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Universal (UVV) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$54.67 -0.03 (-0.05%)
(As of 03:39 PM ET)

Universal Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
5.93%
Annual Dividend
$3.24
Next
Dividend Payment
Feb. 3
Dividend Increase
Track Record
55 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
1.29%
Dividend Payout Ratio
66.67%

Universal (UVV) pays an annual dividend of $3.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 5.93%. The next quarterly payment of $0.81 per share is scheduled for Monday, February 3, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, January 13. UVV has grown its dividend for 55 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 0.43%. The company currently pays out 66.67% of its earnings and 44.33% of its cash flow as dividends.

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UVV Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Universal's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

UVV Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Universal's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Universal vs. The Competition

Compare Universal's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Staples and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeUniversalStaples CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$3.24$0.01$1.39
Dividend Yield5.92%2.86%3.65%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth1.29%8.96%15.51%
Track Record55 years37 years25 years

Universal Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings66.67%
Based on Cashflow44.27%

Universal Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
11/7/2024quarterly$0.81 - 6.22%1/13/20251/13/20252/3/2025
8/7/2024quarterly$0.81 - 6.2%10/11/202410/14/202411/4/2024
5/22/2024quarterly$0.81+$0.01
1.25%
7%7/8/20247/8/20248/5/2024
2/7/2024quarterly$0.80 - 6%4/5/20244/8/20245/6/2024
11/2/2023quarterly$0.80 - 6.3%1/5/20241/8/20242/5/2024
8/2/2023quarterly$0.80 - 6.4%10/5/202310/9/202311/6/2023
5/24/2023Quarterly$0.80+$0.01
1.27%
5.96%7/7/20237/10/20238/7/2023
2/1/2023quarterly$0.79 - 5.7%4/6/20234/10/20235/1/2023

This table shows Universal's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Universal Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Universal is 5.92%. Learn more on UVV's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for UVV shares is $3.24. Learn more on UVV's annual dividend history.

Universal pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Universal's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.81 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, February 3, 2025.

Universal's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.81 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Universal's next ex-dividend date is Monday, January 13, 2025.

Universal's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, October 11, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 1.29% per year.

Universal has increased its dividend for the past 55 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for UVV is:
  • 66.67% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 44.27% based on cash flow

Universal's dividend yield of 5.91% is higher than the average Consumer Staples company that issues a dividend. UVV has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.8, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 55 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Universal's dividend payout ratio of 66.67% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.


This page (NYSE:UVV) was last updated on 1/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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