Universal Corporation (FRA:UVV)
Germany · Delayed Price · Currency is EUR | Market Cap | 1.16B -8.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.54B -0.8% |
| Net Income | 28.31M -65.7% |
| EPS | 1.13 -65.6% |
| Shares Out | n/a |
| PE Ratio | 41.12 |
| Forward PE | 12.23 |
| Dividend | 2.81 (6.10%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Volume | n/a |
| Open | 46.56 |
| Previous Close | 46.06 |
| Day's Range | 46.56 - 46.56 |
| 52-Week Range | 43.04 - 57.25 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | May 28, 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]
Financial Performance
In fiscal year 2026, Universal's revenue was $2.92 billion, a decrease of -0.77% compared to the previous year's $2.95 billion. Earnings were $32.64 million, a decrease of -65.66%.
Financial numbers in USD Financial StatementsNews
Universal Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2026
Fiscal 2026 results were impacted by a $41M goodwill impairment at Shank's and higher tobacco inventory write-downs, leading to lower net income. Despite market headwinds, the business remains confident in its strategies and capital allocation priorities.
Universal Earnings release: Q4 2026
Universal released its Q4 2026 earnings on May 29, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Universal Annual report: Q4 2026
Universal has published its Q4 2026 annual report on May 29, 2026.
Universal reports Q4 adjusted EPS (46c) vs 80c last year
Reports Q4 revenue $715.2M vs $702.3M last year. “Our fiscal year 2026 performance reflected solid execution across much of our business amid a markedly different operating environment than the prior…
Universal Corporation Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth 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 fiscal ye...
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 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 29, 2026. The C...
Universal Corporation raises quarterly dividend to 83c per share from 82c
The dividend is payable August 3, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 13, 2026.
Universal Corporation Announces 56th Annual Dividend Increase and Sets 2026 Annual Meeting Date
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eight...
Universal Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Third quarter results showed lower revenue and income year-over-year, with tobacco segment performance remaining strong despite a shift to oversupply, and the ingredients segment facing margin pressure from higher costs and tariffs. Liquidity improved after refinancing, and sustainability progress was highlighted.
Universal Earnings release: Q3 2026
Universal released its Q3 2026 earnings on February 9, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Universal Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Universal has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on February 9, 2026.
Universal Corporation reports Q3 EPS $1.35 vs $2.37 last year
Reports Q3 revenue $861.3M vs $937.2M last year. Preston Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, “We are pleased with Universal’s solid performance in the quarte...
Universal Corporation appoints Diel as Chief Financial Officer
Universal announced that Steven Diel, has been appointed Senior Vice President and CFO of Universal Corporation (UVV), effective April 1, 2026. Diel joined Universal Corporation in 2018 as Vice Presid...
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...
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...
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...
Universal Corporation names Anubhav Mittal CFO
Universal Corporation (UVV) announced the appointment of Anubhav Mittal as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 17, 2026. Mittal’s appointment reflects the successful ...
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 ...
Universal Transcript: 28th Annual ICR Conference 2026
A global agri-products leader outlined its strategy to maximize tobacco operations, expand its ingredients business, and drive long-term growth through sustainability and innovation. Five years of financial growth, disciplined debt management, and a strong dividend record support its forward-looking plans.
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 ...
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...
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...
High Potential In Low Vol? These Dividends Up To 8.6% Payers Think So
Each of my kids collected more than three pounds of candy on Halloween Night. Three-plus pounds!
Universal Corporation names Tatiana Santos Godoi chief human resources officer
Universal Corporation (UVV) announced the recent appointment of Tatiana Santos Godoi as chief human resources officer. Godoi brings more than two decades of international human resources leadership ex...
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...