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Universal Corporation

UVV

Universal Corporation is a leading global business-to-business agriproducts supplier specializing in the sourcing and processing of leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients.

Market cap
$1.28B-11.6%
Revenue$2.9B-1.3%
Free cash flow$312.0M+252%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 5, 2026 (In 3 weeks)
Revenue estimate$587.0M
EPS estimate$0.25

Financials

Q4 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$689.9M0.0%
Gross profit$73.1M-29.7%
Operating income--100%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$62.2M-76.1%
Total debt$939.8M-14.9%
Total equity$1.4B-3.0%
Total assets$2.8B-7.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$187.1M+17.9%
CapEx$8.5M+10.5%
Free cash flow$178.6M+18.3%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$1.28B-11.6%
Enterprise value$2.16B-14.7%
P/S0.4×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin16.4%-1.6pp
Operating margin6.4%-1.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Debt / equity0.7×-0.1×
Current ratio3.5×+0.6×

Segments

By product

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Manufactured Product, Other$559.6M+0.1%

Competitors

Profile

Universal Corporation is a leading global business-to-business agriproducts supplier specializing in the sourcing and processing of leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients. The company serves as a critical link in the global supply chain, connecting a vast network of farmers with consumer-packaged goods manufacturers across more than 30 countries. Its value proposition is built on supply chain expertise, integrated processing capabilities, and a commitment to traceable, sustainable agricultural practices.

Competitive position

The company is the leading global leaf tobacco supplier and maintains a unique position as the only global supplier with operations in several specific dark tobacco origins.

GeographiesUnited States, Africa, Brazil, Europe, Asia
Customer segmentsMultinational tobacco companies, CPG manufacturers, Food service providers
Business modelB2B supply chain services, Value-added manufacturing, Contract farming
SuppliersContracted farmers, Farmer organizations, Seed and fertilizer suppliers, Agricultural equipment providers
CustomersGlobal tobacco manufacturers, Beverage companies, Industrial food processors, Private label retailers
Listed1972
Employees27.0K
CEOPreston Douglas Wigner
IndustryTobacco
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Universal Corporation's market cap?
Universal Corporation (UVV) has a market capitalization of $1.3B and trades on NYSE.
What is Universal Corporation's revenue and profitability?
Universal Corporation generated $2.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue, representing a net margin of 3.0%. Gross margin stands at 16.4%, with free cash flow of $312.0M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Universal Corporation's competitors?
Universal Corporation's key competitors include Philip Morris International Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Altria Group, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Universal Corporation partner with?
Universal Corporation's notable partners include Socotab, L.L.C..
What subsidiaries does Universal Corporation have?
Universal Corporation's subsidiaries include Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Incorporated, Universal Ingredients, Inc., FruitSmart, Inc., and others.
Where is Universal Corporation headquartered?
Universal Corporation is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 27,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.