Universal Corporation (UVV)
| Market Cap | 1.14B -17.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.85B -3.0% |
| Net Income | 19.12M -81.5% |
| EPS | 0.76 -81.5% |
| Shares Out | 24.90M |
| PE Ratio | 60.06 |
| Forward PE | 13.61 |
| Dividend | $3.32 (7.26%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Volume | 205,112 |
| Open | 46.25 |
| Previous Close | 45.96 |
| Day's Range | 45.72 - 46.53 |
| 52-Week Range | 43.36 - 59.38 |
| Beta | 0.58 |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
About UVV
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 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 blending, chemical and ... [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 StatementsNews
Universal Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2027
First quarter results showed a 12% revenue decline and a net loss, driven by tobacco market oversupply and persistent headwinds in the ingredients segment. Management expects normalization in margins and inventory levels, with full-year demand in line with the sales plan.
Universal Quarterly report: Q1 2027
Universal has published its Q1 2027 quarterly earnings report on August 6, 2026.
Universal Earnings release: Q1 2027
Universal released its Q1 2027 earnings on August 6, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Universal Slides: Q1 2027
Universal has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2027 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 6, 2026.
Universal Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 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...
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 Announces Universal Ingredients Leadership Transition Plan
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that Patrick (Pat) O'Keefe has not...
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 August 6, 2026. The...
Universal Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Universal filed a proxy statement on July 1, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
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 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 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 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 ...