What is UVV's market cap?

$1.02B, based on the Nov 5 close of $41.03.

What is UVV's P/E ratio?

53.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $19.12M.

Does Universal pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.83 per share (ex-date Oct 9), an annualised yield of 8.09%.

How much of UVV is sold short?

2.2M shares, 9.3% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is UVV in?

Consumer Discretionary, in the Wholesale Trade industry.

NYSE · UVVConsumer DiscretionaryWholesale Trade

Universal Corporation (UVV)

$41.03+3.22%

Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 3, 2026$39.47▼ 22.24% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $38.22 · High $58.77Nov 3, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 5, 2026

Universal closed at $41.03 on Nov 5, up 3.22%, 30.2% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 795.9K shares was 2.10× its 20-day average (well above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -4.2% over one month, -23.7% over six months, -20.2% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $523.78M, down 11.8% from a year earlier, with a net margin of -1.0%.

Short interest was 2.2M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 2.5% from the prior report (9.3% of float, 6.4 days to cover).

Market cap$1.02B24.9M shares

Revenue · quarter$523.8M−11.8% YoY

Diluted EPS$-0.20−158.8% YoY

P/E · TTM53.4×P/S 0.4×

Net margin-1.0%Gross 15.9%

Dividend yield8.09%$0.83 last paid

52-week range38.22 – 58.77−30.2% from high

Volume795.9K2.10× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d22.7%Annualised

Short % of float9.3%6.4 days to cover

Net cash-$1.01BCash $173.6M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W 0.0%1M −4.2%3M −19.3%6M −23.7%YTD −22.2%1Y −20.2%3Y −8.8%5Y −13.8%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Wholesale Trade

Percentile among 87 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum28

Revenue growth12

Net margin26

Value (low P/E)6

Size43

Industry medians: 6-month return −7.6%, revenue growth +6.9%, net margin 1.7%, P/E 19.7×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short2.2M+2.5% vs prior

Days to cover6.4Settled Oct 15

% of float9.3%

Short vol. 10d58.4%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Wholesale Trade

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UVVUniversal	$41.03	+3.22%	−23.7%	−11.8%	−1.0%	53.4	$1.02B
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GOLDGold.com	$37.51	−9.46%	−13.8%	—	0.2%	—	$1.09B	Compare
SCSCScansource	$45.07	−20.90%	+4.1%	+17.3%	2.7%	11.6	$918.0M	Compare
RYZRyerson Holding	$26.58	−16.18%	—	—	1.5%	—	$1.37B	Compare
CAPLCrossAmerica Partners LP Common units representing limited partner interests	$19.71	−2.76%	−7.6%	+22.6%	1.7%	14.3	$752.4M	Compare
ADIGADI Global Distribution	$18.42	−2.59%	—	—	—	—	$1.40B	Compare
CLMBClimb Global Solutions	$39.85	−7.43%	+96.7%	+36.5%	3.6%	31.4	$743.5M	Compare
GLPGlobal Partners LP	$41.67	−4.14%	−12.7%	+46.8%	0.9%	8.4	$1.41B	Compare

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Quick answers

What does Universal do?: Universal Corp is an international leaf tobacco supplier. The company's segments include Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations.
What is UVV's market cap?: $1.02B, based on the Nov 5 close of $41.03.
What is UVV's P/E ratio?: 53.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $19.12M.
Does Universal pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.83 per share (ex-date Oct 9), an annualised yield of 8.09%.
How much of UVV is sold short?: 2.2M shares, 9.3% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is UVV in?: Consumer Discretionary, in the Wholesale Trade industry.

About Universal

Universal Corp is an international leaf tobacco supplier. The company's segments include Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Tobacco Operations segment. Tobacco Operations segment involves procuring and processing flue-cured, burley, dark air-cured, and oriental leaf tobacco for manufacturers of consumer tobacco products and performing related services. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States. The company operates in the USA, Belgium, China, the Philippines, Germany, and Other Countries, with the majority of revenue from the USA.

HQ: Richmond, VA25,000 employeesListed Jun 1, 1972universalcorp.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology