to Apr 4, 202236
- Board memberPaul D. Arling Aug 21, 2007 to now14
- Board memberJ. C. Sparkman Jan 9, 2006 to Jul 2, 202037
- Board memberSatjiv S. Chahil Jan 9, 2006 to now38
- Board memberWilliam C. Mulligan Jan 9, 2006 to now39
- Board memberEdward K. Zinser Nov 3, 2006 to now40
Timeline
- Sep 2, 2026New chief executive Wade Michael Jenke becomes CEO12
- Aug 26, 20268-K Entered a material agreement41
- Aug 6, 20268-K Results of operations; Executive or director change; Other events42
- Jul 20, 20268-K Entered a material agreement43
- Jun 30, 20268-K Executive or director change44
- Jun 22, 20268-K Other events45
- May 21, 20268-K Shareholder vote46
- May 11, 20268-K Results of operations47
- Mar 18, 20268-K Executive or director change48
- Mar 12, 20268-K Entered a material agreement; Results of operations; Other events49
- Dec 30, 20258-K Executive or director change50
- Dec 22, 20258-K Executive or director change51
- Nov 21, 20258-K Entered a material agreement52
- Aug 11, 2025New chief executive Richard K. Carnifax becomes CEO13
- Aug 21, 2007New chief executive Paul D. Arling becomes CEO14
Calendar
Coming up
- Nov 5, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Sep/2026 A year earlier it reported $0.02 a share, on Nov 6, 2025.53
When it reported results
- Aug 6, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results42
- May 11, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results47
- Mar 12, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results49
- Nov 6, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results54
- Aug 7, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results55
- May 8, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results56
- Feb 20, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results57
- Nov 7, 2024Reported quarterly or annual results58
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
446 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 5 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 54 major events, 299 insider forms, 45 large holders, 28 other. The latest 20:
- Sep 11, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 11, 2026SCHEDULE 13D/A EDGAR
- Sep 10, 2026144/A EDGAR
- Sep 4, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 4, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Sep 2, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 2, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 2, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 26, 20268-K EDGAR
- Aug 19, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 17, 2026144/A EDGAR
- Aug 14, 2026SCHEDULE 13G/A EDGAR
- Aug 13, 20263 EDGAR
- Aug 13, 20263 EDGAR
- Aug 12, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 12, 2026SCHEDULE 13D/A EDGAR
- Aug 10, 2026144 EDGAR
- Aug 6, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Aug 6, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jul 20, 20268-K EDGAR
The 446 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
53 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 32 buys and 21 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | MARTIN WILLIAM C | Sale | 105,541 | $4.63 | $488.7K | Form 4 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MARTIN WILLIAM C | Sale | 24,459 | $4.66 | $114.0K | Form 4 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Singer EricDirector | Sale | 3,900 | $4.55 | $17.7K | Form 4 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Singer EricDirector | Sale | 42,019 | $4.61 | $193.7K | Form 4 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | IMMERSION CORP | Sale | 8,300 | $4.83 | $40.1K | Form 4 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | IMMERSION CORP | Sale | 15,000 | $4.95 | $74.2K | Form 4 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | IMMERSION CORP | Sale | 43,596 | $5.25 | $228.9K | Form 4 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | MARTIN WILLIAM C | Sale | 200,000 | $5.22 | $1.0M | Form 4 |
| May 8, 2026 | Ammari RamziSr.VP Corp Planning & Strategy | Sale | 619 | $4.26 | $2.6K | Form 4 |
