NYSE:UVV

Universal (UVV) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$46.84

-0.98 (-2.05%)

(As of 09/26/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $46.81
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$47.68
50-Day Range: $45.86
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$50.57
52-Week Range: $43.64
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$57.83

Volume: 87,227 shs
Average Volume: 127,031 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.15 billion

P/E Ratio: 10.14
Dividend Yield: 6.83%
Price Target: N/A

Universal MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.89% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.60
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.32
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$90,060 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.

2.26 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

70th out of 132 stocks

Farm - Product Raw Materials Industry

3rd out of 3 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Universal.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.89% 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 1.5, 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 13.13%, 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 6.68%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Universal has been increasing its dividend for 52 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Universal is 69.26%. 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.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Universal has a news sentiment score of 1.32. 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 0.67 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Universal this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 12 people have searched for UVV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 3 people have added Universal to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -40% 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 $90,060.00 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.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Universal is 10.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.15.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Universal is 10.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 21.38.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Universal has a P/B Ratio of 0.80. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Universal (NYSE:UVV) Stock

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 Price History

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UVV Stock News Headlines

September 21, 2023 | marketbeat.com

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August 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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June 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 80% of the company

June 30, 2023 | investing.com

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June 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal (NYSE:UVV) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.80

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UVV Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/7 Dividend: 7/07/2023
Last Earnings: 8/02/2023
Dividend Payable: 8/07/2023
Today: 9/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/6 Dividend: 10/05/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/02/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/06/2023
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): $4.62
Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.27
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $124.05 million
Net Margins: 4.33%
Pretax Margin: 4.86%
Return on Equity: 6.13%
Return on Assets: 3.09%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.44
Current Ratio: 2.86
Quick Ratio: 1.05

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.57 billion
Price / Sales: 0.46
Cash Flow: $6.12 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.76
Book Value: $58.52 per share
Price / Book: 0.81

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 24,640,000
Free Float: 23,873,000
Market Cap: $1.17 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.72

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Key Executives

Mr. George C. Freeman III (Age 60)
Chairman, Pres & CEO
Comp: $2.71M

Mr. Johan C. Kroner (Age 55)
Sr. VP & CFO
Comp: $1.13M

Mr. Airton L. Hentschke (Age 53)
COO & Sr. VP
Comp: $1.54M

Mr. Preston Douglas Wigner (Age 54)
VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Comp: $965.02k

Mr. Theodore G. Broome (Age 69)
Exec. 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

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Insiders & Institutions

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UVV Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UVV shares performed in 2023?: Universal's stock was trading at $52.81 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, UVV stock has decreased by 10.1% and is now trading at $47.47.
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When is Universal's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 2nd 2023.
View our UVV earnings forecast.
How were Universal's earnings last quarter?: Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported ($0.08) EPS for the quarter. The firm earned $517.72 million during the quarter. Universal had a net margin of 4.33% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.13%.
How often does Universal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Universal?: Universal declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 9th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share on Monday, November 6th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.74%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 5th.
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).
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 6.68%. 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 52 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 69.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for UVV.
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).
What is Universal's stock symbol?: Universal trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UVV."
Who are Universal's major shareholders?: Universal's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.68%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.64%), State Street Corp (5.54%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (3.81%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.96%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.91%). Insiders that own company stock include Airton L Hentschke, 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.
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What is Universal's stock price today?: One share of UVV stock can currently be purchased for approximately $47.47.
How much money does Universal make?: Universal (NYSE:UVV) has a market capitalization of $1.17 billion and generates $2.57 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $124.05 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.62 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Universal have?: The company employs 28,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Universal?: Universal's mailing address is 9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA, 23235. The official website for the company is www.universalcorp.com. The company can be reached via phone at (804) 359-9311, via email at investor@universalleaf.com, or via fax at 804-254-3594.

This page (NYSE:UVV) was last updated on 9/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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