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Universal Corporation (UVV)
NYSE:UVV
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 27, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.08Last Year’s EPS
0.8Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture. Universal Corporation highlighted clear strategic progress — notable ingredients revenue growth, successful completion of a major facility expansion, meaningful sustainability gains, and a strengthened credit facility and liquidity position. However, near-term financial performance showed material pressure: quarterly and year-to-date declines in consolidated revenue, operating income and net income, a steep reduction in ingredients operating profitability, tariff and CPG demand headwinds, and inventory write-downs. The company emphasizes its long-term strategic investments and resilience in tobacco operations, but near-term margin and earnings weakness balance against those positives.Company Guidance
Ingredients Revenue Growth and New Product Momentum
Ingredients operations revenue increased to $265.2M for the nine months (vs $249.0M prior year), a +6.5% year-over-year improvement. Management stated sales of new/value-added products are meaningful and that ingredients sales are up ~7% year-to-date vs. prior year, reflecting progress converting product development and commercial investments into revenue.
Refinancing and Liquidity Expansion
Company refinanced and upsized its senior unsecured credit facility by $250M, lowering borrowing cost and expanding financial flexibility. Reported liquidity availability (cash + committed/uncommitted lines) totaled $917M as of December 31, 2025.
Tobacco Segment Resilience
Despite comparisons to an extraordinary prior-year quarter, tobacco remains a strong performer: nine-month tobacco revenue $1.94B (vs $2.00B prior, -3.0%) and segment operating income $185.0M (vs $194.4M prior, -4.8%). Management highlighted that current year-to-date and quarter results are among the highest in the last four years and cited continued firm customer demand and expanded third-party processing.
Strategic Investments and Facility Expansion
Universal Ingredients completed the Lancaster, PA facility expansion just over a year ago and has continued to invest in commercial sales, R&D, product development and production capabilities to support long-term growth and cross-selling opportunities across the platform.
Sustainability Progress
The company increased renewable electricity consumption nearly sixfold year-over-year and now sources approximately 17.7% of global electricity from renewable energy. Management reaffirmed science-based emissions targets and a net-zero by 2050 commitment.
Leadership Appointment
Announced appointment of a new CFO, Steven F. Deal, effective April 1, 2026, signaling strengthened financial leadership to support execution of strategic priorities.
UVV Earnings History
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UVV Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 09, 2026 | $57.82 | $51.62 | -10.72% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $51.31 | $54.05 | +5.34% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $52.88 | $50.10 | -5.24% |
May 29, 2025 | $56.78 | $62.53 | +10.12% |
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FAQ
When does Universal Corporation (UVV) report earnings?
Universal Corporation (UVV) is schdueled to report earning on May 27, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Universal Corporation (UVV) earnings time?
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What is UVV EPS forecast?
UVV EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 1.08.