Is Universal Corporation a good dividend stock?

Universal Corporation (UVV) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.17%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is UVV's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for UVV stock is currently 6.17%.

How much does UVV pay in dividends per year?

Universal Corporation pays an annual dividend of $3.2900 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does UVV pay dividends?

UVV stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is UVV's dividend growing?

Universal Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 1.25%.

UVV Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Universal Corporation (UVV) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.17% as of Jul 20, 2026. It pays $3.29 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 1.27% 5-year compound annual rate.

1.33B

Market cap

20.26x

Current P/E

12.36x

Forward P/E

6.17%

Dividend yield

$3.29

UVV dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

UVV pays out about 125% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	18.17%
Operating margin	7.80%
Pretax margin	5.27%
Net margin	2.93%
Effective tax rate	31.46%
ROA	2.83%
ROE	5.81%
D/E	0.75x
Interest coverage ratio	2.87x

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UVV valuation

P/E	20.26x
P/S	0.45x
P/B	0.89x
P/CF	13.12x
P/FCF	24.95x
P/OCF	13.12x
PEG	-0.65x
EV multiple	1.01x

About

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.