Universal Corp (UVV)

Currency in USD
53.82
-0.21(-0.39%)
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54.29+0.47(+0.87%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
53.7954.53
52 wk Range
49.9667.33
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
54.03
Open
54.34
Day's Range
53.79-54.53
52 wk Range
49.96-67.33
Volume
173.54K
Average Volume (3m)
189.87K
1-Year Change
1.6047%
Book Value / Share
59.5
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Has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years

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Technical Analysis

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

Universal 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 Q3/2026

  • Universal reported Q3 EPS of $1.35, missing forecasts by 30.41%, with revenue of $861.3M falling short by 7.11%, causing stock to drop 10.72% in pre-market trading.
  • Consolidated revenue declined to $861.3M from $937.2M YoY, while operating income fell to $82M from $104.1M and net income dropped to $33.2M from $59.6M.
  • CEO Preston Wigner noted a transition from 'undersupply to oversupply' in tobacco markets while emphasizing focus on converting customer interest into sales in the ingredients segment.
  • Despite current challenges, Universal is expanding its Ingredients platform and has refinanced its corporate credit facility by $250M, projecting modest EPS growth of $4.76 for FY2026.
  • The company faces ongoing risks from tobacco market supply imbalances, weakness in consumer packaged goods, and potential tariff impacts while pursuing net-zero emissions by 2050.
Last Updated: 09/02/2026, 22:54
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P/E Ratio
15.7x17.2x12.3x
PEG Ratio
−0.490.090.03
Price/Book
0.9x2.4x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x2.8x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
44.4%−0.6%17.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.39%
Dividend Yield
6.09%
Industry Median 3.78%
Annualised payout
3.28
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.27%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 09, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.35 / 1.94
Revenue / Forecast
861.30M / 927.20M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Universal (UVV) Share Price Today?

The Universal stock price today is 53.82 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Universal (UVV) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Universal?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Universal is "UVV."

Does Universal Pay Dividends? What’s The Current UVV Dividend Yield?

Yes, UVV Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Universal dividend yield is 6.09%.

What Is the Current Universal Market Cap?

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

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

The Universal EPS is currently 3.39 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Universal Earnings Date?

Universal's next earnings report will be released on 27/05/2026.

Is UVV a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Universal moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Universal Stock Split?

Universal has split 4 times. (See the UVV stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Universal Have?

Universal has 11400 employees.

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

As of 27/02/2026, Universal (UVV) is trading at a price of 53.82 USD, with a previous close of 54.03 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 53.79 USD to 54.53 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 49.96 USD to 67.33 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 +44.93% Upside potential.

What Is the UVV Premarket Price?

UVV's last pre-market stock price is 54.01 USD. The pre-market share volume is 250.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.02, or -0.04%.

What Is the UVV After Hours Price?

UVV's last after hours stock price is 54.29 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.47, or 0.87%.
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