Universal: The Yield Is Attractive But Don't Expect Growth [Seeking Alpha]
Universal Corporation (UVV)
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UVV's 6% yield and Dividend King status are attractive, but dividend safety metrics and growth are weak. Expansion into plant-based ingredients remains unprofitable, limiting future upside and diversification benefits. Valuation appears fair at ~11.4x 2025 EPS, but growth, leverage, and industry headwinds outweigh income appeal. Gustavo Enrique Cortez/iStock via Getty Images Universal Corporation ( UVV ) is a small importer-exporter operating in a stagnant industry. That said, dividend growth investors may know the company because of its status as a Dividend King. Despite the attractive 6% yield and 55-year streak This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no busine
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- Universal (NYSE:UVV) had its "buy (b-)" rating reaffirmed by analysts at <a style="font-weight:bold" href="https://weissratings.com/">Weiss Ratings</a>.MarketBeat
- Universal (NYSE:UVV) had its "buy (b-)" rating reaffirmed by analysts at <a style="font-weight:bold" href="https://weissratings.com/">Weiss Ratings</a>.MarketBeat
- UVV or BTI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Universal Corporation Closes $1.4 Billion Credit Facility Refinancing [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Universal Corporation Closes $1.4 Billion Credit Facility RefinancingBusiness Wire
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Earnings
- 11/5/25 - Beat
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Sec Filings
- 12/9/25 - Form 8-K
- 11/12/25 - Form 4
- 11/12/25 - Form 3
- UVV's page on the SEC website