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UVV Dividend History & Analysis | 7.7% Yield

UVV has a dividend yield of 7.7% and paid 4.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.70%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.08
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.27%
Dividend Rating 76.53%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.28%
Payout Ratio 50.6%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 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: 2.5%
Total Return 5y: 45.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Tobacco

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MO 96,762 M 7.20% 15.0%
UVV 1,319 M 7.70% 11.3%
BTI 124,345 M 5.29% 11.7%
PM 250,697 M 3.48% 8.81%
TPB 2,034 M 0.28% 0.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TPB 2,034 M 8.37% 100%
MO 96,762 M 4.35% 94.1%
PM 250,697 M 2.65% 99.1%
UVV 1,319 M 1.27% 97.6%
BTI 124,345 M 0.10% 88.1%

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UVV Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.82 0% N/A
2025-10-10 2025-10-13 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.82 0% 1.56%
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% N/A
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

UVV Dividend FAQ

Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is a B2B agriproducts firm that supplies leaf tobacco and a broad portfolio of plant-based ingredients to food, beverage, and consumer-packaged-goods manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 1886 and based in Richmond, Virginia, the company operates two primary segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations.

What is the Dividend Yield of UVV?

As of January 2026, UVV`s dividend yield is 7.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.08 USD by the current share price of 52.75.

Does UVV pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, UVV paid a dividend of 4.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-12 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 2026-01-12.

UVV dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UVV for the next 4 payments are between 0.872 (+6.3%) and 0.891 (+8.7%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will UVV pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.82 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal (UVV) is 2026-01-12.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UVV?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal (UVV) is 2026-01-12.

What is the Dividend Growth of UVV?

UVV's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.27% 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 11.3%. If you bought UVV's shares at 36.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UVV?

UVV Payout Consistency is 97.6%. 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 7.70% 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 50.6%. 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 76.53%. 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 0.24% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), 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 25,178,500 +1.87%

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: 2025-12-20 04:49