Universal Corporation (UVV)
| Market Cap | 1.34B +1.2% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.91B -3.5% |
| Net Income | 85.25M -32.4% |
| EPS | 3.39 -32.4% |
| Shares Out | 24.92M |
| PE Ratio | 15.83 |
| Forward PE | 12.23 |
| Dividend | $3.28 (6.11%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 40,339 |
| Open | 53.96 |
| Previous Close | 53.46 |
| Day's Range | 53.29 - 54.14 |
| 52-Week Range | 49.96 - 67.33 |
| Beta | 0.64 |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | Feb 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]
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 StatementsNews
Universal: I Expect The Headwinds To Be Temporary, Maintaining Buy
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Universal Corporation (UVV) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Universal Corporation (UVV) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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 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...
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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 ...
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...
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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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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...
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 ...
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...
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...