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NYSE:UVV

Universal - UVV Stock Forecast, Price & News

$51.27
+0.85 (+1.69%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$50.43
$51.44
50-Day Range
$50.09
$55.24
52-Week Range
$43.64
$64.13
Volume
95,587 shs
Average Volume
152,629 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.26 billion
P/E Ratio
13.32
Dividend Yield
6.16%
Price Target
N/A

Universal MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
0.98% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.60
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.22mentions of Universal in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$267,250 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.

2.05 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

85th out of 136 stocks

Farm - Product Raw Materials Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks


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About Universal (NYSE:UVV) Stock

Universal Corp. is a business-to-business agro-products supplier to consumer product manufacturers that sources and processes leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients. It operates through the following segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. The Tobacco Operations segment includes selecting, procuring, processing, packing, storing, shipping, and financing leaf tobacco for sale to, or for the account of, manufacturers of consumer tobacco products throughout the world. The Ingredients Operations segment provides customers with a variety of plant-based ingredients for both human and pet consumption. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

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UVV Stock News Headlines

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UVV Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/6 Dividend
1/06/2023
Dividend Payable
2/06/2023
Last Earnings
2/08/2023
Today
3/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend
4/06/2023
Dividend Payable
5/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/24/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Farm-product raw materials
Sub-Industry
Tobacco
CUSIP
91345610
Employees
25,000
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
$86.58 million
Pretax Margin
5.93%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.10 billion
Cash Flow
$5.96 per share
Book Value
$56.27 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
23,867,000
Market Cap
$1.26 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.75

Key Executives

  • George C. Freeman
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Airton L. HentschkeAirton L. Hentschke
    Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Johan C. Kroner
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Harvard Smith
    Chief Compliance Officer & Vice President
  • Preston Douglas Wigner
    Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel













UVV Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have UVV shares performed in 2023?

Universal's stock was trading at $52.81 at the beginning of the year. Since then, UVV stock has decreased by 2.9% and is now trading at $51.27.
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Are investors shorting Universal?

Universal saw a increase in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 234,400 shares, an increase of 18.2% from the February 13th total of 198,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 130,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.8 days. Currently, 1.0% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Universal's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 24th 2023.
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How were Universal's earnings last quarter?

Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 8th. The company reported $1.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $795.04 million for the quarter. Universal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.94% and a net margin of 3.81%.

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

Universal declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 1st. Investors of record on Monday, April 10th will be given a dividend of $0.79 per share on Monday, May 1st. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.16%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 6th.
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Is Universal a good dividend stock?

Universal (NYSE:UVV) pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.15%. 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 51 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 82.08%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
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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 investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.53%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (2.97%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.90%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.83%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.26%) and Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (1.16%). 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.
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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 $51.27.

How much money does Universal make?

Universal (NYSE:UVV) has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion and generates $2.10 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $86.58 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.85 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Universal have?

The company employs 25,000 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 3/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff