Universal Corporation (UVV)
NYSE:UVV
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.34Last Year’s EPS
0.38Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Q4 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 28, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call was mixed: operational resilience in core tobacco and progress in the ingredients platform (including full-year ingredients revenue growth, strong liquidity, sustainability recognition, and continued dividend commitment) was offset by material one-time and operating challenges—most notably a $41 million goodwill impairment at Shanks, $43 million of tobacco inventory write-downs, and a Q4 operating and net loss. Management outlined corrective actions (leadership realignment at Shanks, focus on commercial execution and financial discipline) and expressed confidence in positioning for fiscal 2027.Company Guidance
Q4 Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue for Q4 was $715 million, up 2% year-over-year, demonstrating near-term top-line resilience despite a challenging prior-year comparison; full-year consolidated revenue was $2.9 billion (slightly down vs. an exceptional prior year).
Tobacco Segment Resilience and Scale
Tobacco segment Q4 revenue was $632 million, up 3% year-over-year, and full-year segment operating income was $212 million (down versus prior year but reflecting continued core earnings capacity). Management emphasized geographic diversification and buying execution to manage market cycles.
Ingredients Platform Progress and Full-Year Growth
Ingredients full-year revenue reached $348 million, up 3% year-over-year, with core businesses FruitSmart and Silva performing in line with expectations and continued investments in a scalable ingredients platform and innovation pipeline.
Strong Liquidity and Dividend Track Record
Liquidity availability (cash plus committed and uncommitted credit) totaled over $1.2 billion as of 03/31/2026; net debt was $845 million (up ~$28 million vs prior year). Company announced its 56th consecutive annual dividend increase and reports a five-year adjusted payout history that supports continuation of the dividend policy.
Sustainability Recognition
Advanced from A- to A in the CDP supplier engagement assessment, recognized as a CDP supplier engagement leader, and named to CDP's supplier engagement A list, underscoring governance and supplier collaboration strengths.
Leadership and Financial Discipline Focus
Appointed Steven S. Diel as CFO effective April 1, 2026; management emphasized disciplined capital allocation, focus on free cash flow, and plans to strengthen commercial execution and financial controls across the business.
UVV Earnings History
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UVV Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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May 28, 2026 | $51.16 | $51.87 | +1.39% |
Feb 09, 2026 | $56.92 | $50.81 | -10.72% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $50.51 | $53.21 | +5.34% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $52.05 | $49.32 | -5.25% |
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When does Universal Corporation (UVV) report earnings?
Universal Corporation (UVV) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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UVV EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2027 (Q1) is 0.34.