Universal Corporation
UVV
Rank in Stocks
#8844
Universal Corporation is a global agricultural enterprise specializing in the... Universal Corporation is a global agricultural enterprise specializing in the processing and supply of leaf tobacco and a diverse range of plant-based ingredients. Its activities are organized into two primary segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. Within its Tobacco Operations, the company manages the entire supply chain, encompassing the procurement, financing, processing, packing, storage, and distribution of leaf tobacco to global manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. This includes sourcing and selling flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos predominantly for cigarette production, as well as dark air-cured tobaccos used in cigars, cigarillos, smokeless products, and pipe tobacco. Beyond raw material supply, Universal Corporation offers a suite of value-added services such as tobacco blending, comprehensive chemical and physical testing, custom cutting for manufacturers, the production of reconstituted leaf tobacco, and just-in-time inventory management. It also supports the electronic nicotine delivery systems market and provides smoke testing. Furthermore, its analytical capabilities extend to testing for crop protection agents and tobacco components in seeds, leaves, and final products like e-cigarette liquids and vapors, alongside detailed chemical compound analysis of finished tobacco products and their mainstream smoke. The Ingredients Operations segment leverages advanced manufacturing processes to create specialized vegetable and fruit-derived ingredients, botanical extracts, and flavorings, catering to both human and pet food industries. An additional aspect of its operations involves recycling waste generated from tobacco processing. Established in 1886, the company maintains its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
Share Price
$38.71
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$963.85M
Change (1 day)
-1.78%
Change (1 year)
-26.87%
Country
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Category
Consumer Defensive
EPS for Universal Corporation (UVV)
EPS as of September 2026 TTM: $-0.10
According to Universal Corporation's latest financial reports, its current EPS (TTM) is $-0.10. At the end of 2025 the company had an EPS of $3.81, a decrease compared to its 2024 EPS of $4.81.
EPS history for Universal Corporation from 1999 to 2026
EPS at the end of each year
| Year | EPS | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | $-0.10 | -102.62% |
| 2025 | $3.81 | -20.79% |
| 2024 | $4.81 | -3.99% |
| 2023 | $5.01 | 43.14% |
| 2022 | $3.50 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | $3.55 | 23.69% |
| 2020 | $2.87 | -30.68% |
| 2019 | $4.14 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | $4.18 | 369.66% |
| 2017 | $0.89 | -78.61% |
| 2016 | $4.16 | -3.93% |
| 2015 | $4.33 | -24.96% |
| 2014 | $5.77 | 14.26% |
| 2013 | $5.05 | 52.11% |
| 2012 | $3.32 | -44.11% |
| 2011 | $5.94 | -4.35% |
| 2010 | $6.21 | 35.89% |
| 2009 | $4.57 | 19.63% |
| 2008 | $3.82 | 235.09% |
| 2007 | $1.14 | 267.74% |
| 2006 | $0.31 | -91.76% |
| 2005 | $3.76 | -13.16% |
| 2004 | $4.33 | 7.98% |
| 2003 | $4.01 | -1.96% |
| 2001 | $4.09 | 8.49% |
| 2000 | $3.77 | -1.05% |
| 1999 | $3.81 | 0.00% |
EPS for similar companies or competitors
| Company | EPS | EPS Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6.85 | -6,950.00% |
US
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| $3.89 | -3,990.00% |
GB
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| $4.84 | -4,940.00% |
US
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| $2.20 | -2,302.00% |
JP
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| $0.16 | -258.40% |
IN
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Questions about Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS)
What is Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS)?
Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) over the last twelve months is $-0.10, as of Sep 2026.
What was Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) in 2025?
In 2025, Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) was $3.81, 20.79% less than in 2024 ($4.81).
How has Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) went from $2.87 to $3.81, an average growth of 5.83% a year.
How does Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) compare with similar companies?
Universal Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) ($-0.10) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Philip Morris International Inc., with $6.85.