Universal (NYSE: UVV) stock: the official figures
Universal (UNIVERSAL CORPORATION) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker UVV and belongs to the consumer staples sector. In fiscal 2026 it reported revenue of $2,885m and a net profit of $32.6m, according to the annual accounts it filed with the regulator. Its fiscal year ends on 31 March.
Identifiers for Universal: SEC CIK 102037.
Fiscal 2026 figures
| Item | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,885m | $2,923m | −1.3% |
| Operating profit | $168.5m | $232.8m | −27.6% |
| Net profit | $32.6m | $95.0m | −65.7% |
| Earnings per share | $1.30 | $3.81 | −65.9% |
| Operating margin | 5.8% | 8.0% | −2.1 pts |
| Net margin | 1.1% | 3.3% | −2.1 pts |
| Total assets | $2,767m | $2,990m | −7.5% |
| Equity | $1,415m | $1,459m | −3.0% |
| Cash | $62.2m | $260.1m | −76.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $129.1m | $327.0m | −60.5% |
Margins are calculated from the filed figures: operating profit and net profit over revenue.
10 fiscal years
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Operating profit | Net profit | Earnings per share | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,885m | $168.5m | $32.6m | $1.30 | Annual report |
| 2025 | $2,923m | $232.8m | $95.0m | $3.81 | Annual report |
| 2024 | $2,722m | $222.0m | $119.6m | $4.81 | Annual report |
| 2023 | $2,550m | $181.1m | $124.1m | $5.01 | Annual report |
| 2022 | $2,091m | $160.3m | $86.6m | $3.50 | Annual report |
| 2021 | $1,965m | $147.8m | $87.4m | $3.55 | Annual report |
| 2020 | $1,892m | $126.4m | $71.7m | $2.87 | Annual report |
| 2019 | $2,213m | $161.2m | $104.1m | $4.14 | Annual report |
| 2018 | $2,019m | $170.8m | $105.7m | $4.18 | Annual report |
| 2017 | $2,047m | $178.4m | $106.3m | $0.89 | Annual report |
The full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement are in the annual accounts of Universal. Year by year: dividends paid. Purchases and sales by its executives and directors are in insider transactions.
Dividends
In fiscal 2026, Universal paid $81.3m in dividends, 249.1% of its net profit, according to its cash flow statement.
| Fiscal year | Dividends paid | Share of net profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81.3m | 249.1% |
| 2025 | $79.7m | 83.8% |
| 2024 | $78.4m | 65.6% |
| 2023 | $77.4m | 62.4% |
| 2022 | $76.4m | 88.3% |
| 2021 | $75.2m | 86.0% |
| 2020 | $75.4m | 105.1% |
| 2019 | $69.9m | 67.1% |
| 2018 | $54.7m | 51.8% |
| 2017 | $49.8m | 46.9% |
Cash paid out as dividends during the fiscal year, including dividends to minority shareholders of subsidiaries when the company does not report them separately. It is not the dividend per share.
Frequently asked questions about Universal
- How much did Universal earn in fiscal 2026?
- Universal reported a net profit of $32.6m for fiscal 2026, on revenue of $2,885m. The year before it reported a net profit of $95.0m.
- Does Universal pay a dividend?
- In fiscal 2026, Universal paid $81.3m in dividends, 249.1% of its net profit, according to its cash flow statement.
- What are the earnings per share of Universal?
- They were $1.30 in fiscal 2026, compared with $3.81 the year before.
- Where is Universal listed?
- Universal is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker UVV and belongs to the consumer staples sector.
- Where do the figures for Universal come from?
- From the annual report (Form 10-K) that Universal files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year links to its filing.
Where each figure comes from
The annual accounts come from the annual report (Form 10-K) that Universal files with the SEC, the US securities regulator. Each fiscal year in the table links to its filing. Celsmar reads the tagged figures from the document and does not adjust them: if an item is not in the filing, it is not shown. More detail in data sources and, if you spot an error, in corrections. What Celsmar is and what it costs, in its fact sheet.
Dividend per share of Universal by fiscal year, with the filing behind every figure: Universal dividend history.
Information prepared from the accounts the company files with the regulator, for information purposes only. It is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Updated on 12 November 2026.