Universal Corporation's investment thesis is challenging due to an accelerating revenue decline, with the most recent quarter showing an 11.8% year-over-year drop, combined with severe negative operating leverage that has eroded operating margins to just 0.4%....
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | -$0.18-172.0% vs $0.25 | $524M-10.8% vs $587M |
Q2 2026 May 28, 2026 | -$0.46-142.6% vs $1.08 | $715M-1.8% vs $728M |
Q1 2026 Feb 9, 2026 | $1.35-29.7% vs $1.92 | $861M-7.1% vs $927M |
Q4 2025 Nov 5, 2025 | $1.36+1.5% vs $1.34 | $754M+7.1% vs $704M |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Universal Corporation (UVV)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42.81 | $1.07B | 32.93 | -0.77% | 1.12% | 2.2% | 7.54% | |
| $68.97 | $115.16B | 16.78 | -1.49% | 36.46% | — | — | |
| $190.84 | $297.45B | 26.29 | 7.31% | 25.56% | — | — | |
| $55.85 | $120.81B | 12.09 | -0.99% | 18.56% | 19.71% | — | |
| $95.51 | $4.39B | 66.79 | 13.04% | 5.27% | 4.38% | — | |
| $60.50 | $1.17B | 19.45 | 28.39% | 8.78% | 11.35% | — |
Universal Corporation (UVV) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Universal Corporation (UVV) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
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May 28, 2026·SEC
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Universal Corporation (UVV) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Universal Corporation (UVV) reported $2.85B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 20% decrease from $3.57B in 1997.
Universal Corporation (UVV) saw revenue decline by 0.8% over the past year.
Yes, Universal Corporation (UVV) is profitable, generating $19.1M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (1.1% net margin).
Yes, Universal Corporation (UVV) pays a dividend with a yield of 7.54%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Universal Corporation (UVV) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.2%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Universal Corporation (UVV) generated $164.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
