The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative outcomes. Significant improvements in operating income, net income, and strategic sustainability initiatives were balanced by slight revenue declines and challenges in the Ingredients Operations segment. While there are uncertainties around tariffs and demand, the company remains optimistic about its strategic positioning and potential opportunities.

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Q2 2026

In the Universal Corporation First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 earnings call, the company reported a notable increase in operating income, which rose by $17 million to $34 million, despite a slight dip in revenue to $594 million. The Tobacco Operations segment saw improved performance due to a favorable product mix, even as sales volumes decreased. This was attributed to the shipment of significant volumes of tobacco in the prior fiscal year, leading to reduced carryover shipments. The Ingredients Operations segment reported increased revenues and sales volumes, although operating income declined due to a less favorable product mix and higher fixed costs from an expanded production facility. Net income for the quarter was $8.5 million, or $0.34 per share, a significant increase from $100,000, or $0.01 per share, the previous year. The company highlighted its current net debt position at $1.1 billion, which is $47 million lower than the previous year, and emphasized its strategic focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet and exploring opportunities in both tobacco and ingredients segments.

Increased Operating Income

Operating income increased by $17 million to $34 million for the first fiscal quarter, primarily driven by a favorable product mix in the Tobacco Operations segment.

Tobacco Operations Segment Performance

Segment operating income for Tobacco Operations increased by $21.2 million to $35.7 million, mainly due to a favorable product mix in Asia.

Net Income Improvement

Net income attributable to Universal Corporation was $8.5 million, or $0.34 per share, significantly up from $100,000, or $0.01 per share, in the same quarter of the previous year.

Debt Reduction

Net debt was reduced by $47 million compared to the same time last year, maintaining a strong balance sheet and conservative debt levels.

Sustainability Commitment

Completion of annual third-party assessment and verification of Scope 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions, contributing to the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Universal (UVV) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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UVV Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025	2026 (Q2)	- / -	1.032	―	―	―
Aug 06, 2025	2026 (Q1)	- / 0.38	0.01	3700.00% (+0.37)	―
May 29, 2025	2025 (Q4)	- / 0.37	1.59	-76.67% (-1.22)	―
Feb 10, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / 2.37	2.118	11.99% (+0.25)	―	―
Nov 12, 2024	2025 (Q2)	- / 1.03	1.124	-8.19% (-0.09)	―	―
Aug 07, 2024	2025 (Q1)	- / 0.01	-0.083	112.05% (+0.09)	―
May 22, 2024	2024 (Q4)	- / 1.59	2.151	-26.08% (-0.56)	―
Feb 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	- / 2.12	1.671	26.75% (+0.45)	―
Nov 02, 2023	2024 (Q2)	- / 1.12	0.876	28.31% (+0.25)
Aug 02, 2023	2024 (Q1)	- / -0.08	0.274	-130.29% (-0.36)

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UVV Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 06, 2025	$54.52	$51.66	-5.25%
May 29, 2025	$58.55	$64.47	+10.11%
Feb 10, 2025	$51.70	$52.40	+1.35%
Nov 12, 2024	$51.16	$50.52	-1.25%

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