Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.23
Universal Corporation (UVV) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.2%
Payout Ratio
2.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
34 years
UVV Dividend Income Check
Safety
2.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
34 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.7% and trend is rising.
UVV Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.2%
Trailing DPS$3.23
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout2.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout100.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak34 years
3Y CAGR1.3%
5Y CAGR1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.2%
1Y Total Return-6.1%
5Y Total Return26.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,64810Y ago$14,84220Y ago$27,579
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
UVV Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
UVV Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Universal Corporation distributes 2.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 100.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
UVV has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.3% and 5-year CAGR of 1.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UVV returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.2% dividend yield, 6.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 26.5%, with dividends contributing 29.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,842 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
UVV Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$16.05
Avg/Payment$0.8025
Latest Change+1.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026Latest | $0.8300 | ↑ +1.2% | 6.31% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.8200 | — | 6.43% | May 4, 2026 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.8200 | — | 6.03% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.8200 | — | 6.18% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $0.8200 | ↑ +1.2% | 5.91% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $0.8100 | — | 6.29% | May 5, 2025 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | $0.8100 | — | 6.50% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | 6.36% | Nov 4, 2024 |
UVV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.2%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
2.5% payout
Streak
34Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.2%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st UVVUniversal Corporatio… | $1.3B | 6.2% | 2.5% | 34 | Sustainable |
2nd  MOAltria Group, Inc. | $115.6B | 6.0% | 1.0% | 16 | Sustainable |
 PMPhilip Morris Intern… | $278.0B | 3.1% | 76.0% | 18 | Watch |
3rd  BTIBritish American Tob… | $127.8B | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 TPBTurning Point Brands… | $1.6B | 0.4% | 9.5% | 9 | Sustainable |
 ADMArcher-Daniels-Midla… | $36.2B | 2.7% | 91.6% | 28 | At Risk |
 BGBunge Global S.A. | $21.8B | 2.4% | 56.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
UVV Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.47 | — | 3 | $1.30 | 190.0% | 0.53x | 5.1% |
| 2025 | $3.26 | 1.2% | 4 | $3.78 | 86.2% | 1.16x | 6.7% |
| 2024 | $3.22 | 1.3% | 4 | $4.78 | 67.4% | 1.48x | 6.6% |
| 2023 | $3.18 | 1.3% | 4 | $4.97 | 64.0% | 1.56x | 6.5% |
| 2022 | $3.14 | 1.3% | 4 | $3.47 | 90.5% | 1.11x | 6.4% |
| 2021 | $3.10 | 1.3% | 4 | $3.53 | 87.8% | 1.14x | 6.3% |
| 2020 | $3.06 | 1.3% | 4 | $2.86 | 107.0% | 0.93x | 6.3% |
| 2019 | $3.02 | 16.2% | 4 | $4.11 | 73.5% | 1.36x | 6.2% |
| 2018 | $2.60 | 20.4% | 4 | $4.14 | 62.8% | 1.59x | 5.3% |
| 2017 | $2.16 | 1.9% | 4 | $0.88 | 245.5% | 0.41x | 4.4% |
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UVV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying UVV stock.
How much dividend does UVV pay per share?
Universal Corporation (UVV) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.23 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is UVV's next ex-dividend date?
UVV's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UVV typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is UVV's dividend safe?
UVV's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +2.5% and FCF payout ratio of +100.2%. With 34 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is UVV a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Universal Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 34 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UVV pay dividends?
Universal Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.23 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in UVV grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UVV five years ago would be worth approximately $12,648 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UVV's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UVV's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.