Universal Corporation (UVV)

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Universal Corporation is a Richmond, Virginia-based business-to-business agriproducts company founded in 1886 and listed as common stock on the NYSE under the ticker UVV. The company serves leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients customers across global food and beverage end markets. Its Tobacco Operations segment handles the procurement, processing, packing, storage, and shipment of flue-cured, burley, dark air-cured, and oriental leaf tobacco, along with related specialty services such as custom blending, testing, service cutting, reconstituted leaf tobacco manufacturing, just-in-time delivery, liquid nicotine, and recycled waste materials. Its Ingredients Operations segment produces specialty plant-based ingredients including fruits, vegetables, herbs, juices, concentrates, purees, nutraceuticals, fibers, seeds, dehydrated products, botanical extracts, distillates, natural flavors, and colors for consumer-packaged goods, food, beverage, and flavor customers.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-UVV
$52.86
-0.4% Downside
Fair
$74
39.4% Upside
Undervalued
Good
July 13, 2026
August 3, 2026
3.32
6.2%
August 5, 2026
40.5x
0.9x
0.5x
1.328 B
2.161 B
40.6%
98.4%
3.3
249.1%
246.0%
Valuation • Fair Value

Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$52.86

Estimated downside of 0.4% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$57.37

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$14.53

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$39.03

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$53.93

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$52.78

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$74

Analysts imply upside of 39.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

2.924 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

2.908 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

264.8 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

303.6 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.65

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.3

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

246.0%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

15

Dividend Payment Date

August 3, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 13, 2026

Dividend Yield

6.2%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

3.32

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

249.1%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Not available

Analyst recommendation data for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is not currently available.

Buy 0
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$52.86
Estimated downside 0.4%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$74
Implied upside 39.4%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is $52.86. This implies an estimated downside of 0.4% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is $74. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 39.4%.

The current financial health read for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is August 5, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 6.2%, upcoming dividend amount is 3.32, ex-dividend date is July 13, 2026, payment date is August 3, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is 40.5x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Universal Corporation is 1.328 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Universal Corporation is 2.161 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Universal Corporation is NYSE-UVV, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Universal Corporation (NYSE-UVV) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Universal Corporation is 40.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Universal Corporation is 98.4%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.