Universal Electronics Inc. reported a decrease in net sales compared to the same quarter last year, but managed to increase gross margin and controlled costs to achieve bottom-line results within expectations. The company's board of directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to one million shares, reflecting confidence in future growth.
Increased gross margin to a high for the year.
Managed costs to deliver bottom-line results within expectations.
New business wins in connected home markets are expected to support revenue growth in 2024 and 2025.
Initiated a stock buyback for up to one million shares.
For the fourth quarter of 2023, the company expects GAAP net sales to range between $95.0 million and $105.0 million, and Adjusted Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share are expected to range from a loss of $0.05 per share to earnings of $0.05 per diluted share.
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