Universal Corp

UVV

Market cap $1.31B

Investors looking for stocks in the Tobacco sector might want to consider either Universal Corp. (UVV) or British American Tobacco (BTI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

ETR, CNP, JBSS and UVV stand out as consumer sentiment sinks, with low beta, rising earnings estimates and a steady dividend drawing defensive investors.

Universal Corporation (UVV) delivered strong quarterly results, with 6% sales growth and improved liquidity, reinforcing its stability as a dividend payer. UVV's operating costs increased, but improved bottom-line results and a robust balance sheet support continued performance despite macroeconomic uncertainty. UVV offers a 6.3% dividend yield, backed by a 54-year track record of uninterrupted payments and 53 consecutive years of dividend increases.

UVV, HAFC and FMAO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on Nov.14, 2025.

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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a leading global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the recent appointment of Tatiana Santos Godoi as Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Godoi brings more than two decades of international human resources leadership experience across North America, Latin America, and global corporate functions. Prior to joining Universal, she served as Vice President of Human Resources – North America for Kerry, Inc. where.

Universal Corporation ( UVV ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Wushuang Ma Preston Wigner - President, CEO & Chairman Johan Kroner - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Daniel Harriman - Sidoti & Company, LLC Ann Gurkin - Davenport & Company LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. My name is Kelvin, and I will be your conference operator today.

Investors interested in Tobacco stocks are likely familiar with Universal Corp. (UVV) and British American Tobacco (BTI). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

MEDP, ROKU, LNC, UVV and SBFG have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Nov. 6, 2025.