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Universal's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.82. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.27. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Universal's Dividend Yield % is 6.54%.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Universal Corp is 1.24, which seems too high.
Good Sign:
Universal Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
During the past 12 months, Universal's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Universal was 12.60% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Universal (NYSE:UVV) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Universal's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Universal was 1.24. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.68.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Universal Corp is 1.24, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Universal Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.830000
2026-07-13
2026-07-13
2026-08-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.820000
2026-04-15
2026-04-15
2026-05-04
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.820000
2026-01-12
2026-01-12
2026-02-02
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.820000
2025-10-10
2025-10-13
2025-11-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Universal's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $50.42.
Universal's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $3.29.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Universal was 7.68%. The lowest was 2.84%. And the median was 5.53%.
Good Sign:
Universal Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Universal Dividends per Share Related Terms
Universal Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
UVV vs AIIR, TPB, ISPR: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Universal's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Universal Dividend Yield % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Universal (UVV) has a Dividends per Share of $3.27 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Universal and its competitors.
Is Universal's Dividends per Share too high?
Universal's current Dividends per Share is $3.27. Overall, Universal has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal's Dividends per Share compare to AIIR and TPB?
Universal's Dividends per Share of $3.27 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Universal and its competitors. Universal's current Dividends per Share is $3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal (UVV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.93, compared to a current price of $50.42 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $3.27. Universal's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal (UVV), the current Dividends per Share is $3.27 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Universal (UVV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $50.42 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.93.
GuruFocus considers Universal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UVV:
Dividends per Share: $3.27
GF Value™: $53.93 vs. price of $50.42 (6.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UVV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Corp is an international leaf tobacco supplier. The company procures leaf tobacco from farmers, processes it, and sells it to companies that manufacture consumer tobacco products. Universal does not manufacture or sell any consumer products itself. The company's segments include Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Tobacco Operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States. The company operates in the USA, Belgium, China, Egypt, Philippines, Germany, and Other Countries with majority of revenue from USA.
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