# Universal Corporation (UVV): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Tobacco
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Universal Corporation is a global agricultural enterprise specializing in the processing and supply of leaf tobacco and a diverse range of plant-based ingredients. Its activities are organized into two primary segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. Within its Tobacco Operations, the company manages the entire supply chain, encompassing the procurement, financing, processing, packing, storage, and distribution of leaf tobacco to global manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. This includes sourcing and selling flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos predominantly for c...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $39.29 USD |
| Market Cap | $978.3M |
| P/E (TTM) | 18.98 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.07 |
| 52-Week Range | $38.11 – $59.38 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 8.40% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 8.40% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $3.30 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $3.32 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 56 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 1.2% / 1.2% / 1.3% / 4.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 431.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 50.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 436.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 50.7% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | $0.8300 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2026-07-13 | $0.8300 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2026-04-15 | $0.8200 | 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-01-12 | $0.8200 | 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-10-10 | $0.8200 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-07-14 | $0.8200 | 2025-08-04 |
| 2025-04-14 | $0.8100 | 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-01-13 | $0.8100 | 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-10-11 | $0.8100 | 2024-11-04 |
| 2024-07-08 | $0.8100 | 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-04-05 | $0.8000 | 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-01-05 | $0.8000 | 2024-02-05 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uvv/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Universal Corporation do?

Universal Corporation (UVV) operates in the Tobacco industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is UVV's market cap?

Universal Corporation (UVV) has a market capitalization of approximately $978.3 million, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does UVV pay a dividend?

Yes, Universal Corporation (UVV) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 8.40%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does UVV pay dividends?

Universal Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $3.32 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is UVV's payout ratio?

Universal Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uvv
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uvv/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uvv/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uvv/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uvv/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/uvv/peers

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