Universal Security Instruments Director Boosts Stake with $112K Stock Purchase

Milton Ault III adds over 21,000 shares to his holdings in the home safety and security products company.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 9:34am

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Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:UUU) Director Milton Ault III acquired 21,792 shares of the company's stock on March 5th at an average price of $5.16 per share, for a total transaction value of $112,446.72. This purchase increased Ault's holdings in Universal Security Instruments to 549,232 shares, a 4.13% bump in his position.

Why it matters

The insider purchase by Director Milton Ault III signals his confidence in Universal Security Instruments' prospects, despite the company's current unprofitability as indicated by its negative trailing P/E ratio. The transaction also highlights modest institutional interest in the small-cap stock, with firms like Geode Capital and DRW Securities recently building or increasing their positions.

The details

Ault's stock purchase was disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Universal Security Instruments is a manufacturer and marketer of home safety and security products, including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers. The company's shares currently trade around $5.40, within a 52-week range of $1.65 to $8.27, and have a market capitalization of approximately $14.7 million.

  • The stock purchase transaction occurred on March 5, 2026.

The players

Milton Ault III

Director of Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

A manufacturer and marketer of home safety and security products based in Holbrook, New York.

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The takeaway

The insider purchase by Director Milton Ault III suggests he sees value in Universal Security Instruments despite the company's current unprofitability, and the recent institutional inflows indicate growing investor interest in the small-cap home safety products maker.