Universal Corporation (UVV)
| Market Cap | 1.34B +0.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 2.91B -3.5% |
| Net Income | 85.25M -32.4% |
| EPS | 3.39 -32.4% |
| Shares Out | 24.92M |
| PE Ratio | 15.84 |
| Forward PE | 12.23 |
| Dividend | $3.28 (6.11%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 111,245 |
| Open | 53.93 |
| Previous Close | 53.76 |
| Day's Range | 53.65 - 54.23 |
| 52-Week Range | 49.96 - 67.33 |
| Beta | 0.59 |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | May 28, 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 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 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 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...
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
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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...
Universal Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Revenue and operating income grew year-over-year in the first half, driven by strong tobacco and ingredients sales, though Q2 operating income dipped slightly due to FX and inventory write-downs. The company expects to manage a shift to tobacco oversupply and continues to invest in sustainability and growth.
Universal Corporation reports Q2 adjusted EPS $1.36, one estimate $1.34
Reports Q2 revenue $754.2M vs. $710.8M last year. Preston Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, “We are proud of the strong operational performance of both of
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...
Universal Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Operating income doubled year-over-year to $34M despite a slight revenue dip, driven by a favorable product mix in tobacco. Ingredients segment saw higher sales but lower margins due to mix and tariffs. Oversupply risk and tariff uncertainty remain, but strong customer demand and disciplined inventory management support a positive outlook.
Universal Corporation reports Q2 adjusted EPS 38c vs. 1c last year
Reports Q2 revenue $594M vs. $597M last year. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, “We are pleased with our good start for fiscal year
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 CFO Johan Kroner to retire
Universal Corporation (UVV) announced that Johan Kroner will retire from his role as senior VP and CFO. Kroner will remain with Universal until July 1, 2026. Kroner will continue as
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...