Universal Corporation (UVV)

NYSE: UVV · Real-Time Price · USD
53.67
+0.21 (0.39%)
Feb 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EST - Market open
Market Cap1.34B +1.2%
Revenue (ttm)2.91B -3.5%
Net Income85.25M -32.4%
EPS3.39 -32.4%
Shares Out 24.92M
PE Ratio15.83
Forward PE12.23
Dividend$3.28 (6.11%)
Ex-Dividend DateApr 15, 2026
Volume40,339
Open53.96
Previous Close53.46
Day's Range53.29 - 54.14
52-Week Range49.96 - 67.33
Beta0.64
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateFeb 9, 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, 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 Tobacco
Founded 1886
Employees 11,400
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol UVV
Full Company Profile

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 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 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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Universal Corporation (UVV) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Universal Corporation (UVV) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

7 days 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...

8 days 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...

8 days 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...

12 days 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...

14 days ago - Business Wire

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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 ...

26 days 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 ...

5 weeks 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...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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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 ...

2 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...

2 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...

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

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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...

3 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 ...

3 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...

3 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...

3 months ago - Business Wire

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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...

5 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 ...

6 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...

6 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...

7 months ago - Business Wire