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Universal(NYSE) UVV

Market Cap$978.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+33,231%
5 Year+12%
1 Year-22%
1 Month-6%
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$38.96
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Universal last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 38.962026-10-26
Universal stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.52%USD 39.562026-10-19
1 month-6.47%USD 41.652026-09-25
3 month-27.45%USD 53.702026-07-28
Year to date-21.06%USD 49.362025-12-31
1 year-22.02%USD 49.962025-10-24
3 year+5.73%USD 36.852023-10-27
5 year+12.07%USD 34.762021-10-27
Since inception+33,231.12%USD 0.121968-01-02

Universal Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$978.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$2.85B

Net Income (TTM)

$19.12M

EPS (TTM)

$0.75

P/E Ratio

52.38

Dividend

$3.30

Beta (Volatility)

0.31 (Low)

Price

$38.96

Volume

312,055.794

Open

$39.22

Previous Close

$38.96

Daily Range

$38.89 - $39.49

52-Week Range

$38.11 - $59.38

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 4, 2026

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About Universal

Universal Corporation NYSE:UVV helps manufacturers get necessary plant materials. It processes tobacco leaves and creates fruit and vegetable ingredients. These products serve both human and pet food industries.

What Does Universal Produce?

  • Tobacco Operations: Procures, processes, and distributes leaf tobacco to global cigarette and cigar manufacturers; generated $437.1 million in sales and other operating revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Ingredients Operations: Creates vegetable and fruit-based ingredients, extracts, and flavorings for human and pet food; generated $86.7 million in sales and other operating revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Value-Added Services: Offers tobacco blending, chemical testing, custom cutting, and inventory management for global manufacturers.
  • Analytical Testing: Conducts smoke testing and analyzes e-cigarette liquids and vapors for the nicotine delivery market.

Expanding Beyond the Leaf

  • Expanded the Lancaster facility to increase production capacity for plant-based ingredients.
  • Launched a share repurchase program in Nov. 2024 to buy back up to $100 million in stock.
  • Invested $15.9 million in property, plant, and equipment during the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Implemented a global safety management software platform to improve risk management across operations.

How Universal Operates

Universal operates as a full-service partner by managing the entire supply chain from financing farmers to just-in-time delivery. The company uses its deep agricultural expertise to recycle tobacco waste and test e-cigarette vapors for chemical compounds.

Financial Facts to Watch

  • Sales and other operating revenue fell 12% to $523.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Adjusted operating income, which excludes specific non-recurring costs, fell 93% to $2.3 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • The company reported a net loss of $5.0 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Total debt reached $1.2 billion as of June 30, 2026, down $55.5 million from the previous year.

The Evolution of Universal

Universal has transitioned from a tobacco leaf dealer into a diversified agricultural enterprise with an ingredients platform. This evolution helps the company serve both traditional tobacco customers and the global food industry.

AI Generated • Aug 6, 2026

Industry

Tobacco

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

25,000

CEO

Preston Douglas Wigner

Website

www.universalcorp.com

Headquarters

Richmond, VA 23235, US

UVV Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

16.82%

Operating Margin

6.20%

Net Income Margin

0.67%

Return on Equity

1.33%

Return on Capital

8.97%

Return on Assets

0.63%

Earnings Yield

1.91%

Dividend Yield

8.40%

Payout Ratio

3.52%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$978.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

24.90M

Volume

312.06K

Avg. Volume

339.49K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$480.04M

Operating Income

$177.01M

EBITDA

$196.06M

Operating Cash Flow

$217.08M

Capital Expenditure

-$52.70M

Free Cash Flow

$164.38M

Cash & ST Invst.

$173.59M

Total Debt

$1.22B

Universal Performance Analysis

Universal annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-03-31USD 2,569,824,00022.2%
20242024-03-31USD 2,748,573,0007.0%
20252025-03-31USD 2,947,284,0007.2%
20262026-03-31USD 2,924,470,000-0.8%
Universal sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-09-3027.0%
Q32025-12-3114.2%
Q42026-03-31-17.0%
Q12026-06-30-26.8%
Universal annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-03-31USD 4.9743.2%
20242024-03-31USD 4.78-4.0%
20252025-03-31USD 3.78-20.8%
20262026-03-31USD 1.30-65.7%
Universal sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-09-30300.0%
Q32025-12-31-2.9%
Q42026-03-31-230.3%
Q12026-06-3088.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Revenue

$523.78M

-11.8%

Gross Profit

$83.09M

-27.1%

Gross Margin

15.86%

N/A

Market Cap

$978.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$86.96K

N/A

Employees

11,250

N/A

Net Income

-$5.02M

-159.0%

EBITDA

$14.46M

-72.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Total Cash

$173.59M

-2.7%

Total Debt

$1.22B

-4.6%

Accounts Receivable

$555.43M

+0.6%

Inventory

$1.37B

-3.7%

Long Term Debt

$639.73M

-0.5%

Short Term Debt

$577.48M

-8.7%

Return on Assets

0.63%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.18%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$133.05M

+38.7%

Operating Cash Flow

-$117.12M

+42.9%

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Questions About UVV

What is the current price of Universal?

Universal is trading at $38.96 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Universal?

Over the past 52 weeks, Universal has traded between $38.11 and $59.38.

How much debt does Universal have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Universal reported total debt of $1.22B.

How much cash does Universal have on hand?

Universal reported $173.59M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Universal’s dividend yield?

Universal currently has a dividend yield of 8.40%.

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