How have UVV shares performed in 2023?

Universal's stock was trading at $52.81 at the start of the year. Since then, UVV stock has increased by 13.9% and is now trading at $60.1750. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Universal?

Universal saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 287,100 shares, an increase of 19.2% from the October 31st total of 240,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 113,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.5 days. Currently, 1.2% of the company's shares are sold short. View Universal's Short Interest .

When is Universal's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 14th 2024. View our UVV earnings forecast .

How were Universal's earnings last quarter?

Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $638.48 million for the quarter. Universal had a net margin of 4.59% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.66%.

How often does Universal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Universal?

Universal declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, January 8th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share on Monday, February 5th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 5th. Read our dividend analysis for UVV .

Is Universal a good dividend stock?

Universal (NYSE:UVV) pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.31%. UVV has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 53 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 65.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for UVV .

What ETFs hold Universal's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Universal (NYSE:UVV) stock in their portfolio include Cambria Cannabis ETF (TOKE) , Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (PSCC) , Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (XSHD) , Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV) , Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY) , VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB) , ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS) and SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV) .

What is George C. Freeman III's approval rating as Universal's CEO?

2 employees have rated Universal Chief Executive Officer George C. Freeman III on Glassdoor.com . George C. Freeman III has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts George C. Freeman III in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Universal own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Universal investors own include AT&T (T) , Altria Group (MO) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Pfizer (PFE) , AbbVie (ABBV) , International Business Machines (IBM) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Philip Morris International (PM) .

Who are Universal's major shareholders?

Universal's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Invesco Ltd. (4.64%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (4.55%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.94%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.61%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.42%) and Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (1.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Airton L Hentschke , Candace C Formacek, Candace C Formacek , Lennart R Freeman, Preston Douglas Wigner, Robert C Sledd, Theodore G Broome and Thomas H Johnson. View institutional ownership trends .

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 WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Universal Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:UVV)

$60.17

-0.05 (-0.08%)

(As of 12/8/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $59.64
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$60.49
50-Day Range: $44.54
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$60.39
52-Week Range: $44.40
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$60.55

Volume: 151,357 shs
Average Volume: 112,619 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.48 billion

P/E Ratio: 12.38
Dividend Yield: 5.32%
Price Target: N/A

Universal MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
1.21% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.60
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.68
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$314,439 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.11 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

74th out of 134 stocks

Farm - Product Raw Materials Industry

1st out of 1 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Universal.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.21% of the float of Universal has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Universal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Universal has recently increased by 19.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

4.2

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Universal is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Universal has been increasing its dividend for 53 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Universal is 65.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

0.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Universal has received a -175.77% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Universal Corp in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Tobacco crops", "Liquid nicotine", and "Syrups" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Universal is -1.60.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Universal has a news sentiment score of 0.68. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Universal this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 8 people have searched for UVV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -11% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
8 people have added Universal to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In 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 $314,439.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 3.10% of the stock of Universal is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
78.72% of the stock of Universal is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Universal is 12.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 108.81.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Universal is 12.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 20.91.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Universal has a P/B Ratio of 1.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Universal Stock (NYSE:UVV)

Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Tobacco Operations; and Ingredients Operations. It is involved in the procuring, financing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping leaf tobacco for sale to manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. The company contracts, purchases, processes, and sells flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are primarily used in the manufacture of cigarettes; and dark air-cured tobaccos principally used in the manufacture of cigars, natural wrapped cigars and cigarillos, smokeless, and pipe tobacco products. It also provides value-added services, including blending, chemical, and physical testing of tobacco; service cutting for various manufacturers; manufacturing reconstituted leaf tobacco; just-in-time inventory management services; electronic nicotine delivery systems; and smoke testing services for customers. In addition, the company offers testing services for crop protection agents and tobacco constituents in seed, leaf, and finished products, including e-cigarette liquids and vapors; and analytical services that include chemical compound testing in finished tobacco products and mainstream smoke. Further, it provides a various value-added manufacturing processes to produce specialty vegetable and fruit-based ingredients, as well as botanical extracts and flavorings for human and pet food markets; and recycles waste materials from tobacco production. Universal Corporation was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

UVV Stock Price History

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UVV Stock News Headlines

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November 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Universal Corporation: Stable Business But Growth Is Stagnating

November 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Sell Alert: Candace Formacek Sells 3,767 Shares of Universal Corp (UVV)

November 24, 2023 | msn.com

Universal Corporation files for mixed shelf

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November 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Sell Alert: Director Robert Sledd Sells Shares of Universal Corp (UVV)

November 21, 2023 | insidermonkey.com

Dividend Champions List Ranked By Yield: Top 10

November 20, 2023 | incomeinvestors.com

6.0%-Yielding Universal Corp Stock’s Price 15% Higher on Strong Results

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV)

