Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Universal Hold (5.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is UVV's P/E ratio?

Universal trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.6.

When does UVV report earnings?

Universal's next scheduled report is on Feb 9, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.75.

What is the UVV price target?

The median analyst price target from 1 analysts is $67.00, with a range of $67.00 – $67.00.

Is UVV Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Universal as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does UVV pay a dividend?

Yes — Universal's dividend yield is 8.1%.

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Universal (UVV)

Consumer Defensive · Tobacco · NYSE

Universal (UVV) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Tobacco industry. It has a market capitalization of $1.02B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.6 and a free-cash-flow yield of 7.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 0.8% and free cash flow per share fell 69.7%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.3 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 5.3/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -21.9% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-41.9%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$1.02B
Trailing P/E	37.6
Price / book	0.7
Price / sales	0.4
FCF yield	7.8%
Dividend yield	8.1%
Gross margin	16.9%
Operating margin	6.3%
Net margin	0.7%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-0.8%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+4.4%
EPS growth (YoY)	—
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-69.7%
Beta	0.6
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Tobacco

UVV earnings

Next report: Feb 9, 2027 (Q3 2027, EPS estimate $1.75). Beat the EPS estimate in 0 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q2 2027	Nov 4, 2026	$0.43	$0.58	-25.9%	$621.85M
Q1 2027	Aug 5, 2026	-$0.20	$0.25	-180.0%	$523.78M
Q4 2026	May 28, 2026	-$0.46	$1.08	-142.6%	$715.24M
Q3 2026	Feb 9, 2026	$1.32	$1.92	-31.2%	$861.29M

UVV analyst price target

Median target $67.00 from 1 analysts, ranging $67.00 – $67.00.

Tobacco peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
PM	Philip Morris International	$308.42B	24.1
BTI	British American Tobacco	$130.83B	33.5
MO	Altria Group	$126.62B	13.5
RLX	RLX Technology	$1.97B	12.4
TPB	Turning Point Brands	$1.32B	22.0
AIIR	AIR Global	$1.16B	—

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UVV FAQ

Is UVV a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Universal Hold (5.3 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is UVV's P/E ratio?: Universal trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.6.
When does UVV report earnings?: Universal's next scheduled report is on Feb 9, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.75.
What is the UVV price target?: The median analyst price target from 1 analysts is $67.00, with a range of $67.00 – $67.00.
Is UVV Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Universal as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does UVV pay a dividend?: Yes — Universal's dividend yield is 8.1%.