Why March could be huge for this penny stock with a 7% yield
A penny stock can look sleepy right up until a results day forces the market to take it seriously again.
Iâve got one UK household goods company in my sights that sells into millions of UK homes via major retailers but has seen its stock price come under pressure.
With signs that its underlying sales mix could be improving and a key reporting date coming up in March, hereâs what Iâm watching right now.
Under-pressure penny stock
The penny stock in question is Ultimate Products (LSE: ULTP). The company designs and distributes branded household goods, the kind that rarely grabs headlines but reliably fills shelves.
March matters because the company is due to announce its interim financial results on 24 March 2026. That should give investors a proper read on whether or not management has steadied the ship after a period of weaker demand.
A recent half-year trading update for the six months to 31 January 2026 said trading was in line with expectations, despite a soft UK market for general merchandise. What really caught my eye was a shifting sales mix rather than just the headline volumes.
The update flagged that adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) for the half is expected to be around £5m.
Net bank debt dropped from £14.1m at 31 December 2025 to £9.7m in the latest update. That also brought the net bank debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio below the company’s policy target of 1 times.
Valuation
If the March results show the company is converting profit into cash, the current valuation could look cheap.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8 and a trailing dividend yield of 7.7% as I write, this could be of interest to income investors.
Of course, there is more to the story than just headline figures. The share price has been volatile and is down 33% in the last 12 months to 53.5p as I write on 26 February.
Continued pressure on sales and profit margins is clearly worrying investors. There’s also the risks that come with investing in penny stocks more broadly.
Liquidity is limited, and the company’s modest market cap means its share price could experience a big swing based on any updates.
The other factor to consider is that these types of dividends are rarely âset and forgetâ. Put simply, I wouldnât be relying on the companyâs 7.7% yield to achieve my passive income goals.
The company has been leaning further into proprietary brands, which typically offer more control over product, positioning, and pricing. If the March report shows that this mix shift is supporting steadier margins, then the valuation may be reflecting last yearâs worries more than this yearâs reality.
Key takeaways
This month’s focus for me is simple. If the companyâs homewares model can keep generating dependable earnings and debt remains low despite challenging retail conditions, I think the stock is worth considering.
Of course, there are big risks when investing in penny stocks like this. However, if sales volumes and margins are strong on 24 March, I might just look at buying when I get the funds.
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