NYSE:UVV Universal (UVV) Stock Price, News & Analysis $54.30 +0.81 (+1.51%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$53.36▼$54.5050-Day Range$46.00▼$54.3052-Week Range$44.40▼$67.80Volume136,190 shsAverage Volume230,991 shsMarket Capitalization$1.34 billionP/E Ratio11.38Dividend Yield5.97%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Universal alerts: Email Address Universal MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy1.73% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.60Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.51Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.42 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector68th out of 136 stocksFarm - Product Raw Materials Industry2nd out of 3 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Universal.Read more about Universal's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.73% of the float of Universal has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUniversal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Universal has recently decreased by 12.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipUniversal is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.16%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthUniversal has been increasing its dividend for 55 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Universal is 67.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Read more about Universal's dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreUniversal 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 SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Universal is -1.60. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUniversal has a news sentiment score of 0.51. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Universal this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest20 people have searched for UVV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Universal to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Universal insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.10% 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Universal is 11.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Universal is 11.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 22.59.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUniversal has a P/B Ratio of 0.90. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyWe recommended Nvidia in 2016, now we’re recommending this…The AI boom is just getting started. And the real wealth has still to be made…You must read this new presentation from Porter Stansberry. 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.Read More UVV Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UVV Stock News HeadlinesJuly 24 at 3:51 PM | marketbeat.comAppeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income peopleA federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone and broadband services for rural and low-income usersJuly 14, 2024 | marketbeat.com‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive startGru and the minions are celebrating a second week in first place at the North American box officeJuly 26, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)NEW AI developed by trader who won 1,129% (in 2 days)Earlier this year one legendary trader captured a 1,129% win (in just 2 days) ... 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 5/6 Dividend4/05/2024Dividend Payable5/06/2024Last Earnings5/22/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/5 Dividend7/08/2024Today7/26/2024Dividend Payable8/05/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2024Fiscal Year End3/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Staples Industry Farm - product raw materials Sub-IndustryTobacco Current SymbolNYSE:UVV CUSIP91345610 CIK102037 Webwww.universalcorp.com Phone(804) 359-9311Fax804-254-3594Employees27,000Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.77 Trailing P/E Ratio11.38 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$119.60 million Net Margins4.35% Pretax Margin5.97% Return on Equity8.81% Return on Assets4.41% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.42 Current Ratio2.96 Quick Ratio1.18 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.75 billion Price / Sales0.49 Cash Flow$7.79 per share Price / Cash Flow6.97 Book Value$60.18 per share Price / Book0.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares24,650,000Free Float23,888,000Market Cap$1.34 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.80 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. George C. Freeman III (Age 61)Chairman, President & CEO Comp: $2.71MMr. Johan C. Kroner (Age 56)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.13MMr. Airton L. Hentschke (Age 54)COO & Senior VP Comp: $1.54MMr. Preston Douglas Wigner (Age 55)Senior Vice President Comp: $965.02kMr. Theodore G. Broome (Age 70)Executive VP & Sales Director of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company Inc Comp: $966.51kHarvard B. SmithVP & Chief Compliance OfficerSteven S. DielVice President of Business DevelopmentJoseph W. Hearington Jr.Vice President of Internal AuditingBeth Ann LutherVice President of TaxesMs. Candace C. Formacek (Age 64)VP & Treasurer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsVector GroupNYSE:VGRPhilip Morris InternationalNYSE:PMAltria GroupNYSE:MOAndersonsNASDAQ:ANDESunOptaNASDAQ:STKLView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 9,430 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.560%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 1,702 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.126%AlphaStar Capital Management LLCSold 1,656 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.026%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 200 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.050%Nisa Investment Advisors LLCBought 715 shares on 7/20/2024Ownership: 0.096%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions UVV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have UVV shares performed this year? Universal's stock was trading at $67.32 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, UVV stock has decreased by 19.3% and is now trading at $54.30. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Universal's earnings last quarter? Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) released its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 22nd. The company reported $1.79 earnings per share for the quarter. The company earned $770.86 million during the quarter. Universal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.81% and a net margin of 4.35%. 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. Who are Universal's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Universal include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.56%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.13%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.10%) and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Preston Douglas Wigner, Theodore G Broome, Candace C Formacek, Thomas H Johnson and Lennart R Freeman. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Universal own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Universal investors own include AT&T (T), Altria Group (MO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Verizon Communications (VZ), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV) and International Business Machines (IBM). This page (NYSE:UVV) was last updated on 7/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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