Universal Corporation (UVV)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Tobacco
Universal Corporation is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $1.20B, a trailing P/E ratio of 63.4, and a dividend yield of 5.48%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending March 31, 2026
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | May 28, 2026 | $-0.46 | $1.08 | -142.6% |
| Q3 2026 | February 9, 2026 | $1.32 | $1.92 | -31.3% |
| Q2 2026 | November 5, 2025 | $1.36 | $1.34 | +1.5% |
| Q1 2026 | August 6, 2025 | $0.34 | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | April 21, 2025 | $2.37 | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | February 28, 2025 | $2.37 | — | — |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 1,675,507 | 6.65% | 7.9 | +0.6% |
| June 30, 2026 | 1,665,531 | 6.61% | 5.0 | -4.3% |
| June 15, 2026 | 1,741,171 | 6.91% | 7.1 | -1.3% |
| May 29, 2026 | 1,763,468 | 7.00% | 5.7 | +14.9% |
| May 15, 2026 | 1,535,225 | 6.09% | 9.7 | +0.8% |
| April 30, 2026 | 1,522,594 | 6.04% | 7.4 | -4.8% |
| April 15, 2026 | 1,598,938 | 6.35% | 8.1 | +10.6% |
| March 31, 2026 | 1,446,096 | 5.74% | 6.8 | +4.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Universal Corporation's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Universal Corporation (UVV) has a market capitalization of $1.20B.
What is Universal Corporation's P/E ratio?
Universal Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 63.4. Its forward P/E is 11.2.
Does Universal Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes — Universal Corporation pays a dividend yielding 5.48%, an annual payout of $3.29 per share.
What sector is UVV in?
Universal Corporation is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Tobacco industry.
What is Universal Corporation's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 1,675,507 UVV shares were sold short, or 6.65% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 7.9. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Universal Corporation's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending March 31, 2026), Universal Corporation reported revenue of $2.92B and net income of $32.64M.
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