Universal Corporation

NYSE:UVV Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.4b

Universal Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Universal is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11% and 1.1% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 10.8% per annum.

Key information

11.0%

Earnings growth rate

10.78%

EPS growth rate

Tobacco earnings growth6.7%
Revenue growth rate1.1%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated12 Feb 2026

Recent future growth updates

No updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • May 10

UVV: Lower Discount Rate And Steady Margins Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target for Universal to $78, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Their overall valuation view remains broadly unchanged.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 29

Universal Corporation: Attractive Dividend And Favorable Share Price In A Declining Industry

Summary Universal Corporation is rated Hold/Cautious Buy due to limited growth prospects in a slowing tobacco industry, despite a 6.12% dividend yield. UVV trades at a ~21% discount to an implied fair value of ~$65, but industry oversupply and customer concentration pose significant risks. The Ingredients segment shows growth potential but remains too small to offset tobacco headwinds; management aims for disciplined M&A and operational efficiency. I recommend holding UVV for its defensive, dividend-heavy profile, considering additional investment if shares approach $50, pending Q4 FY2026 clarity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 24

UVV: Stable Long Term Assumptions Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have maintained their $78.00 price target for Universal, keeping it broadly in line with prior views and citing only minimal adjustments to long-term inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Universal reported that from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million under its buyback program.
Narrative Update • Apr 09

UVV: Incoming CFO And Stable Assumptions Will Support Higher Earnings Multiple

Analysts have made a small trim to Universal's target valuation, with the updated fair value now set at $78.00. This reflects modest tweaks to the discount rate and long term assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E.
Narrative Update • Mar 26

UVV: Incoming CFO And Stable Model Assumptions Will Support Higher Multiple

Analysts have maintained their $78 price target for Universal, noting only very minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, which they say do not materially change their assessment of the stock’s valuation. What's in the News Universal provided an update on its share repurchase program for the period from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, reporting that it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million in that timeframe, and has completed the buyback of 0 shares for $0 million under the program announced on November 7, 2024 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 12

UVV: New Finance Leadership Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have maintained their $78 price target for Universal, reflecting only minor changes to assumptions, such as a slightly higher discount rate and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple. What's in the News Universal reported that from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 it repurchased 0 shares for $0 million, completing the buyback program announced on November 7, 2024 with total repurchases of 0 shares for $0 million (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 25

UVV: New Finance Leadership Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have maintained their $78 price target for Universal, citing a mix of lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a higher future P/E multiple in their updated models. What's in the News The Board of Directors elected Steven S.
Narrative Update • Feb 11

UVV: New Finance Leadership Will Support Stronger Margins And Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Universal to $78.00. According to their updated models, this change reflects revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower forward P/E multiple.
Analysis Article • Feb 09

Universal (NYSE:UVV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.82

The board of Universal Corporation ( NYSE:UVV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 4th of May, with...
Narrative Update • Jan 27

UVV: Stable Margins And New CFO Hire Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for Universal slightly higher to $78.00, citing small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that fine-tune, rather than overhaul, their existing view. What's in the News Universal appointed Anubhav Mittal as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 17, 2026.
Narrative Update • Jan 12

UVV: Stable Margins And Risk Profile Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts maintained their fair value estimate for Universal at $78.00. They made minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that underpin the refreshed price target view.
Narrative Update • Dec 24

UVV Stable Risk Profile And Margins Should Support Future Share Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for Universal slightly higher to approximately $78.00, reflecting modestly lower perceived risk and a marginally stronger long term earnings outlook, despite only incremental tweaks to core valuation assumptions. What's in the News Updated buyback disclosure confirms that from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Universal repurchased 0 shares for $0 million, leaving the November 7, 2024 authorization effectively unused to date (company filing).
Narrative Update • Dec 10

UVV: Stable Margins And Buyback Capacity Should Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Universal, nudging it to 78.00 dollars. Slightly lower discount rate assumptions and a marginally reduced future P/E multiple offset otherwise steady growth and margin expectations.
Narrative Update • Nov 26

UVV: Stable Fair Value And Lower Margins Should Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Universal to $78.00, citing improved revenue growth expectations. This comes despite a modest decrease in profit margin projections and a nearly unchanged discount rate.
Analysis Article • Nov 09

Universal (NYSE:UVV) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.82

The board of Universal Corporation ( NYSE:UVV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of February, with...
Narrative Update • Nov 07

UVV: Improved Margins Will Drive Future Upside Amid Sustainable Demand

Analysts have raised their price target for Universal from $72 to $78. They cite improved profit margins and a modest uptick in projected revenue growth as key drivers of the revision.
New Narrative • Aug 24

Population Growth And Sustainable Supply Chains Will Support Future Demand

Key Takeaways Rising demand in developing regions and ESG-aligned supply chains support Universal's long-term revenue growth and positioning with global manufacturers. Investments in value-added products, automation, and supply chain efficiency enhance revenue diversification, margin expansion, and profitability.
Analysis Article • Jul 13

Universal's (NYSE:UVV) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Universal Corporation ( NYSE:UVV ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 4th of August...
Analysis Article • May 25

Universal (NYSE:UVV) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.82

Universal Corporation ( NYSE:UVV ) will increase its dividend on the 4th of August to $0.82, which is 1.2% higher than...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 05

Universal Corporation: Tobacco Price Tailwinds To Subside

Summary Universal Corporation's recent financial performance has been strong as tobacco crops in Africa have been good, and the company has gained from increased prices. Over the longer term, Universal's earnings have headwinds. Leaf tobacco prices should start to moderate, and global tobacco demand is continuing to trend downwards. An ongoing embezzlement investigation is delaying UVV's audited financial reporting. As I don't expect Universal Corporation's earnings to sustain, I don't believe the valuation to be attractive. I estimate 6% downside to a fair value of $50.8. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 02