November 13, 2023 | mirror.co.uk

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November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Q2 2024 Universal Corp Earnings Call

November 2, 2023 | msn.com

Universal Non-GAAP EPS of $1.13, revenue of $1.16B

November 2, 2023 | msn.com

Universal declares $0.80 dividend

November 2, 2023 | washingtonpost.com

Universal Corp.: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Corp (UVV) Reports 30% Increase in Operating Income for H1 FY2024

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Universal (NYSE:UVV) Passed With Ease

November 2, 2023 | morningstar.com

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October 30, 2023 | foxnews.com

Texas struggles to pass universal school choice, bucking a trend of red states that made it possible

October 26, 2023 | cnbc.com

Comcast revenue and profit top estimates as Universal theme park sales soar

October 13, 2023 | benzinga.com

Interview With An Innovator: Universal Transit CEO Upgrades Auto Logistics

October 11, 2023 | businesswire.com

Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Awards $17,500 Grant to Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative in Charleston

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 11/6 Dividend: 10/05/2023
Last Earnings: 11/02/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/06/2023
Today: 12/08/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/5 Dividend: 1/05/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/05/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/14/2024
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Farm - product raw materials
Sub-Industry: Tobacco
Sector: Consumer Staples
Current Symbol: NYSE:UVV
CUSIP: 91345610
CIK: 102037
Web: www.universalcorp.com
Phone: (804) 359-9311
Fax: 804-254-3594
Employees: 28,000
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $4.86
Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.38
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $124.05 million
Net Margins: 4.59%
Pretax Margin: 5.38%
Return on Equity: 6.66%
Return on Assets: 3.38%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.44
Current Ratio: 2.92
Quick Ratio: 1.07

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.65 billion
Price / Sales: 0.56
Cash Flow: $6.45 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.33
Book Value: $58.52 per share
Price / Book: 1.03

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 24,559,000
Free Float: 23,798,000
Market Cap: $1.48 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.85

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Key Executives

Mr. George C. Freeman III (Age 60)
Chairman, President & CEO
Comp: $2.71M
Mr. Johan C. Kroner (Age 55)
Senior VP & CFO
Comp: $1.13M
Mr. Airton L. Hentschke (Age 53)
COO & Senior VP
Comp: $1.54M
Mr. Preston Douglas Wigner (Age 54)
VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Comp: $965.02k
Mr. Theodore G. Broome (Age 69)
Executive VP & Sales Director of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company Inc
Comp: $966.51k
Harvard B. Smith
VP & Chief Compliance Officer
Ms. Candace C. Formacek (Age 63)
VP & Treasurer
Mr. Scott J. Bleicher (Age 46)
VP & Controller
McKeen Starke
Member of Compliance Committee

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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UVV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UVV shares performed in 2023?: Universal's stock was trading at $52.81 at the start of the year. Since then, UVV stock has increased by 13.9% and is now trading at $60.1750.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Universal?: Universal saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 287,100 shares, an increase of 19.2% from the October 31st total of 240,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 113,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.5 days. Currently, 1.2% of the company's shares are sold short.
View Universal's Short Interest.
When is Universal's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 14th 2024.
View our UVV earnings forecast.
How were Universal's earnings last quarter?: Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $638.48 million for the quarter. Universal had a net margin of 4.59% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.66%.
How often does Universal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Universal?: Universal declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, January 8th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share on Monday, February 5th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 5th.
Read our dividend analysis for UVV.
Is Universal a good dividend stock?: Universal (NYSE:UVV) pays an annual dividend of $3.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.31%. UVV has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 53 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 65.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for UVV.

What ETFs hold Universal's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Universal (NYSE:UVV) stock in their portfolio include Cambria Cannabis ETF (TOKE), Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF (PSCC), Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (XSHD), Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV), Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS) and SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV).
What is George C. Freeman III's approval rating as Universal's CEO?: 2 employees have rated Universal Chief Executive Officer George C. Freeman III on Glassdoor.com. George C. Freeman III has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts George C. Freeman III in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Universal own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Universal investors own include AT&T (T), Altria Group (MO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), International Business Machines (IBM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Philip Morris International (PM).
Who are Universal's major shareholders?: Universal's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Invesco Ltd. (4.64%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (4.55%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.94%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.61%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.42%) and Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (1.12%). Insiders that own company stock include Airton L Hentschke, Candace C Formacek, Candace C Formacek, Lennart R Freeman, Preston Douglas Wigner, Robert C Sledd, Theodore G Broome and Thomas H Johnson.
View institutional ownership trends.
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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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Universal Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:UVV)

Universal MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Universal Stock (NYSE:UVV)

UVV Stock Price History

UVV Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

UVV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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