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Universal Corporation (UVV)

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Key data on UVV

Market cap

$1.34B

EPS

4.44

P/E ratio

12.1

Price to sales

0.45

Dividend yield

6.079%

Beta

0.678282

Price on UVV

Previous close

$53.48

Today's open

$53.74

Day's range

$53.49 - $53.97

52 week range

$49.40 - $67.33

Profile about UVV

CEO

Preston D. Wigner

Employees

28500

Headquarters

Richmond, VA

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Shares outstanding

24921155

Issue type

Common Stock

UVV industries and sectors

Consumer Staples

Tobacco

News on UVV

UVV or BTI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Tobacco stocks have likely encountered both Universal Corp. (UVV) and British American Tobacco (BTI). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

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Universal Corporation Closes $1.4 Billion Credit Facility Refinancing

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced it has successfully entered into a new bank credit agreement. The credit agreement, which became effective on December 9, 2025, established a $1.4 billion senior unsecured credit facility (the “2025 Facility”) that consists of a five-year $780 million committed revolving credit facility, a funded $275 million five-year term.

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Business Wire • Dec 10, 2025

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UVV vs. BTI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors looking for stocks in the Tobacco sector might want to consider either Universal Corp. (UVV) or British American Tobacco (BTI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Zacks Investment Research • Nov 25, 2025

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4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Plummets

ETR, CNP, JBSS and UVV stand out as consumer sentiment sinks, with low beta, rising earnings estimates and a steady dividend drawing defensive investors.

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Zacks Investment Research • Nov 25, 2025

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Universal Corporation: Key Takeaways From The Earnings And The Reasons For Maintaining The Buy Rating

Universal Corporation (UVV) delivered strong quarterly results, with 6% sales growth and improved liquidity, reinforcing its stability as a dividend payer. UVV's operating costs increased, but improved bottom-line results and a robust balance sheet support continued performance despite macroeconomic uncertainty. UVV offers a 6.3% dividend yield, backed by a 54-year track record of uninterrupted payments and 53 consecutive years of dividend increases.

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Seeking Alpha • Nov 20, 2025

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Best Value Stocks to Buy for Nov.14

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, Nov. 14:

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Zacks Investment Research • Nov 14, 2025

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for Nov. 14

UVV, HAFC and FMAO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on Nov.14, 2025.

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Zacks Investment Research • Nov 14, 2025

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Universal Corporation Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the recent appointment of Tatiana Santos Godoi as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Godoi brings more than two decades of international human resources leadership experience across North America, Latin America, and global corporate functions. Prior to joining Universal, she served as Vice President of Human Resources – North America for Kerry, Inc. where.

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Business Wire • Nov 10, 2025

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High Potential In Low Vol? These Dividends Up To 8.6% Payers Think So

Each of my kids collected more than three pounds of candy on Halloween Night. Three-plus pounds!

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Forbes • Nov 10, 2025

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Universal Corporation (UVV) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Universal Corporation ( UVV ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Wushuang Ma Preston Wigner - President, CEO & Chairman Johan Kroner - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Daniel Harriman - Sidoti & Company, LLC Ann Gurkin - Davenport & Company LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. My name is Kelvin, and I will be your conference operator today.

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Seeking Alpha • Nov 8, 2025

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