Univest Financial Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Univest Financial is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.1% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
2.1%
Dividend yield
3.1%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.2% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 26% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
UVSP: Buybacks And Dividend Increases Will Support Steady Forward Shareholder Returns
Analysts lifted their price target on Univest Financial by $3 to reflect updated views on the stock's fair value and earnings potential, citing recent research that supports a modest upward reset in expectations. What’s in the News for Univest Financial From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Univest Financial repurchased 351,138 shares, representing 1.25% of its shares, for $11.95 million under its ongoing buyback program (Source: Key Developments).UVSP: Buybacks And Dividend Increases Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for Univest Financial by $3 to $40, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E based on recent research. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Univest Financial repurchased 351,138 shares, about 1.25% of its shares, for $11.83 million under its ongoing buyback program.UVSP: Share Repurchases And Revised Earnings Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have increased their price target for Univest Financial by $3, reflecting updated fair value estimates and revised assumptions regarding revenue, profit margins, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Analysts lifting their fair value estimates for Univest Financial are updating their models for revenue, profitability, and achievable P/E levels.UVSP: Share Repurchases And Balanced Earnings Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for Univest Financial by $2, citing slightly stronger assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. Together, these factors lift their fair value estimate to about $36.33.UVSP: Raised Fair Value Framework And Completed Buybacks Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Univest Financial by $2, reflecting updated views on the bank's fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target as better alignment with their updated fair value estimates, reflecting adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and P/E assumptions.UVSP: Updated Earnings Framework And Buybacks Will Guide Measured Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Univest Financial by $2. The change is supported by updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.UVSP: Updated Earnings Assumptions And Buybacks Will Shape Measured Future Returns
Narrative update The analyst price target for Univest Financial has been raised by $2. Analysts highlight updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and a slightly lower future P/E as the key drivers for this change.UVSP: Refined Earnings Assumptions And Ongoing Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on Univest Financial by $2 to $36, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that together support a slightly higher valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a modestly higher fair value framework for Univest Financial, with the price target lifted by $2 to $36 as analysts refresh their assumptions on discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E.UVSP: Higher Profitability Assumptions And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts lifted their price target on Univest Financial by $2 to $34, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher $34 price target as better aligned with their updated fair value work, based on refreshed assumptions around discount rate, revenue trajectory, and profitability.Univest Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UVSP) Just Released Its Annual Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Univest Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:UVSP ) last week reported its latest full-year results, which makes it a good...Univest Financial (NASDAQ:UVSP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.21
Univest Financial Corporation's ( NASDAQ:UVSP ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.21 per share on 20th of...
Stock Buybacks And Optimism Mask Underlying Risks And Growth Concerns
Emphasis on stock buybacks over reinvestment and innovation may undermine long-term value, hinting at possible overvaluation due to artificial earnings growth.Univest Financial Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Shareholders might have noticed that Univest Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:UVSP ) filed its quarterly result this time...Univest Financial (NASDAQ:UVSP) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.21
Univest Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:UVSP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.21 per share on the 21st...Univest Financial (NASDAQ:UVSP) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.21
Univest Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:UVSP ) will pay a dividend of $0.21 on the 22nd of May. This makes the dividend...Univest Financial (NASDAQ:UVSP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.21
Univest Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:UVSP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.21 per share on the 21st...Univest Financial (NASDAQ:UVSP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.21
Univest Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:UVSP ) will pay a dividend of $0.21 on the 23rd of August. This makes the...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: UVSP's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: UVSP's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Univest Financial Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (UVSP) | 2.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Banks) | 2.2% |
| Analyst forecast (UVSP) (up to 3 years) | 2.1% |
Notable Dividend: UVSP's dividend (2.1%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.37%).
High Dividend: UVSP's dividend (2.1%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.13%).
Current Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (26.3%), UVSP's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: Insufficient data to determine if a dividend will be paid in 3 years or that it will be covered by earnings.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/30 19:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Univest Financial Corporation is covered by 6 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Timothy Switzer | Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods |
| Mark Fitzgibbon | Piper Sandler Companies |
| Manuel Navas | Piper Sandler Companies |