Universal Corporation (UVV)

Currency in USD
53.87
-0.26(-0.48%)
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High dividend Yield
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Day's Range
53.6155.25
52 wk Range
49.1965.04
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
54.13
Open
53.85
Day's Range
53.61-55.25
52 wk Range
49.19-65.04
Volume
185.92K
Average Volume (3m)
213.39K
1-Year Change
-17.5038%
Book Value / Share
56.79
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Has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years

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Universal Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • Universal Corp. posted Q4 FY2026 EPS of -$0.46 vs. forecast $1.07, missing by 143%; revenue of $715.2M fell short of $736.8M estimate.
  • Stock declined 2.85% in premarket to $49.70, near 52-week low, following operating loss of $15M vs. $43M income in prior year quarter.
  • Full-year net income dropped to $33M from $95M in FY2025; company faces inventory write-downs, goodwill impairments, and ingredient segment declines.
  • Management forecasts FY2027 EPS of $4.45 and Q2 FY2027 EPS of $1.34; targets 10-20% uncommitted inventory range through optimization efforts.
  • CEO Wigner pledges focus on maximizing tobacco operations and expanding ingredients platform despite market headwinds and inflationary pressures.
Last Updated: 29/05/2026, 15:44
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.46 / 1.07
Revenue / Forecast
715.2M / 736.8M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.30%
Dividend Yield
6.13%
Industry Median 3.94%
Annualised payout
3.32
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.27%
Growth Streak

UVV Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
41.0x14.6x11.6x
PEG Ratio
−0.630.080.03
Price/Book
0.9x3.5x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x2.5x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
44.1%16.0%25.8%
Fair Value Upside
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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 blending, chemical and physical testing of tobacco, service cutting, reconstituted leaf tobacco manufacturing, and just-in-time product delivery services; and liquid nicotine for tobacco products manufacturers, as well as recycled waste materials from tobacco production. The Ingredients Operations segment engages in the production of specialty plant-based ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, fruit and vegetable juices, concentrates, pomaces, ciders, purees, nutraceuticals, fruit fibers, seeds, seed powders, dehydrated products, botanical extracts, distillates, natural flavors, colors, and other value-added products for consumer-packaged goods manufacturers and retailers, as well as food, beverage, and flavor companies. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

Employees
11400

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
12.39M49.71%670.63M
Other Institutional Investors
7.86M31.55%425.63M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
4.67M18.74%252.85M
Total
24.92M100.00%1.35B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.15.27%3,807,051206,076
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP7.12%1,774,85796,073

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FAQ

What Is the Universal (UVV) Stock Price Today?

The Universal stock price today is 53.87 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Universal Trade On?

Universal is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Universal?

The stock symbol for Universal is "UVV."

What Is the Universal (UVV) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: 53.88) Current Date: Jun 02, 2026

After hours price: 53.88. After hours price change (units): -0.25. Price change percentage: -0.46%

What Is the Universal Market Cap?

As of today, Universal market cap is 1.34B USD.

What Is Universal's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Universal EPS (TTM) is 1.30.

When Is the Next Universal Earnings Date?

Universal will release its next earnings report on Aug 05, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is UVV a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Universal Stock Split?

Universal has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Universal Have?

Universal has 11400 employees.

What is the current trading status of Universal (UVV)?

As of Jun 02, 2026, Universal (UVV) is trading at a price of 53.87 USD, with a previous close of 54.13 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 53.61 USD to 55.25 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 49.19 USD to 65.04 USD.

What Is Universal (UVV) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Universal is 78.00 USD, with a high estimate of 78 USD and a low estimate of 78 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +44.79% Upside potential.

What Is the UVV Premarket Price?

UVV's last pre-market stock price is 53.86 USD. The pre-market share volume is 150.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.27, or -0.50%.

What Is the UVV After Hours Price?

UVV's last after hours stock price is 53.88 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.25, or -0.46%.
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