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UVV Dividend History & Analysis | 7.5% Yield

UVV has a dividend yield of 7.5% and paid 4.07 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.52%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.07
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.02%
Overall Dividend Rating 85.62%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.79%
Payout Ratio 53.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 98.53%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 14% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: 73.2% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Tobacco

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
BTI 122,796 M 9.39% 19.3%
MO 111,478 M 6.89% 15.3%
UVV 1,392 M 7.52% 12.8%
PM 258,565 M 3.45% 8.76%
TPB 1,789 M 0.36% 1.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TPB 1,789 M 6.96% 100%
MO 111,478 M 3.30% 98.1%
PM 258,565 M 2.26% 99.1%
UVV 1,392 M 1.02% 98.4%
BTI 122,796 M 1.88% 86.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare UVV Dividends with its Peer-Group

MO
Altria
 6.89% Yield
BMT
British American
 7.60% Yield
BTI
British American
 9.39% Yield

UVV Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-10 2025-10-13 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.82 0% N/A
2025-07-14 2025-07-14 2025-08-04 Quarterly 0.82 1.2% 1.44%
2025-04-14 2025-04-14 2025-05-05 Quarterly 0.81 0% 1.55%
2025-01-13 2025-01-13 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.81 0% 1.63%
2024-10-11 2024-10-14 2024-11-04 Quarterly 0.81 0% 1.59%
2024-07-08 2024-07-08 2024-08-05 Quarterly 0.81 1.3% 1.71%
2024-04-05 2024-04-08 2024-05-06 Quarterly 0.8 0% 1.63%
2024-01-05 2024-01-08 2024-02-05 Quarterly 0.8 0% 1.25%
2023-10-05 2023-10-09 2023-11-06 Quarterly 0.8 0% 1.73%
2023-07-07 2023-07-10 2023-08-07 Quarterly 0.8 1.3% 1.61%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.79 0% 1.51%
2023-01-06 2023-01-09 2023-02-06 Quarterly 0.79 0% 1.49%
2022-10-06 2022-10-10 2022-11-07 Quarterly 0.79 0% 1.72%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.79 1.3% 1.35%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.78 0% 1.31%
2022-01-07 2022-01-10 2022-02-07 Quarterly 0.78 0% 1.41%
2021-10-07 2021-10-11 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.78 0% 1.56%
2021-07-09 2021-07-12 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.78 1.3% 1.41%
2021-04-09 2021-04-12 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.31%
2021-01-08 2021-01-11 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.44%
2020-10-08 2020-10-12 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.77 0% 1.75%
2020-07-10 2020-07-13 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.77 1.3% N/A
2020-04-09 2020-04-13 2020-05-04 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2020-01-10 2020-01-13 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2019-10-04 2019-10-07 2019-11-04 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2019-07-05 2019-07-08 2019-08-05 Quarterly 0.76 1.3% N/A
2019-04-05 2019-04-08 2019-05-06 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-01-04 2019-01-07 2019-02-04 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-11-05 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-08-06 Quarterly 0.75 36.4% N/A
2018-04-06 2018-04-09 2018-05-07 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2018-01-05 2018-01-08 2018-02-05 Quarterly 0.55 1.9% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-11-06 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-08-07 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-08 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2017-01-05 2017-01-09 2017-02-06 Quarterly 0.54 1.9% N/A
2016-10-06 2016-10-11 2016-11-07 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-08-08 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2016-04-07 2016-04-11 2016-05-09 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2016-01-07 2016-01-11 2016-02-08 Quarterly 0.53 1.9% N/A
2015-10-08 2015-10-13 2015-11-09 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2015-07-09 2015-07-13 2015-08-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2015-04-10 2015-04-14 2015-05-11 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2015-01-08 2015-01-12 2015-02-09 Quarterly 0.52 2% N/A
2014-10-09 2014-10-14 2014-11-10 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2014-07-10 2014-07-14 2014-08-11 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2014-04-10 2014-04-14 2014-05-12 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2014-01-09 2014-01-13 2014-02-10 Quarterly 0.51 2% N/A
2013-10-10 2013-10-15 2013-11-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2013-07-03 2013-07-08 2013-08-12 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A

UVV Dividend FAQ

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is a US-based company operating in the Tobacco sub-industry, as classified by the GICS. The companys stock is a common stock, indicating that shareholders have voting rights and claim on a portion of the companys assets and profits.

What is the Dividend Yield of UVV?

As of September 2025, UVV`s dividend yield is 7.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.07 USD by the current share price of 55.44.

Does UVV pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, UVV paid a dividend of 4.07 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-10 and the payout was 0.82 USD.

How often does UVV pay dividends?

UVV pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UVV has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-10.

Will UVV pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.82 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal (UVV) is 2025-10-10.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UVV?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal (UVV) is 2025-10-10.

What is the Dividend Growth of UVV?

UVV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.02% per year.
Weak growth: UVV's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UVV?

UVV's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.8%. If you bought UVV's shares at 32.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.07 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.8% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UVV?

UVV Payout Consistency is 98.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Universal has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UVV have a good Dividend Yield?

UVV`s 7.52% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of UVV?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UVV is 53.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of UVV?

UVV`s Overall Dividend Rating is 85.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UVV Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UVV`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Universal`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.07% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 32.1%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Universal ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1992-01-02 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 34,406,000
1986 34,406,000
1987 34,296,000 -0.32%
1988 33,862,000 -1.27%
1989 33,862,000
1990 32,783,000 -3.19%
1991 32,854,000 +0.22%
1992 32,592,600 -0.8%
1993 35,438,600 +8.73%
1994 34,651,200 -2.22%
1995 35,128,200 +1.38%
1996 35,280,900 +0.43%
1997 35,277,800 -0.01%
1998 33,658,500 -4.59%
1999 30,705,900 -8.77%
2000 27,586,100 -10.16%
2001 26,689,000 -3.25%
2002 25,714,400 -3.65%
2003 25,248,000 -1.81%
2004 25,839,800 +2.34%
2005 25,768,200 -0.28%
2006 25,812,700 +0.17%
2007 30,153,800 +16.82%
2008 29,850,000 -1.01%
2009 24,684,000 -17.31%
2010 23,738,000 -3.83%
2011 23,238,000 -2.11%
2012 28,517,000 +22.72%
2013 28,364,400 -0.54%
2014 28,291,000 -0.26%
2015 27,854,900 -1.54%
2016 27,996,600 +0.51%
2017 25,460,400 -9.06%
2018 25,365,800 -0.37%
2019 25,055,100 -1.22%
2020 24,818,900 -0.94%
2021 24,949,100 +0.52%
2022 24,928,400 -0.08%
2023 25,055,800 +0.51%
2024 24,715,600 -1.36%
2025 25,131,900 +1.68%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-16 04:16