Universal Corp UVV

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Universal (UVV) is back in focus after reporting first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026. The company also announced a fresh dividend declaration that investors will likely weigh against the latest loss figures. See our latest analysis for Universal. The first quarter loss and dividend affirmation have come alongside softer trading in Universal’s stock. The share price is $50.84 after a 90 day share price return that declined 5.15%, while the 5 year total shareholder return...

RICHMOND, Va., August 05, 2026--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

RICHMOND, Va., August 05, 2026--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-three cents ($0.83) per share on the shares of the Company, payable November 2, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 12, 2026.

RICHMOND, Va., August 04, 2026--Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that Patrick (Pat) O'Keefe has notified the Company of his intention to retire from his positions as Vice President, Ingredients for Universal Corporation and Senior Vice President, Universal Ingredients.