Universal Corporation (FRA:UVV)

Germany flag Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR
45.38
+0.72 (1.61%)
At close: Mar 27, 2026
Market Cap1.14B -8.2%
Revenue (ttm)2.48B -3.5%
Net Income72.61M -32.4%
EPS2.89 -32.4%
Shares Outn/a
PE Ratio15.72
Forward PE11.89
Dividend2.83 (6.24%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 12, 2026
Volumen/a
Average Volume14
Open45.38
Previous Close44.66
Day's Range45.38 - 45.38
52-Week Range43.20 - 57.25
Betan/a
RSI51.17
Earnings DateMay 20, 2026

About Universal

Universal Corporation, a business-to-business agriproducts company, provides leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients to food and beverage end markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. The Tobacco Operations segment is involved in procuring, processing, packing, storing, and shipping of flue-cured, burley, dark air-cured, and oriental leaf tobacco for consumer product manufacturers, as well as provision of related services. This segment also offers specialty services, such as custom ... [Read more]

Industry Farm-product Raw Materials
Founded 1886
Employees 11,400
Stock Exchange Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol UVV

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Universal's revenue was $2.95 billion, an increase of 7.23% compared to the previous year's $2.75 billion. Earnings were $95.05 million, a decrease of -20.53%.

Financial numbers in USD Financial Statements

News

Universal: I Expect The Headwinds To Be Temporary, Maintaining Buy

Universal Corporation (UVV) experienced a sharp post-earnings stock drop after missing analyst estimates on both revenue and net income. UVV's Q3 revenue fell to $861.3M and net income to $33.2M, driv...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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Universal Corporation (UVV) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Universal Corporation (UVV) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Universal Corporation Reports Nine Month and Third Quarter 2026 Results

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the nine mont...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation Appoints Steven S. Diel as Chief Financial Officer

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that Steven S. Diel, has be...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividen...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation Announces Conference Call

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, will webcast its conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 9, 2026. Th...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Best Dividend Kings: January 2026

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Universal Corporation Appoints Anubhav Mittal as Chief Financial Officer

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the appointment of Anubhav ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation Releases FY2025 Sustainability Report

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), (“Universal” or the “Company”), a global business-to- business agriproducts company, announces the release of its 2025 Sustainability ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation to Participate in the ICR Conference 2026

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that management will attend...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Universal: The Yield Is Attractive But Don't Expect Growth

Universal Corporation is rated a sell due to secular tobacco decline, inconsistent diversification, and a leveraged balance sheet. UVV's 6% yield and Dividend King status are attractive, but dividend ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Universal Corporation Closes $1.4 Billion Credit Facility Refinancing

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced it has successfully entered...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation: Key Takeaways From The Earnings And The Reasons For Maintaining The Buy Rating

Universal Corporation (UVV) delivered strong quarterly results, with 6% sales growth and improved liquidity, reinforcing its stability as a dividend payer. UVV's operating costs increased, but improve...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

High Potential In Low Vol? These Dividends Up To 8.6% Payers Think So

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4 months ago - Forbes

Universal Corporation Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the recent appointment of Tatiana Santos Godoi as Chief Hu...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation (UVV) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Universal Corporation ( UVV) Q2 2026 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Wushuang Ma Preston Wigner - President, CEO & Chairman Johan Kroner - Senior VP & CFO Conference ...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Universal Corporation Reports First Half and Second Quarter 2026 Results

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the six month...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation Announces Appointment of Gregory A. Trojan to Board of Directors

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the appointment of Gregory A. Trojan to its Board of Directors (t...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Dividend Kings: 2 Ideal Buys In 25 "Safer" Of 56 September Dogs

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Universal Corporation: A Chance For A Turnaround, But Within A Shrinking Market

Universal Corporation faces structural headwinds from declining tobacco demand and slow diversification, limiting growth prospects and upside potential. Novel tobacco products and regulatory pressures...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Universal Corporation (UVV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Johan C. Kroner - Senior VP & CFO Preston Douglas Wigner - President, CEO & Chairman ...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Universal Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the quarter e...

8 months ago - Business Wire

Universal Corporation Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Plan

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that Johan C. Kroner will retire fr...

9 months ago - Business Wire