Welcome to our dedicated page for Universal news (Ticker: UVV), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Universal stock.
Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) is a global agricultural and business-to-business agriproducts company with a long history in international leaf tobacco. The UVV news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company press releases and related coverage so readers can follow how Universal’s Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations segments are performing over time.
Recent news from Universal includes quarterly and annual financial results, where management discusses revenue trends, operating income, product mix, and the balance between current and carryover tobacco crops. These updates often highlight customer demand, crop conditions in key growing regions, and developments in the Ingredients Operations segment, such as changes in sales volumes, product mix, and fixed costs tied to facility expansions.
Investors can also track capital structure and liquidity developments through news about Universal’s credit facilities and refinancing transactions, which describe new bank credit agreements, term loans, revolving credit capacity, and related financial covenants. Governance and leadership items, such as the appointment of new directors, executive transitions, and board decisions on quarterly dividends, are regularly communicated through press releases and corresponding SEC filings.
For those following UVV stock, this news page provides a centralized view of Universal’s operational updates, sustainability initiatives described in its communications, and corporate actions that may influence the company’s long-term profile. Bookmark this page to review new earnings releases, capital markets announcements, and governance developments as Universal continues to report on its business-to-business tobacco and agriproducts activities.
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.82 per share, payable May 4, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 15, 2026. The Board approved the distribution as a regular quarterly dividend to common shareholders.
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) will webcast its third-quarter fiscal 2026 conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on February 9, 2026. The company will release Q3 FY2026 results before market open on February 9, 2026.
A live, listen-only webcast will be available at the company website, with a replay online through May 9, 2026, and a telephone replay available February 9–23, 2026 (Playback ID: 5786366#). Remarks are current at the time of the call and are for background use only; content is copyrighted.
Universal (NYSE:UVV) named Anubhav Mittal as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 17, 2026. Mittal brings 20 years of finance, corporate strategy, and business transformation experience, most recently serving as CFO of ADM Nutrition, an approximately $8 billion global nutrition, flavors, and ingredients business. Johan C. Kroner will retire as CFO effective February 17, 2026 and remain a senior vice president advising through July 1, 2026 to support the transition.
The appointment follows the company’s completed CFO search and is positioned to support Universal’s tobacco and ingredients strategies with global finance and M&A experience.
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) released its 2025 Sustainability Report covering April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025, highlighting measurable gains in environmental, social, and governance areas.
Key outcomes: renewable electricity consumption rose nearly sixfold to 17.8% of global electricity; combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions fell 7.7% YoY; SBTi approved the company’s near‑term, long‑term, and net‑zero targets; water recycling reached 28.8 million liters (+24%); >13 million trees were planted; 69% of farmers use fully traceable curing fuel; >200,000 farmers contracted and >2 million farm visits completed.
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) said management will attend the ICR Conference 2026 in Orlando, Florida from January 12–14, 2026. Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and CEO, will deliver a company presentation on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on Universal’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.universalcorp.com.
The notice provides timing and access details for investors and analysts seeking the company presentation.
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) completed a refinancing that became effective on December 9, 2025, establishing a $1.4 billion senior unsecured credit facility (the "2025 Facility").
The 2025 Facility comprises a $780 million five‑year committed revolving credit facility, a $275 million five‑year funded term loan, and a $345 million seven‑year funded term loan, replacing the company's prior $1.15 billion senior unsecured facility.
Management said the refinancing increases liquidity and financial flexibility, lowers borrowing costs, expands banking relationships, and positions the company to advance strategic priorities; JPMorgan Chase Bank, Truist Securities, and AgFirst Farm Credit Bank served as joint bookrunners and lead arrangers.
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) announced the appointment of Tatiana Santos Godoi as Chief Human Resources Officer effective November 10, 2025. Ms. Godoi brings more than two decades of international HR leadership across North America, Latin America, and global functions.
She previously was Vice President of Human Resources – North America for Kerry, where she led HR for 50 sites and supported approximately 6,000 employees. At Universal she will oversee global HR including talent strategy, employee development, succession, organizational design, change management, and workforce transformation. Her qualifications include an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral and Post-MBA study at Kellogg School of Management.
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) reported results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2025: consolidated revenue was $754.2M for Q2 (+6% vs. prior year) and $1,347.9M for the six months (+3%). Operating income was $67.6M for Q2 (down 2%) and $101.5M for the six months (up 18%). Net income attributable to Universal was $34.2M for Q2 (+32%) and $42.7M for the six months (+64%).
Key operational notes: Tobacco segment saw higher third-party processing and earlier current-crop shipments; ingredients segment grew revenue but faced mix, fixed-cost, and inventory headwinds. Total debt declined by $39M; net debt (non-GAAP) declined by $52M. Revolving credit capacity available ~$340M.
Universal (NYSE: UVV) appointed Gregory A. Trojan to its Board of Directors, effective November 5, 2025. Trojan brings over 25 years of executive leadership across restaurant, retail and consumer products companies, including service as CEO of BJ’s Restaurants (2013–2021) and prior roles at Guitar Center, House of Blues Entertainment and PepsiCo.
The company highlighted Trojan’s operational experience and customer-focus as valuable for advancing Universal’s tobacco and ingredients platforms and creating long-term shareholder value.
Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share. The dividend is payable on February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 12, 2026.
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