| May 8, 2026 | Carnifax Richard KCOO and Interim CEO | Sale | 362 | $4.26 | $1.5K | Form 4 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Ammari RamziSr.VP Corp Planning & Strategy | Sale | 4,916 | $4.16 | $20.4K | Form 4 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Ammari RamziSr.VP Corp Planning & Strategy | Sale | 938 | $4.10 | $3.8K | Form 4 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Carnifax Richard KCOO and Interim CEO | Sale | 547 | $4.09 | $2.2K | Form 4 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Chong David Cheung HyenEVP Global Sales | Sale | 559 | $2.97 | $1.7K | Form 4 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Ammari RamziSr.VP Corp Planning & Strategy | Sale | 1,392 | $3.19 | $4.4K | Form 4 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Carnifax Richard KCOO and Interim CEO | Sale | 806 | $3.21 | $2.6K | Form 4 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | CHAHIL SATJIV SDirector | Buy | 8,935 | $6.78 | $60.6K | Form 4 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | FIREHAMMER RICHARD A JRSenior Vice President | Sale | 865 | $6.55 | $5.7K | Form 4 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Singer EricDirector | Buy | 4,200 | $6.62 | $27.8K | Form 4 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Singer EricDirector | Buy | 4,690 | $6.68 | $31.3K | Form 4 |
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From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- TORO 18 HOLDINGS LLCSCHEDULE 13D/A, 8 filings Jul 3, 2023 to Sep 11, 202659
- Ameriprise FinancialSCHEDULE 13G/A, 3 filings Nov 14, 2024 to Sep 4, 202660
- Leviticus Partners LPSCHEDULE 13G/A, 6 filings Jun 3, 2024 to May 14, 202661
- Kent Lake PR LLCSCHEDULE 13G/A, 6 filings Nov 14, 2024 to Nov 18, 202562
- Manulife FinancialSCHEDULE 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 14, 2023 to Feb 14, 202563
- Kent Lake Capital LLCSC 13G, 1 filing Jun 28, 202464
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Feb 13, 202465
- DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LPSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 8, 2022 to Feb 9, 202466
- BlackRockSC 13G/A, 5 filings Jan 25, 2022 to Jul 7, 202367
- EAGLE ASSET MANAGEMENT INCSC 13G/A, 5 filings Feb 10, 2022 to May 8, 202368
- WILLIAM BLAIR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCSC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Feb 9, 202369
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
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| 2025 | Richard K. Carnifax | $394.1K | $1.3M70 | |
| 2025 | Paul D. Arling | $392.7K | $818.2K70 | |
| 2025 | Ramzi S. Ammari | $448.8K | $632.1K70 | |
| 2025 | Bryan M. Hackworth | $348.9K | $555.8K70 | |
| 2025 | David Chong | $365.2K | $461.8K70 | |
| 2025 | Wade M. Jenke | $2.5K | $335.2K70 | |
| 2024 | Former ChiefExecutive Officer | $830.0K | $1.3M70 | |
| 2024 | Former Chief Financial Officer | $416.9K | $805.8K70 | |
| 2024 | Senior Vice PresidentCorporate Planning and Strategy | $416.9K | $750.0K70 | |
| 2024 | Former Executive Vice PresidentGlobal Sales | $338.5K | $539.2K70 | |
| 2024 | Interim ChiefExecutive Officer and COO | $326.9K | $522.9K70 | |
| 2023 | Former ChiefExecutive Officer | $830.0K | $3.7M70 | |
| 2023 | Former Chief Financial Officer | $400.0K | $1.2M70 | |
| 2023 | Senior Vice PresidentCorporate Planning and Strategy | $400.0K | $1.1M70 | |
| 2023 | Interim ChiefExecutive Officer and COO | $302.3K | $713.5K70 | |
| 2023 | Former Executive Vice PresidentGlobal Sales | $367.1K | $472.5K70 |
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 48. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
| Fund | Shares | Value | Share of the fund | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immersion Corp | 1,544,647 | $7.4M | 4.1% | No change |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | 1,026,032 | $4.9M | 0.0% | +152,381 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 499,879 | $2.4M | 0.0% | +6,189 |
| Peapod Lane Capital LLC | 462,801 | $2.2M | 1.5% | +7,310 |
| Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC | 399,404 | $1.9M | 0.3% | +48,504 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 390,037 | $1.9M | 0.0% | +1,633 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 297,890 | $1.4M | 0.0% | −73,326 |
| Assenagon Asset Management S.A. | 295,952 | $1.4M | 0.0% | +132,055 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 232,781 | $1.1M | 0.0% | No change |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC | 196,966 | $939.5K | 0.0% | −18,757 |
| Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC | 165,614 | $790.0K | 0.0% | +3,943 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 114,811 | $547.9K | 0.0% | −5,290 |
| Clearstead Advisors, LLC | 79,875 | $381.0K | 0.0% | +18,437 |
| Empowered Funds, LLC | 73,209 | $349.2K | 0.0% | +3,943 |
| Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co | 66,378 | $316.6K | 0.0% | +437 |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 64,000 | $305.3K | 0.0% | −100 |
| Marquette Asset Management, LLC | 63,561 | $303.2K | 0.0% | New |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 62,086 | $296.1K | 0.0% | −984 |
| State Street Corp | 56,520 | $269.6K | 0.0% | No change |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 53,707 | $256.2K | 0.0% | −4,725 |
| Man Group plc | 50,566 | $241.2K | 0.0% | −103,796 |
| Citadel Advisors LLC | 30,658 | $146.2K | 0.0% | New |
| Barclays PLC | 28,730 | $137.0K | 0.0% | +122 |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 27,172 | $129.6K | 0.0% | +10,560 |
| Northern Trust Corp | 24,174 | $115.3K | 0.0% | −8,342 |
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARUNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC1
- CIK0000101984
- Employer ID (EIN)33-02048173
- Filer statusAccelerated filer not an emerging growth company; a smaller reporting company; not a shell company3
- Incorporated inDelaware3
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)3651 Household Audio & Video Equipment1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Manufacturing, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address15147 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite H300, Scottsdale, AZ 852541
- Phone480-530-30001
- Shares outstanding12,885,062 as of Aug 3, 202610
- Public float$74.4M as of Jun 30, 20253
- AuditorGRANT THORNTON LLP, Phoenix, Arizona PCAOB ID 248; it also attests to the company’s internal control over financial reporting3
- On EDGAR sinceFeb 10, 19951
- Filings2,289 in all: 4 (1,623), 8-K (195), SC 13G/A (100), 10-Q (92), 4/A (49), SC 13G (47), DEF 14A (30), 10-K (28)1
All 31 form types
3 (24), S-8 (15), SD (13), UPLOAD (10), ARS (9), SCHEDULE 13G/A (8), CORRESP (7), SCHEDULE 13D/A (5), 8-K/A (4), SC 13D/A (4), 144 (3), 3/A (3), DEFA14A (3), SC 13D (3), 10-K405 (2), 144/A (2), 5 (2), PRE 14A (2), SCHEDULE 13G (2), 10-K/A (1), NT 10-K (1), REGDEX (1), SCHEDULE 13D (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Mar 12, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 6, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Apr 8, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Aug 26, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | UEIC | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).3
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026: 29 risks under these headings, as written.3
- Forward-Looking Statements
- Risks and Uncertainties
- Risks Relating to Finance
- We have incurred losses from operations and our future profitability is not certain.
- We may not be able to obtain capital when desired on favorable terms, if at all, or without dilution to shareholders.
- Our secured credit facility contains financial and restrictive covenants that we may not satisfy, and that, if not satisfied, could result in the acceleration of any outstanding indebtedness and limit our ability to borrow additional funds. The credit facility also imposes restrictions that may limit our ability to pursue business opportunities.
- We may be unable to realize the level of the anticipated benefits that we expect from exiting facilities and restructuring our operations, which may adversely impact our business and results of operations.
