Universal Corporation
UVVNYSEConsumer StaplesTobacco
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $985.45M
- P/E (TTM)
- 51.53
- Forward P/E
- 104.38
- Dividend yield
- 8.32%
- 52-week range
- $39.42$59.38
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 374.13K
Universal (UVV) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $38.55 - $39.67 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $59.38 |
| 52-Week Low | $39.42 |
| Open | $39.33 |
| Volume (last close) | 421.97K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 374.13K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 2.85B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 19.12M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 164.38M |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.76 |
| Profit Margin | 0.67% |
| Operating Margin | 6.20% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 1.38% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.85 |
| Annual Dividend | $3.30 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.32% |
| Payout Ratio | 200.00% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 985.45M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 25.08M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 51.53 |
| Forward P/E | 104.38 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.35 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.71 |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.21 |
| 50-Day MA | $43.81 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $50.92 |
| 1-Year Change | −25.88% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Universal at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Universal (UVV) has a market capitalization of $985.45M. The stock trades at 51.5× trailing earnings, 104.4× forward earnings and 0.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $19.12M on revenue of $2.85B (a 0.7% profit margin) and generated $164.38M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 3.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $173.59M in cash and securities against $1.18B of debt, a net debt position of $1.01B.
Universal pays a quarterly dividend totaling $3.30 per share a year, a 8.32% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with 40 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 25.9% over the past year. At $39.29 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $39.42 to $59.38, below its 200-day moving average of $50.92.
Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Sell.
Frequently Asked Questions About Universal
What is the current stock price for UVV?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, UVV stock trades at $39.29. The 52-week range is $39.42–$59.38, with a day range of $38.55–$39.67.
What is the P/E ratio for UVV?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Universal's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 51.5, meaning investors pay $51.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 104.4, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Universal operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does UVV pay dividends?
Yes, Universal pays a 8.32% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($3.30 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 200.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 9, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for UVV?
Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for UVV is Sell.
What is the market cap of UVV?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Universal's market capitalization is $985.4M, classifying it as a small-cap company. Universal operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Tobacco industry.