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5 Dividend Stocks Paying Up to 8.3% That Wall Street May Be OverlookingOne stock on this list yields more than double its peers, yet its earnings barely cover a fraction of the payout.
Universal Corporation's trailing revenue of $2.92B has contracted 0.8% year-over-year, with the latest quarter's $621.8M down 17.5%, suggesting shipment phasing rather than a clear demand reset.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $0.39-32.8% vs $0.58 | $622M-1.3% vs $630M |
Q3 2026 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 |
One stock on this list yields more than double its peers, yet its earnings barely cover a fraction of the payout.
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Universal Corp. (UVV) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.58 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.36 per share a year ago.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39.41 | $982.32M | -403.79 | -0.77% | -0.09% | -0.17% | 8.19% | |
| $76.12 | $127.11B | 15.65 | -1.49% | 38.1% | — | 5.45% | |
| $197.88 | $308.42B | 28.88 | 7.31% | 24.82% | — | 2.8% | |
| $60.89 | $131.71B | 13.07 | -0.99% | — | — | 5.11% | |
| $77.36 | $3.55B | 30.97 | 13.04% | 6.51% | 5.82% | — | |
| $65.88 | $1.28B | 29.81 | 28.39% | 8.78% | 11.35% | 0.45% |
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)
Nov 4, 2026·SEC
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Universal Corporation (UVV) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Universal Corporation (UVV) reported $2.72B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.92B in fiscal year 2026. That is 18% less than the $3.57B of fiscal year 1997.
Universal Corporation (UVV) revenue fell by 8.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Universal Corporation (UVV) reported a net loss of $2.5M over the trailing twelve months.
Yes. Universal Corporation (UVV) pays a dividend that yields 8.19% at the current price, a high yield.
Universal Corporation (UVV) had a return on equity (ROE) of -0.2% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Universal Corporation (UVV) generated $24.4M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