- Growth Projections
- Market Projections and Data are Forward-looking in Nature
- Potential Fluctuations in Quarterly Results
- Fluctuations in Foreign Currency Exchange Rates or Interest Rates May Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations, Cash Flow, Liquidity or Financial Condition
- Our Ability to Generate Cash Depends on Many Factors Beyond Our Control
The other 22 risks
- Risks Relating to Operations
- Cybersecurity Issues: Cybersecurity Incidents, Failure to Maintain the Integrity of and Protect Internal or Customer Data May Result in Faulty Business Decisions, Operational Inefficiencies, Damage to our Reputation and/or Subject Us to Costs, Fines, or Lawsuits
- Proprietary Technologies
- Technology Changes in Control and Sensing
- Our Technology Development Activities May Experience Delays
- Dependence upon New Product Introduction
- Artificial Intelligence
- Dependence on Consumer Preference
- Dependence on Major Customers
- Demand for Consumer Service and Support
- Manufacturing Risks
- U.S.-China Trade and Supply Chain Compliance Risks
- Dependence upon Key Suppliers
- Difficulty in Ordering Integrated Circuits and Increases in Commodities and Freight Costs Have Adversely Affected and Will Continue to Adversely Affect Our Business
- Transportation Costs and Impact of Oil Prices
- Disruptions Caused by Labor Disputes or Organized Labor Activities Could Materially Harm our Business and Reputation
- Leased Property
- Change in Competition and Pricing
- Strategic Business Transactions
- Recruitment and Retention of Talent and Key Employees
- Risks Related to Doing Business in the PRC
- The Fluctuation of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi May Adversely Impact Our Manufacturing Costs
- Availability of Adequate Workforce Levels
- Changes in the Policies of the PRC Government May Have a Significant Impact Upon the Business We Conduct in the PRC and the Profitability of Such Business
- The PRC Laws and Regulations Governing Our Current Business Operations are Sometimes Vague and Uncertain
- The PRC's Legal and Judicial System May Not Adequately Protect Our Business and Operations and the Rights of Foreign Investors
- Risks Relating to Regulation and Legal Matters
- Certain Regulatory and Financial Risks Related to Climate Change
- Significant Developments From Potential Changes in U.S. Trade Policies Could Have a Material Adverse Effect On Us
- Policy Changes Affecting International Trade Could Adversely Impact the Demand for Our Products and Our Competitive Position
- Risks and Uncertainties Associated with Our Expansion Into and Our Operations Outside of the United States May Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations, Cash Flow, Liquidity or Financial Condition
- Failure by Our International Operations to Comply With Anti-Corruption Laws or Trade Sanctions Could Increase Our Costs, Reduce Our Profits, Limit Our Growth, Harm Our Reputation, or Subject Us to Broader Liability
- We are Subject to a Wide Variety of Complex Domestic and Foreign Laws and Regulations
- Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
- Potential for Litigation
- Environmental Matters
- Regulations Related to the Use of Conflict-Free Minerals May Increase Our Costs and Expenses, and an Inability to Certify that Our Products are Conflict-Free May Adversely Affect Customer Relationships
- The Prominence and Evolution on Disclosures related to Sustainability, Human Capital, and Governance and Other Corporate Responsibility Matters May Expose Us to Certain Performance and Reputational Risks
- Risks Relating to Our Stock
- The Price of Our Common Stock is Volatile and May Decline Regardless of Our Operating Performance
- Approved Stock Repurchase Programs May Not Result in a Positive Return of Capital to Stockholders
- Our Governing Corporate Documents Contain, and Our Board May Implement, Antitakeover Provisions that May Deter Takeover Attempts
- Risks Relating to Economic Conditions and Global Events
- General Risks
- Economic Downturns and Other Global, National, and Regional Conditions May Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations, Cash Flow, Liquidity or Financial Condition
- Risks Relating to Natural or Man-Made Disasters, Contagious Disease, Climate Change, Violence, or War May Cause Increases in the Cost of Raw Materials, Production, and Energy which May Adversely Affect Our Earnings or Cash Flow
Legal proceedings
We are subject to lawsuits arising out of the conduct of our business. The discussion of our litigation matters in "ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies — Litigation" is incorporated by reference.
The opening of Item 3, Legal Proceedings.3
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- 31SEC EDGARMichael D. Burger, Board member
- 32SEC EDGAREric Singer, Board member
- 33SEC EDGARRomulo Pontual, Board member
- 34SEC EDGARSue Ann Hamilton, Board member
- 35SEC EDGARCarl E. Vogel, Board member
- 36SEC EDGARGregory Stapleton, Board member
- 37SEC EDGARJ. C. Sparkman, Board member
- 38SEC EDGARSatjiv S. Chahil, Board member
- 39SEC EDGARWilliam C. Mulligan, Board member
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