Universal Corp Aktie News

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that management will attend the ICR Conference 2026 being held in Orlando, Florida from January 12-14, 2026. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a company presentation beginning ...

Dividend stocks are a favorite among investors for good reason. They provide a steady income stream and offer a promising avenue for total return.

Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, up 4.47% vs. SPY's 17.7%, but select Kings outperformed the index. Twenty-two Dividend Kings are identified as both potentially undervalued and offering long-term expected annualized returns of at least 10%. Dividend growth for the Kings remains subdued at 5.81% for 2025, trailing the 2024 rate of 6.32%.

Universal Corporation is rated a sell due to secular tobacco decline, inconsistent diversification, and a leveraged balance sheet. UVV's 6% yield and Dividend King status are attractive, but dividend safety metrics and growth are weak. Expansion into plant-based ingredients remains unprofitable, limiting future upside and diversification benefits.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) (“Universal” or the “Company”), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced it has successfully entered into a new bank credit agreement. The credit agreement, which became effective on December 9, 2025, established a $1.4 billion senior unsecured credit facility (the “2025 Facility”) that consists ...

Universal Corporation (UVV) delivered strong quarterly results, with 6% sales growth and improved liquidity, reinforcing its stability as a dividend payer. UVV's operating costs increased, but improved bottom-line results and a robust balance sheet support continued performance despite macroeconomic uncertainty. UVV offers a 6.3% dividend yield, backed by a 54-year track record of uninterrupted...

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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the recent appointment of Tatiana Santos Godoi as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Godoi brings more than two decades of international human resources leadership experience across North America, Latin America, and global corporate functions. Prior to jo...