Universal Corporation (UVV) Stock
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About Universal Corporation
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.
CEO: Preston Douglas Wigner. Company website
UVV — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UVV stock price today?
Universal Corporation (UVV) trades at $44.14, down 0.52% on the day, as of Sep 20, 2026 13:44 UTC.
What is Universal Corporation's market cap?
Universal Corporation has a market capitalisation of $1.10B, calculated from the live UVV share price and shares outstanding.
What is the P/E ratio of UVV?
UVV trades at a trailing P/E of 58.08, from earnings per share of $0.76 over the last twelve months.
How much revenue does Universal Corporation make?
Universal Corporation generated revenue of $2.85B over the trailing twelve months, which puts the stock at 0.39 times sales.
Does UVV pay a dividend?
Yes. Universal Corporation pays a dividend yielding 5.96% on the current share price.
What is the 52-week range for UVV?
UVV has traded between $43.36 and $59.38 over the past 52 weeks, and the last price is 25.7% below that high.
Is Universal Corporation profitable?
Yes. Universal Corporation keeps 0.67% of revenue as net income over the trailing twelve months.
What is the analyst price target for UVV?
Wall Street analysts rate UVV Buy, with an average price target of $78.00, 76.7% above the current price.
What sector is Universal Corporation in?
Universal Corporation is classified under the Consumer Defensive sector and the Tobacco industry, and is domiciled in US.
Who is the CEO of Universal Corporation?
Preston Douglas Wigner is the chief executive of Universal Corporation, which employs 11,250 people.
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