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NYSE:UVV

Universal (UVV) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$53.17
+1.15 (+2.21%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$52.16
$53.32
50-Day Range
$51.55
$54.89
52-Week Range
$43.64
$63.86
Volume
79,436 shs
Average Volume
88,126 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.31 billion
P/E Ratio
10.70
Dividend Yield
5.94%
Price Target
N/A

Universal MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
1.24% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.60
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.04mentions of Universal in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
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.

2.20 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

70th out of 139 stocks

Farm - Product Raw Materials Industry

3rd out of 3 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 Price History

UVV Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/23/2018
Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend
4/06/2023
Dividend Payable
5/01/2023
Today
6/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/02/2023
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Farm - product raw materials
Sub-Industry
Tobacco
CUSIP
91345610
Employees
28,000
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
$124.05 million
Pretax Margin
5.52%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.57 billion
Cash Flow
$6.30 per share
Book Value
$58.52 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
23,867,000
Market Cap
$1.31 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.72

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 increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $53.17.
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Are investors shorting Universal?

Universal saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 265,000 shares, an increase of 13.7% from the April 15th total of 233,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 121,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.2 days. Currently, 1.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Universal's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 2nd 2023.
View our UVV earnings forecast
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How were Universal's earnings last quarter?

Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 23rd. The company reported $1.20 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $607.50 million for the quarter. Universal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.78% and a net margin of 4.83%. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($1.64) earnings per share.

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

Universal declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 24th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.80 per share on Monday, August 7th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.02%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 7th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.79.
Read our dividend analysis for UVV
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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 6.07%. 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 63.58%. 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 investors include BlackRock Inc. (16.07%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.73%), State Street Corp (5.81%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (3.90%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.92%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (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.
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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 $53.17.

How much money does Universal make?

Universal (NYSE:UVV) has a market capitalization of $1.31 billion and generates $2.57 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $124.05 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.97 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 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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