NYSE:UVV

Universal - UVV Stock Forecast, Price & News

$51.53

+0.95 (+1.88%)

(As of 03/20/2023 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $50.99
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$52.15
50-Day Range: $50.09
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$55.24
52-Week Range: $43.64
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$64.13

Volume: 131,517 shs
Average Volume: 129,666 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.27 billion

P/E Ratio: 13.38
Dividend Yield: 6.13%
Price Target: N/A

Institutional Ownership

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: 0.22
Based on 8 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.

2.13 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

77th out of 136 stocks

Farm-Product Raw Materials Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Universal.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.98% 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 1.8, 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 18.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Universal is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.25%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Universal has been increasing its dividend for 51 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Universal is 82.08%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

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.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Universal has a news sentiment score of 0.22. 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 0.44 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Universal this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
35 people have searched for UVV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 52% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 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.

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 $267,250.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.80% of the stock of Universal is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
80.02% 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 13.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.76.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Universal is 13.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 17.44.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Universal has a P/B Ratio of 0.92. 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 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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March 2, 2023 | latimes.com

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February 28, 2023 | benzinga.com

Universal Health Services Annual Profit Outlook Falls Short Of Expectations, Shares Tumble

February 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Universal Health Services Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

February 18, 2023 | cnbc.com

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February 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

February 10, 2023 | msn.com

Universal Non-GAAP EPS of $1.67, revenue of $795M

January 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Corporation Announces Revised Conference Call Date

January 24, 2023 | latimes.com

Universal Studios Hollywood stunt performer hospitalized after 'Waterworld' incident

January 22, 2023 | cnbc.com

'M3gan' box office success sets the stage for a scary good year in horror

January 14, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Universal Insurance Holdings: A Stronghold In A Stormy Market

January 9, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Universal Display: An Improved Valuation, But Macro And Micro Risks Weigh

January 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 81% of the company

December 29, 2022 | latimes.com

First look: Universal Studios Hollywood powers up with Super Nintendo World

December 20, 2022 | insidebitcoins.com

Universal Market Access Price Prediction for Today, December 20: UMA/USD Trades Above $1.5

December 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Universal Corporation Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

December 15, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Universal Corporation: Steady As She Goes

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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: 3/20/2023
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

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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: 25,000
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.85
Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.37
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $86.58 million
Net Margins: 3.81%
Pretax Margin: 5.93%
Return on Equity: 6.94%
Return on Assets: 3.49%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.44
Current Ratio: 3.26
Quick Ratio: 1.46

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.10 billion
Price / Sales: 0.60
Cash Flow: $6.08 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.47
Book Value: $56.27 per share
Price / Book: 0.92

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 24,560,000
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. 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

Key Competitors

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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 the year. Since then, UVV shares have decreased by 2.5% and is now trading at $51.49.
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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 trading volume of 130,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.8 days. Approximately 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.
View our UVV earnings forecast.
How were Universal's earnings last quarter?: Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 8th. The company reported $1.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business earned $795.04 million during the quarter. Universal had a net margin of 3.81% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.94%.
How often does Universal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Universal?: Universal announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 1st. Stockholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.14%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 6th.
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 High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV), ProShares Russell US Dividend Growers ETF (TMDV), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS) and ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV).
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 6.25%. 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.
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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders 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.
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 $51.49.
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 3/20/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Universal - UVV Stock Forecast, Price & News

Universal MarketRank™ Forecast

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 (NYSE:UVV) Stock

UVV Stock News Headlines

UVV Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

UVV Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™