Universal Corporation (UVV)

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55.88
-0.79(-1.39%)
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56.49+0.61(+1.09%)
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Has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
55.8056.66
52 wk Range
49.4067.33
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
55.88
Open
56.25
Day's Range
55.8-56.66
52 wk Range
49.4-67.33
Volume
151.93K
Average Volume (3m)
294.69K
1-Year Change
3.64%
Book Value / Share
59.03
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Universal Corporation Company Profile

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

Universal Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 FY2026 revenue at $593.8M, slightly down YoY; EPS met expectations at $0.38, but stock fell 5.59% to $54.52 post-announcement
  • Operating income rose to $33.8M from $17.2M in FY2025; tobacco segment benefited from favorable mix, ingredients faced margin pressures
  • Net debt reduced by $47M to $1.1B; company maintains strong liquidity with 2.49 current ratio and 6.02% dividend yield
  • Anticipates tobacco oversupply by year-end; focuses on converting customer interest to volumes and expanding ingredients segment
  • CFO Johan Kroner's retirement confirmed; company committed to sustainability goals, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050
Last Updated: 07/08/2025, 19:42
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P/E Ratio
13.4x8.3x12.2x
PEG Ratio
−0.870.030.03
Price/Book
1.0x1.2x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.8x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
28.2%0.0%14.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.14%
Dividend Yield
5.87%
Industry Median 4.05%
Annualised payout
3.28
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.28%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 07, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.38 / --
Revenue / Forecast
593.76M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

UVV Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Universal Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Universal?

The stock symbol for Universal is "UVV."

What Is the Universal Market Cap?

As of today, Universal market cap is 1.39B.

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

The Universal EPS (TTM) is 4.14.

When Is the Next Universal Earnings Date?

Universal will release its next earnings report on 29 Oct 2025.

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 26 Aug 2025, Universal (UVV) is trading at a price of 55.88, with a previous close of 55.88. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 55.80 to 56.66, while its 52-week range spans from 49.40 to 67.33.
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