NYSE : UVV

Universal Corporation

$50.84 USD

-$0.31 (-0.61%)

Volume
386.43K
Average Volume
244.52K
Market Capitalization
$1.27B
P/E Ratio
66.89
Dividend Yield
6.47%
Price Target
Year High
$59.38
Year Low
$49.19
Day High
—
Day Low
—
Payout Ratio
$3.52
Current Ratio
$2.57
Company Overview

NYSE

Preston Douglas Wigner

Tobacco

Consumer Defensive

UVV

25000

US

USD

https://investor.universalcorp.com

804 359 9311

913456109

0000102037

Liquidity Metrics

0.88

2.57

1.00

0.20

3.52

Sales & Valuation

$2.92B

0.44

0.92

7.71

6.55

Profitability

$1.3

$32.64M

0.67%

2.46%

1.33%

0.63%

P/E Metrics

66.89

-0.82

-0.82

Analyst Price Target & Rating

Sell

2/5

1 Analysts

%

Financial Health Scores

2.62

6/9

$1.37B

$3.04B

$1.61B

$143.44M

Key Metrics (TTM)

$2.31B

0.81

11.79

2.57

1.33%

3.07%

1.50%

12.97%

$30.82

268 days

Company Executives
Name Title
Catherine H. Claiborne Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Airton L. Hentschke Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President
J. Patrick O'Keefe Vice President of Ingredients
Steven S. Diel Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Harvard Smith Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer
Joseph W. Hearington Jr. Vice President of Internal Auditing
McKeen Starke Senior Vice President & Sales Director
Preston Douglas Wigner President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
Theodore G. Broome Executive Vice President & Sales Director of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company Inc
Tatiana Santos Godoi Chief Human Resources Officer
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About Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) Stock

Universal Corporation is a global agricultural enterprise specializing in the processing and supply of leaf tobacco and a diverse range of plant-based ingredients. Its activities are organized into two primary segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. Within its Tobacco Operations, the company manages the entire supply chain, encompassing the procurement, financing, processing, packing, storage, and distribution of leaf tobacco to global manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. This includes sourcing and selling flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos predominantly for cigarette production, as well as dark air-cured tobaccos used in cigars, cigarillos, smokeless products, and pipe tobacco. Beyond raw material supply, Universal Corporation offers a suite of value-added s ... ervices such as tobacco blending, comprehensive chemical and physical testing, custom cutting for manufacturers, the production of reconstituted leaf tobacco, and just-in-time inventory management. It also supports the electronic nicotine delivery systems market and provides smoke testing. Furthermore, its analytical capabilities extend to testing for crop protection agents and tobacco components in seeds, leaves, and final products like e-cigarette liquids and vapors, alongside detailed chemical compound analysis of finished tobacco products and their mainstream smoke. The Ingredients Operations segment leverages advanced manufacturing processes to create specialized vegetable and fruit-derived ingredients, botanical extracts, and flavorings, catering to both human and pet food industries. An additional aspect of its operations involves recycling waste generated from tobacco processing. Established in 1886, the company maintains its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.

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Universal Corporation (UVV) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

2026-08-06 19:54:25

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2026-08-05 16:16:00

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 ended June 30, 2026. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, “We are starting fiscal year 2027 with confidence in the long-term strategic direction of our company. We are focused on creating sustainable value through disciplined execution across our.

Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

2026-08-05 16:15:00

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 dividend of eighty-three cents ($0.83) per share on the shares of the Company, payable November 2, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 12, 2026. About Universal Corporation Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is a global agricultural company with over 100 years of experience s.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Universal Corporation (UVV) stock price?

Universal Corporation(NYSE:UVV) stock price is $50.84 in the last trading session. During the trading session, UVV stock reached the peak price of $59.38 while $49.19 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in UVV stock occurred in the recent session was --0.61% while the dollar amount for the price change in UVV stock was -$0.31.

UVV's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed UVV is part of Tobacco industry that operates in the broader Consumer Defensive sector.

Who are the executives of UVV?

Catherine H. Claiborne | Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Airton L. Hentschke | Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President
J. Patrick O'Keefe | Vice President of Ingredients
Steven S. Diel | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Harvard Smith | Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer

How many employees does UVV have?

Number of UVV employees currently stands at 25000. UVV operates from 9201 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23235, US.

Link for UVV official website?

Official Website of UVV is: https://investor.universalcorp.com

How do I contact UVV?

UVV could be contacted at phone #804 359 9311 and can also be accessed through its website. UVV operates from 9201 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23235, US.

How many shares of UVV are traded daily?

The average number of UVV shares traded daily for last 3 months was 244.52K.

What is the market cap of UVV currently?

The market value of UVV currently stands at $1.27B with its latest stock price at $50.84