NYSE:UVV Universal (UVV) Stock Price, News & Analysis $55.44 -0.44 (-0.79%) Closing price 10/3/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$55.50 +0.06 (+0.11%) As of 08:31 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock About Universal Stock (NYSE:UVV) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Universal alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$55.29▼$56.4050-Day Range$51.60▼$56.6252-Week Range$49.40▼$67.33Volume245,402 shsAverage Volume227,963 shsMarket Capitalization$1.38 billionP/E Ratio13.49Dividend Yield5.92%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) is a global agribusiness company primarily engaged in the procurement, processing and sale of leaf tobacco. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company sources cured leaf tobacco from key growing regions in North and South America, Africa and Asia. Universal serves major multinational tobacco manufacturers by providing a full range of services including inventory management, quality control and logistics support to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of tobacco leaf. In addition to its core leaf tobacco operations, Universal offers integrated supply-chain services that encompass warehousing, distribution and ingredient sourcing for smokeless and novel tobacco products. The company’s processing facilities employ proprietary grading and flavor-profiling techniques to meet the stringent specifications of its customers. Through regional offices and processing centers in Brazil, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Indonesia and Europe, Universal maintains close relationships with local growers and invests in agricultural extension programs aimed at improving crop yields and sustainable farming practices. Founded in the early 20th century, Universal has grown through the development of global trading networks and long-term partnerships with tobacco growers and manufacturers. The company is led by a seasoned management team headquartered in Richmond, with a board of directors that brings deep experience in agribusiness, finance and international trade. Universal continues to expand its value-added services while maintaining a focus on quality assurance, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship across its worldwide operations.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Universal Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks48th Percentile Overall ScoreUVV MarketRank™: Universal scored higher than 48% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 107th out of 155 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's OpinionN/AAnalyst RatingN/A Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Universal.Read more about Universal's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthN/A Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal is 13.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 236.06.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal is 13.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 18.05.Price to Earnings Growth RatioUniversal has a PEG Ratio of 6.23. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUniversal has a P/B Ratio of 0.91. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Universal's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted3.45% of the float of Universal has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUniversal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Universal has recently increased by 16.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend3.3 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend LeadershipUniversal is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.87%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthUniversal has been increasing its dividend for 56 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Universal is 79.81%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Read more about Universal's dividend. Sustainability and ESG0.0 / 5Environmental Score-1.60 Percentage of Shares Shorted3.45% of the float of Universal has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUniversal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Universal has recently increased by 16.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media1.8 / 5News Sentiment0.30 News SentimentUniversal has a news sentiment score of 0.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Universal this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for UVV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Universal to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Universal insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $943,347.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.90% of the stock of Universal is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.00% of the stock of Universal is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Universal's insider trading history. Receive UVV Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Universal and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. 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UVV Stock News HeadlinesUniversal to reopen Stardust Racers ride two weeks after man's deathUniversal Orlando Resort plans to reopen its Stardust Racers ride at Epic Universe on Saturday...October 3 at 4:57 PM | marketbeat.comFamily's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's deathAttorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories...September 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comURGENT: The Market's 3 Red Flags Are FlashingHere’s the uncomfortable truth: The smartest investors in the world are already preparing for a crash before 2025 ends.October 6 at 2:00 AM | StockEarnings (Ad)Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after rideA woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park...September 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comLawyers say disability wasn't a factor in man's death after riding a Universal coasterAttorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint...September 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comBitget Wraps TOKEN2049 Singapore with Universal Exchange Vision and Global Empowerment Push1 hour ago | financialpost.comFWhat You Need To Know Ahead of Universal Health's Earnings ReleaseOctober 6 at 3:11 AM | barchart.comUniversal's (NYSE:UVV) investors will be pleased with their respectable 70% return over the last five yearsOctober 4 at 2:27 PM | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines UVV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have UVV shares performed this year? Universal's stock was trading at $54.84 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, UVV stock has increased by 1.1% and is now trading at $55.44. How were Universal's earnings last quarter? Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $593.76 million for the quarter. Universal had a net margin of 3.51% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.46%. Read the conference call transcript. Is Universal buying back stock? Universal's board authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, November 7th 2024, which authorizes the company to buy back $100,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 7.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued. How do I buy shares of Universal? Shares of UVV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Universal own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Universal investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR). Company Calendar Record date for 8/4 Dividend7/14/2025Ex-Dividend for 8/4 Dividend7/14/2025Dividend Payable8/04/2025Last Earnings8/06/2025Today10/06/2025Ex-Dividend for 11/3 Dividend10/10/2025Record date for 11/3 Dividend10/13/2025Dividend Payable11/03/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)11/10/2025Fiscal Year End3/31/2026Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Staples Industry TOBACCO Sub-IndustryTobacco Current SymbolNYSE:UVV CIK102037 Webwww.universalcorp.com Phone(804) 359-9311Fax804-254-3594Employees28,500Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$4.11 Trailing P/E Ratio13.49 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E Growth6.23Net Income$95.05 million Net Margins3.51% Pretax Margin5.98% Return on Equity8.46% Return on Assets4.10% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.41 Current Ratio2.49 Quick Ratio0.98 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.94 billion Price / Sales0.47 Cash Flow$7.13 per share Price / Cash Flow7.78 Book Value$60.71 per share Price / Book0.91Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares24,886,000Free Float24,413,000Market Cap$1.38 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.74 Analysts Agree—These Gold Picks Outshine the RestUnlock the timeless value of gold with our exclusive 2025 Gold Forecasting Report. 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