Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.17
Universal Corporation (UVV) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.9%
Payout Ratio
83.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
34 years
UVV Dividend Income Check
Safety
83.8% payout ratio with watch 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 Yield5.9%
Trailing DPS$3.17
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout83.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout151.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
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 Yield5.9%
1Y Total Return-2.7%
5Y Total Return19.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,93010Y ago$14,89020Y ago$26,696
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Universal Corporation distributes 83.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 151.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — 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: 5.9% dividend yield, 5.9% 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 19.3%, with dividends contributing 27.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,890 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
UVV Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.00
Avg/Payment$0.8000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.8100 | ↑ +1.3% | 6.89% | Aug 5, 2024 |
UVV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.9%
#3 of 8
Safety
Watch
83.8% payout
Streak
34Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.9%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd UVVUniversal Corporatio… | $1.3B | 5.9% | 83.8% | 34 | Watch |
2nd  MOAltria Group, Inc. | $117.3B | 5.9% | 1.0% | 16 | Sustainable |
 PMPhilip Morris Intern… | $265.8B | 3.2% | 76.0% | 16 | Watch |
 BTIBritish American Tob… | $129.2B | 5.3% | 1.7% | 23 | Sustainable |
 TPBTurning Point Brands… | $1.6B | 0.4% | — | 2 | Unknown |
1st  XXII22nd Century Group, … | $1M | 100.0% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 ADMArcher-Daniels-Midla… | $37.6B | 2.6% | 91.6% | 31 | At Risk |
 BGBunge Global S.A. | $24.5B | 2.2% | 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 | $1.64 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.4% |
| 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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Start ComparisonUVV — 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 $3.17 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
Is UVV's dividend safe?
UVV's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +83.8% and FCF payout ratio of +151.2%. 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.17 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 $11,930 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 +5.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.