Universal (NYSE:UVV - Get Free Report) updated its second quarter 2025 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.100-1.100 for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $710.8 million-$710.8 million.
Universal Stock Down 1.2 %
Shares of UVV traded down $0.64 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $52.92. 201,594 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 197,063. The company has a market cap of $1.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.90 and a beta of 0.77. Universal has a fifty-two week low of $45.19 and a fifty-two week high of $67.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a current ratio of 2.60. The stock's 50-day moving average is $51.72 and its 200-day moving average is $50.92.
Universal Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, January 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.81 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, January 13th. This represents a $3.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.12%. Universal's payout ratio is 66.67%.
Universal announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, November 7th that permits the company to buyback $100.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 7.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
Universal Company Profile
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Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Tobacco Operations; and Ingredients Operations. It is involved in the procuring, financing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping leaf tobacco for sale to manufacturers of consumer tobacco products.
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