Universal (Tobacco Company) Overview
- Year Founded
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1918
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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25,000
- Stock Symbol
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UVV
- Investments
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6
- Share Price
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$37.77
- (As of Friday Closing)
Universal (Tobacco Company) General Information
Description
Universal Corp is an international leaf tobacco supplier. The company's segments include Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Tobacco Operations segment. Tobacco Operations segment involves procuring and processing flue-cured, burley, dark air-cured, and oriental leaf tobacco for manufacturers of consumer tobacco products and performing related services. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States. The company operates in the USA, Belgium, China, the Philippines, Germany, and Other Countries, with the majority of revenue from the USA.
Contact Information
Website
www.universalcorp.comCorporate Office
- 9201 Forest Hill Avenue
- Stony Point II Building
- Richmond, VA 23235
- United States
Corporate Office
- 9201 Forest Hill Avenue
- Stony Point II Building
- Richmond, VA 23235
- United States
Universal (Tobacco Company) Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Universal (Tobacco Company)’s stock price is $37.77. Its current market cap is $941M with 24.9M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.77 | $37.74 | $37.38 - $59.38 | $941M | 24.9M | 362K | -$0.10 |
Universal (Tobacco Company) Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Universal (Tobacco Company) has a trailing 12-month revenue of $2.72B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2026 31-Mar-2026 | FY 2025 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 2,118,221 | 2,384,287 | 2,538,004 | 2,253,405 |
| Revenue | 2,722,155 | 2,924,470 | 2,947,284 | 2,748,573 |
| EBITDA | 171,749 | 228,165 | 290,141 | 284,175 |
| Net Income | (2,463) | 32,637 | 95,047 | 119,598 |
| Total Assets | 3,030,461 | 2,766,767 | 2,989,552 | 2,937,239 |
| Total Debt | 1,231,896 | 939,822 | 1,104,307 | 1,064,239 |
Universal (Tobacco Company) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Universal (Tobacco Company) Competitors (12)
One of Universal (Tobacco Company)’s 12 competitors is Turning Point Brands, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Louisville, KY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Brands | Formerly PE-Backed | Louisville, KY | ||||
| Reynolds American | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Winston-Salem, NC | ||||
| Scandinavian Tobacco Group | Formerly PE-Backed | Soborg, Denmark | ||||
| Japan Tobacco | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Altria Group | Corporation | Richmond, VA |
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Universal (Tobacco Company) Patents
Universal (Tobacco Company) Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260344279-A1 | Organic electroluminescent materials and devices | Pending | 23-Jun-2017 | ||
| EP-3338566-A1 | System and method for curing tobacco | Active | 21-Dec-2016 | ||
| EP-3338566-B1 | System and method for curing tobacco | Active | 21-Dec-2016 | ||
| US-10342250-B2 | System and method for curing tobacco | Active | 21-Dec-2016 | ||
| US-20180168218-A1 | System and method for curing tobacco | Active | 21-Dec-2016 | A24B3/12 |
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Universal (Tobacco Company) Investments & Acquisitions (6)
Universal (Tobacco Company)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Shank's Extracts for . The deal was made on 04-Oct-2021.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shank's Extracts | 04-Oct-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Silva International | 01-Oct-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| FruitSmart | 01-Jan-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Procesadora Unitab | 03-Feb-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Deli Home | 01-Jan-1986 | Merger/Acquisition | Building Products |
Universal (Tobacco Company) ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
32.97 | High Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
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Covered Companies
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of 508
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of 22
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Universal (Tobacco Company) Exits (1)
Universal (Tobacco Company)’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-1986 from Deli Home. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Home | 01-Jan-1986 | Completed |
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Universal (Tobacco Company) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| FruitSmart | Grandview, WA | 1982 | |
| Silva International | Momence, IL | 1979 | |
| The Universal Leaf Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1975 | |
| Shank's Extracts | Lancaster, PA | 1899 |
Universal (Tobacco Company) FAQs
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When was Universal (Tobacco Company) founded?
Universal (Tobacco Company) was founded in 1918.
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Where is Universal (Tobacco Company) headquartered?
Universal (Tobacco Company) is headquartered in Richmond, VA.
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What is the size of Universal (Tobacco Company)?
Universal (Tobacco Company) has 25,000 total employees.
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What industry is Universal (Tobacco Company) in?
Universal (Tobacco Company)’s primary industry is Other Consumer Non-Durables.
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Is Universal (Tobacco Company) a private or public company?
Universal (Tobacco Company) is a Public company.
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What is Universal (Tobacco Company)’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Universal (Tobacco Company) is UVV.
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What is the current stock price of Universal (Tobacco Company)?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Universal (Tobacco Company) is $37.77.
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What is the current market cap of Universal (Tobacco Company)?
The current market capitalization of Universal (Tobacco Company) is $941M.
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What is Universal (Tobacco Company)’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Universal (Tobacco Company) is $2.72B.
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Who are Universal (Tobacco Company)’s competitors?
Turning Point Brands, Reynolds American, Scandinavian Tobacco Group, Japan Tobacco, and Altria Group are some of the 12 competitors of Universal (Tobacco Company).
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What is Universal (Tobacco Company)’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Universal (Tobacco Company)’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.10.
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