Company Description
Universal Safety Products, Inc. (UUU) is a Maryland corporation that trades on the NYSE American under the symbol UUU, according to its SEC filings. The company describes itself in multiple news releases as a distributor of safety and security devices and, in one release, as a U.S.-based importer and distributor of home safety devices such as ventilation fans and ground fault circuit interrupters. In more recent communications, it also refers to itself as a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of safety and electrical devices. Universal Safety Products traces its origins back to 1969 and highlights an operating history of more than five decades.
Company press releases state that Universal Safety Products has a heritage of developing what it characterizes as easy-to-install safety products. Over time, these descriptions have included safety and security devices and, in earlier periods, smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms. In 2025, the company reported that it closed the sale of its smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm business and certain other assets to Feit Electric Company, and later releases attribute significant changes in sales and earnings to that transaction. Following this sale, management commentary in earnings announcements notes that the company plans to continue operating in other product areas and to consider additional business opportunities.
In its more recent earnings releases under the Universal Safety Products name, the company describes itself as a manufacturer and distributor of safety and electrical devices, and as a distributor of safety and security devices. Another release describes it as a U.S.-based importer and distributor of home safety devices, citing examples such as ventilation fans and ground fault circuit interrupters. These statements, taken together, indicate that Universal Safety Products focuses on distributing and, in some instances, manufacturing safety-related electrical and security products for use in homes and other settings.
Universal Safety Products emphasizes its long operating history. Multiple news releases state that the company was founded in 1969 and refer to an "over 55-year" or "over 56-year" heritage of developing safety products. This long history is part of how the company presents itself to investors and customers in its public communications.
From a corporate and capital markets perspective, Universal Safety Products is incorporated in Maryland, as disclosed in its SEC reports, and its common stock is registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and listed on the NYSE American. The company has filed a registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, describing various corporate documents, including its articles of incorporation and bylaws, and listing agreements such as a discount factoring agreement and a lease for office and warehouse space. These filings provide structural context for how the company organizes and finances its operations, but they do not change the basic description of the company as a safety and security device business.
In 2025, Universal Safety Products undertook several notable corporate actions. It filed a definitive proxy statement for a special meeting of stockholders that included proposals to increase authorized common stock, authorize preferred stock, create a new class of common stock, and amend voting provisions. An 8-K filed in October 2025 reports that stockholders approved certain proposals related to a 2025 equity incentive plan, equity issuances to directors and executive officers, and the issuance of additional shares underlying a convertible note, while other capital structure proposals were not approved at that time. Subsequent 8-K filings in November and December 2025 describe adjournments and the eventual rejection by stockholders of several of the proposed charter amendments.
Universal Safety Products has also reported on its financial performance through periodic earnings releases. For example, a July 2025 release covering the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, notes that the company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the SEC and that this filing cured a previously announced notice of noncompliance with NYSE American continued listing standards related to a delayed Form 10-K. Another release in July 2025 describes a separate NYSE American notice of noncompliance due to a different delayed filing, and explains the time frame provided by the exchange for regaining compliance. These disclosures show that the company has, at times, faced timing challenges with regulatory filings but has continued to address them through subsequent submissions.
In addition to its core operating and regulatory disclosures, Universal Safety Products has reported a one-time special cash dividend of $1.00 per share in 2025. The company explained in a news release that this dividend was connected to the sale of assets to Feit Electric Company and that it represented a return of value to stockholders. The same release notes that earlier plans had contemplated a larger dividend tied to a potential dissolution, but that stockholders chose a different path, which the company characterizes as allowing it to pursue future growth opportunities.
The company’s SEC filings and proxy materials also describe its engagement with capital markets through instruments such as a convertible note issued pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, and through the adoption of a stock incentive plan. These documents outline how Universal Safety Products may use equity-based compensation and financing structures, but they remain secondary to its primary description as a business involved in safety, security, and electrical devices.
Throughout its public communications, Universal Safety Products consistently identifies itself as a U.S.-based entity with a focus on safety-related products and a long operating history dating back to 1969. While specific product lines have evolved—most notably through the sale of its smoke and carbon monoxide alarm business in 2025—the company’s own descriptions continue to center on safety and security devices, home safety devices, and safety and electrical devices.
Business focus and product themes
Based on the company’s news releases, Universal Safety Products’ activities can be grouped into several themes:
- Safety and security devices: The company repeatedly describes itself as a distributor of safety and security devices, indicating that this category is central to its identity.
- Home safety devices: One release describes it as a U.S.-based importer and distributor of home safety devices, citing ventilation fans and ground fault circuit interrupters as examples.
- Safety and electrical devices: Later releases under the Universal Safety Products name refer to the company as a manufacturer and distributor of safety and electrical devices.
- Historical smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms: Earlier releases, under the Universal Security Instruments name, refer to smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms as part of the company’s product history, and a 2025 release notes the sale of this business to Feit Electric Company.
Corporate evolution
A July 2025 news release states that Universal Safety Products, Inc. is the new name of the entity formerly known as Universal Security Instruments, Inc. This release notes that the company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and explicitly identifies the company as “Universal Safety Products, Inc. (formerly Universal Security Instruments, Inc.).” This indicates a corporate name change rather than a new legal entity, with continuity in operations and reporting.
The same and related releases describe an asset purchase agreement with Feit Electric Company, originally entered into in October 2024 and amended in May 2025, covering the company’s smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm business and certain other assets. The company reports that this transaction closed on May 22, 2025. Subsequent earnings releases attribute changes in sales and profitability to this sale and state that the company intends to continue marketing product lines other than smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and to explore other business opportunities.
Regulatory and listing context
Universal Safety Products’ SEC filings confirm that it is incorporated in Maryland and that its common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol UUU. The company has received notices of noncompliance from NYSE American related to the timeliness of its Form 10-K filing, as described in a July 2025 news release, but those notices did not have an immediate effect on the listing or trading of its common stock. The company later reported that it had filed the required Form 10-K, which it stated cured the previously announced noncompliance.
The company has also filed a registration statement on Form S-1, as amended, which includes references to its corporate charter, bylaws, employment agreements, lease arrangements, and financing agreements. These documents provide additional detail on the company’s governance and financing but do not alter the basic description of its business as presented in its news releases.
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Stock Performance
UNIVERSAL SAFETY PRODS (UUU) stock last traded at $5.94, up 2.63% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 226.4%. At a market capitalization of $16.6M, UUU is classified as a micro-cap stock with approximately 2.7M shares outstanding.
Latest News
UNIVERSAL SAFETY PRODS has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 6 with negative movement. Key topics include dividends, earnings. View all UUU news →
SEC Filings
UNIVERSAL SAFETY PRODS has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 4 Form 4, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13D/A. The most recent filing was submitted on March 19, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all UUU SEC filings →
Insider Radar
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Financial Highlights
UNIVERSAL SAFETY PRODS generated $23.6M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 29.0% gross margin, operating income reached $402K (1.7% operating margin), and net income was $501K, reflecting a 2.1% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $0.22. The company generated -$1.0M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 2.11, the balance sheet reflects a strong liquidity position.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in UNIVERSAL SAFETY PRODS (UUU) currently stands at 62.8 thousand shares, down 2.4% from the previous reporting period, representing 3.4% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 2098.8%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for UNIVERSAL SAFETY PRODS (UUU) currently stands at 1.0 days. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 3.3 days.
UUU Company Profile & Sector Positioning
UNIVERSAL SAFETY PRODS (UUU) operates in the Building Products & Equipment industry within the broader Wholesale-electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec sector and is listed on the NYSE.
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