Detail Data
Volume (24h): 224,269 shares
P/E Ratio: 13.61
Forward P/E: /
EPS: 4.11 USD
Forward EPS: /
Number of Shares: 24,886,200 shares
Market Capitalization: 1,366,252,416.00 USD

Dividend

The company Universal pays a dividend of 3.28 USD per share. The annual dividend yield is 5.93%. The average dividend yield over the last 5 years is 6.03%. The payout ratio is 59.12%. The last paid dividend was 0.82 USD, paid on 2025-07-14. The ex-dividend date, the date when shares trade without entitlement to the next dividend, is 2025-10-13.
Dividend Value
Dividend Amount The company Universal pays a dividend of 3.28 USD per share.
Annual Yield %: 5.93 %
Ex-dividend Date: 2025-10-13
5-Year Avg Yield %: 6.03 %
Payout Ratio: 59.12 %
Last Dividend Value: 0.82 USD
Last Dividend Date: 2025-07-14

Analyst Forecast

Most analysts have issued a strong_buy recommendation for Universal stock. The current number of analysts covering this company is 1. The highest target price is 72 USD, while the lowest target price is 72 USD. The median target valuation set by analysts is 72 USD. These forecasts and recommendations provide insight into how analysts view the future stock performance of Universal.
Analysts Recommendation
Issued Recommendation: According to our data, the recommendation for Universal stock is: strong_buy
Number of Analysts: 1
Highest Target Price: 72 USD
Lowest Target Price: 72 USD
Median Target Price: 72 USD

Fundamental Indicators

Indicator Data
Total Revenue: 2,943,995,904.00 USD
Net Income: 103,414,000.00 USD
Price-to-Book (P/B): 0.95
PEG Ratio: /
Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Tobacco
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Number of Employees: 10800
Country: United States

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More Information on Universal Stock

Indicator Value
Company Revenue: 2,943,995,904.00 USD
EBITDA: 319,871,008.00 USD - Positive EBITDA indicates profitable operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Earnings Per Share: 4.11 USD
Book Value Per Share: 58.81 USD
Total Cash: 178,435,008.00 USD
Total Cash per Share: 7.17 USD
Total Debt: 1,276,112,000.00 USD
Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.85
Quick Ratio 0.78
Current Ratio 2.49
Free Cash Flow 117,263,624.00 USD
Operating Cash Flow 184,315,008.00 USD
Gross Margins 19.76 %
EBITDA Margins 10.87 %
Operating Margins 5.88 %
Profit Margins 3.51 %
Return on Assets 5.2 %
Return on Equity 8.9 %
Earnings Growth (1 year) 6,405.0%
Revenue Growth (1 year) -0.6 %
Quarterly Earnings Year-over-Year Growth 6,436.2 %
Market Capitalization 1,366,252,416.00 USD
Enterprise Value 2,514,307,328.00 USD
EV/Revenue 0.854
EV/EBITDA 7.86
Float Shares 24,305,360 shares
Shares Outstanding 24,886,200 shares
Held Percent Insiders 0.03 %
Held Percent Institutions 84.88 %
Shares Short 610,767
Shares Short Prior Month 632,886
Date Short Interest 2025-08-15
Short Percentage of Total Shares 2.45 %
Short Ratio 1.98
Beta 0.74
Short Percentage of Float 3.44 %
Implied Shares Outstanding 24,886,200

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The company Universal pays a dividend of 3.28 USD per share. At this rate, the annual yield is 5.93 %.

Universal shares are traded on the NYSE stock exchange under the ticker: UVV. You can buy or trade them through a variety of stock brokers who provide real stock trading services.

According to our data, the recommendation for Universal shares is from a total of 1 analysts. The average target price prediction is 72 USD per share.

The total number of Universal shares on the exchange is 24,886,200.00 shares, which at the current market capitalization gives the company a total valuation of 1,366,252,416.00 USD.