Sidoti Csr Estimates Universal’s Q2 Earnings (NYSE:UVV)

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) – Equities research analysts at Sidoti Csr issued their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Universal in a report issued on Tuesday, August 19th. Sidoti Csr analyst D. Harriman forecasts that the company will post earnings of $1.18 per share for the quarter. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Universal’s Q3 2026 earnings at $1.96 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.97 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.45 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.12 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.27 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.82 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.04 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.26 EPS.

Universal (NYSE:UVV) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter. Universal had a net margin of 3.51% and a return on equity of 8.46%. The firm had revenue of $593.76 million for the quarter.

Separately, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Universal from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 31st.

Universal Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of Universal stock opened at $55.7450 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 2.49, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.56, a PEG ratio of 6.22 and a beta of 0.74. Universal has a twelve month low of $49.40 and a twelve month high of $67.33. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $56.16 and its 200-day simple moving average is $55.88.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd raised its holdings in Universal by 180.5% during the second quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 438,134 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,517,000 after purchasing an additional 281,920 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its stake in Universal by 1,218.7% during the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 123,602 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,199,000 after purchasing an additional 114,229 shares in the last quarter. Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Universal during the 2nd quarter valued at $6,196,000. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC acquired a new position in shares of Universal during the 2nd quarter valued at $6,131,000. Finally, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of Universal in the 2nd quarter worth $4,306,000. 81.00% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Universal

In related news, Director Lennart R. Freeman sold 2,800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $52.89, for a total value of $148,092.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 19,669 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,040,293.41. This represents a 12.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Robert C. Sledd sold 4,617 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.25, for a total transaction of $245,855.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 15,698 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $835,918.50. This represents a 22.73% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Corporate insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Universal Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 13th will be given a dividend of $0.82 per share. This represents a $3.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 10th. Universal’s payout ratio is 79.81%.

About Universal

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.