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Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) highlighted its tobacco business strengths, including direct grower relationships, agronomy support, and large-scale processing. The company also discussed its ingredients growth strategy, with acquisitions and investments in higher-margin products. Sustainability and crop cycles impact operations, with a preference for slight oversupply to meet customer spot needs.

UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/ (UVV) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 14, 2026, J. Patrick O’Keefe, Vice President, Ingredients of Universal Corporation (the “Company”), was termi

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) discussed Q1 results on its earnings call. It expects shipments to be weighted toward the second half of fiscal 2027 and said farmer pricing fell in most markets amid surplus. Ingredients revenue was $87M, down 3%, with a $0.7M operating loss. Net debt was slightly above $1B and liquidity about $1.1B.

Universal Corp (UVV) shares fell about 6% after fiscal Q1 2027 results missed estimates. Adjusted EPS was -$0.20 vs -$0.25 consensus, and revenue was $523.78M vs $587.0M. Tobacco operating income dropped 90% and volumes and prices fell. Management cited oversupply and expects shipments to weight to H2 FY27; dividend yield is about 6.4%.

UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/ (UVV) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 P.O. Box 25099 ~ Richmond, VA 23260 ~ Phone: (804) 359-9311 ~ Fax: (804) 254-3584 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ P R E S S R E L E A S E CONTACT: Universal Corporation Investor Relations RELEASE:

UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/ (UVV) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On July 29, 2026, J. Patrick O’Keefe notified Universal Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to retire as Vice Pre

SLEDD ROBERT C sold 2,845 shares of UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/ (UVV) at $54.12 ($0.15M total) on 2026-06-03.

Universal Corporation reported Q4 FY2026 results affected by a shift from tobacco undersupply to oversupply. Tobacco inventory write-downs totaled $43M (vs $14M five-year average), and Ingredients profitability fell at Shanks, which also took a $41M non-cash goodwill impairment. Net debt rose to $845M (Mar. 31, 2026). Management expects uncommitted inventory to normalize to 10%–20% in FY2027.

Universal Corporation has announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.83 per share, up from $0.82. This dividend will be payable on August 3 to shareholders of record as of July 13. The adjustment reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

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