Avoid Universal Corp. Stock: Looking Beyond The Recent NYSE Non-Compliance Notice

Summary Tobacco-focused agribusiness company Universal Corporation recently received a Non-Compliance Notice from the NYSE for failing to file its Q2 fiscal 2025 10-Q filing with the SEC on time. I explain why UVV hasn't yet filed its 10-Q2 report and why it is currently conducting an internal investigation that could even lead to a restatement of its financial statements. While I, personally, don't see the news as a reason to sell UVV stock, I still don't think it's a good investment, as explained in this article. Additionally, I point out a metric that Universal's management apparently no longer discloses, which could point to an ongoing decline in investor confidence. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Sep 09

Universal Corporation's (NYSE:UVV) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Universal Corporation's ( NYSE:UVV ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.6x might make it look like a buy right...
Seeking Alpha • Aug 07

Universal Corporation: Still Not Convinced Despite Good 2024 Results

Summary Universal Corporation to release Q1 2025 earnings results on August 7 after market close. Short-term debt increased in FY 2024 to secure tobacco due to recent global shortage, raising interest expenses and liabilities. Tobacco operations revenue up, but the Ingredients segment faced headwinds with lower revenue and operating income. The significant SG&A increase is attributed to bonuses, VAT settlement, and currency fluctuations. Skepticism over management's rationale. The lack of insider buying activity following an increase in bonuses, along with headwinds in the tobacco segment due to the global shortage, drive my Hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 31

Increases to CEO Compensation Might Be Put On Hold For Now at Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV)

Key Insights Universal's Annual General Meeting to take place on 6th of August Salary of US$1.07m is part of CEO George...
Analysis Article • Jun 19

Universal (NYSE:UVV) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.81

The board of Universal Corporation ( NYSE:UVV ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.81 on the 5th...
Seeking Alpha • May 23

Universal Corporation: Tactical, Liquid Diversifier For The Equity Bucket

Summary Universal Corporation is a mature tobacco company that generates consistent cash flows and offers a high-quality investment option. UVV has deep customer networks with major tobacco companies and has a history of rotating inventory into cash quickly. The company has a steady dividend yield of 6% and is currently priced at my estimate of fair value. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • May 05

Universal Corporation's (NYSE:UVV) Shares Not Telling The Full Story

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...
Analysis Article • Mar 09

Do Universal's (NYSE:UVV) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 21

Universal Corporation: Tobacco Leader Offers Compelling 6.4% Dividend Yield

Summary Universal Corporation reported fiscal Q3 earnings highlighted by steady growth and profitability amid a strong tobacco pricing environment. Despite declining cigarette sales globally as an industry theme, the company is well positioned to benefit from a boom in next-generation smokeless products. We are bullish on Universal Corporation stock, which offers an attractive 6.4% dividend yield. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Dec 18

Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Universal Corporation's (NYSE:UVV) Earnings

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.8x Universal Corporation ( NYSE:UVV ) may be sending bullish signals at...
Seeking Alpha • Nov 28

Universal Corporation: Stable Business But Growth Is Stagnating

Summary Universal Corporation is a seasoned player in the tobacco industry with a strong position in the global market. The company has diversified its operations to include the Ingredients segment, aiming to create additional revenue streams. Universal Corporation has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a focus on shareholder returns through dividends and share price gains. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:UVV - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
3/31/20282,9981162511681
3/31/20272,9411112441971
3/31/20262,9371032322111
12/31/20252,9128553101N/A
9/30/20252,987112157202N/A
6/30/20252,944103132184N/A
3/31/20252,94795264327N/A
12/31/20243,01612667140N/A
9/30/20242,900120-205-133N/A
6/30/20242,828122-104-33N/A
3/31/20242,749120-141-75N/A
12/31/20232,67213364127N/A
9/30/20232,645121286346N/A
6/30/20232,65811554111N/A
3/31/20232,570124-65-11N/A
12/31/20222,52396-140-87N/A
9/30/20222,38089-242-181N/A
6/30/20222,18387-108-54N/A
3/31/20222,10487-845N/A
12/31/20212,07410058130N/A
9/30/20212,09599188250N/A
6/30/20212,018862193N/A
3/31/20211,98387154220N/A
12/31/20201,99864175222N/A
9/30/20201,8305696141N/A
6/30/20201,9297790128N/A
3/31/20201,91072-2411N/A
12/31/20191,950875789N/A
9/30/20192,08190N/A98N/A
6/30/20192,14493N/A216N/A
3/31/20192,227104N/A165N/A
12/31/20182,163103N/A33N/A
9/30/20182,180121N/A94N/A
6/30/20182,129115N/A30N/A
3/31/20182,034106N/A81N/A
12/31/20172,07634N/A18N/A
9/30/20172,09238N/A2N/A
6/30/20172,06034N/A117N/A
3/31/20172,07121N/A250N/A
12/31/20162,225107N/A359N/A
9/30/20162,14198N/A351N/A
6/30/20162,14095N/A315N/A
3/31/20162,12094N/A187N/A
12/31/20152,09592N/A238N/A
9/30/20152,268101N/A438N/A
6/30/20152,27693N/A228N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: UVV's forecast earnings growth (11% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: UVV's earnings (11% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: UVV's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: UVV's revenue (1.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: UVV's revenue (1.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if UVV's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/20 21:58
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/20 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/03/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

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