NYSE
42.47USD
-0.24 (-0.56%)
We have scored 13 news catalysts on Universal Corporation (UVV) over the past 12 months. The biggest single-day move next to one of them came Jul 14, 2026, when UVV closed −1.1%: “Universal: Inconsistent Results And Concerns About Dividend Safety”. Coverage across the window leans negative (average ticker sentiment −0.10). Most of the impact sits in factor value and sector consumer.
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Market cap
1.1B
P/E
—
EPS
—
Beta
0.56
52W range
41.96-59.38
Day range
42.00–42.81
Open
42.46
Prev close
42.71
Volume
400.7K
Avg volume
302.4K
Dividend
3.29
IPO
1988-01-05
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Universal Corporation is a global agricultural enterprise specializing in the processing and supply of leaf tobacco and a diverse range of plant-based ingredients. Its activities are organized into two primary segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. Within its Tobacco Operations, the company manages the entire supply chain, encompassing the procurement, financing, processing, packing, storage, and distribution of leaf tobacco to global manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. This includes sourcing and selling flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos predominantly for cigarette production, as well as dark air-cured tobaccos used in cigars, cigarillos, smokeless products, and pipe tobacco. Beyond raw material supply, Universal Corporation offers a suite of value-added services such as tobacco blending, comprehensive chemical and physical testing, custom cutting for manufacturers, the production of reconstituted leaf tobacco, and just-in-time inventory management. It also supports the electronic nicotine delivery systems market and provides smoke testing. Furthermore, its analytical capabilities extend to testing for crop protection agents and tobacco components in seeds, leaves, and final products like e-cigarette liquids and vapors, alongside detailed chemical compound analysis of finished tobacco products and their mainstream smoke. The Ingredients Operations segment leverages advanced manufacturing processes to create specialized vegetable and fruit-derived ingredients, botanical extracts, and flavorings, catering to both human and pet food industries. An additional aspect of its operations involves recycling waste generated from tobacco processing. Established in 1886, the company maintains its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
